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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24
FOLKE f.. BRANDT IN RUSSIA.
Young Man Who Came Under the
Protection of Gov. Eberhart
and j. A. o. Preus
Thought Killed i'm
War.

Folke E. Brandt, former valet of
Mortimer l.. Schiff, who was pardon
ed by Gov. Sulzer after being SEN
fenced to 80 years in prison for
theft, is now fighting in the legions
of the Car and has perhaps given
up his life in the struggle against
the Germans, according to M. L.
Towns, the attorney who represented
him in his fight for freedom.
Il had letter from him some
time ago. Mr.. Towns said. He was
in that part of the Russian army
which has been in the thick of the
lighting against Won Hindenburg, in
East Prussia.
so many thousands of the Rus
sian army have been slaughtered
there, think it likely Brandt is
among them. think / would have
heard from him If he were alive.
He was not required to make
parole reports. He probably will
never come back to this country, but
his record here is clear. He kept
all the requirements attached to his
pardon by Governor Suffer-"
Brandt left the United States in
February last year, because Choir
us girl with whom he had fallen in
love refused to marry him. He said
he intended never to come back, and
gave his friends no inkling of where
he was going.
Folke Brandt came to Minnesota
Immediately after being pardoned
by Gov. William sulzer of New
York. Senator Knute Nelson, who
had been partly instrumental in OBJ
tanning pardon for Brandt sent him
to Minnesota, where he came under
the protection of A. o. Eberhart.
then governor and j. A. o. Preus,
then insurance commissioner. He was
followed by detective from New
York to Washington, then to St.
Paul. Watchful eyes were on his
every movement for the fortnight
he was in st. Paul. To escape the
detectives, employment was obtained
for Brandt in Bemidji, but the spies
got on the trail. What their object
was could not be learned. While not
alarmed, the constant spying even
tually got on Brandt's nerves and he
left his position. firing of the
Northwest, some weeks later he re-
turned to New York later taking pas
sage across the ocean, embittered
against America and Americans.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24
The engineer was killed, the fireman
wounded and several passengers in
jured.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the appointment of an
executrix of the estate of Herman
Lang, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
executrix of the estate of Herman
Lang late of Frankville township, in
the county of Winneshiek, state of
Iowa, deceased, testate, and has TAX
en- upon herself that trust by quail
flying as the law directs. All per-
sons having emands upon the estate
of the said deceased are required to
exhibit the same; and persons in
debted to said estate are called upon
to make payment to
KATIE LANG,
Executrix.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, February
18th, 1915. Jaw
FRANK sAYRE, Attorney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24
ANOTHER PIONEER CALLED.
Mrs. Ole Peterson of Springfield
Township Died February D.

AS stated in these columns last
week, Mrs. Ole Peterson died at her
home in Springfield township, Feb
ruary 5, 1915.
Pandi Strand was born in Norway,
February 10, 1929, and after she was
united in marriage with Ole Peter
son they emmigrated to America in
1858, came to Ossian, and settled
in Springfield township, three miles
north Of Ossian, where she resided
until her death. The union of Mr..
and Mrs. Ole Peterson was blessed
with eleven children, of which seven
survive her, namely:
Peter, Uhlen, Mimi; Mrs. Lena
Hagalie, Buxton, N. D.; John, Os-
sian; Svenning, Ossian; Mrs. Maria
Lien, Delavan, Mimi; Ole, Leeds, N.
D.; Andrew, Plaza, N. d.; all of
whom were present at the funeral
except one.
AS stated above her death took
place February Is, 1915, death be-
ing due to mature age. She was IS
years, IL months and 5 days old
when called. In her death Winnie
|shiek county loses one of the old set
tiers, of whom there are but few
remaining.
She passed through the hardships
of pioneer life and bore them brave
ly. A kind and loving mother, a
coed and faithful neighbor, she will
be long remembered by those who
knew her. May she rest in peace.
Funeral services were held in the
Koren church Wednesday, Feb. 10,
and interment made in the parish
cemetery, Rev. p. Koren officiating
l-Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24
gnblif Opinion.
BY HARRY j. GREEN.
DEBORAH, IOWA, FEB. "a, 1915
Attempted Burglary at Calmar.

Another attempt was made TO
burglarize Broghamer & Helwig's
hardware store Sunday night,
but failed to gain an entrance,
and was evidently the work of an
amateur. An attempt was made to
pry the rear door open with bar
of some kind. The putty on the low
er frame of the rear window was
cut away, and some bricks pried
away from the cellar window.-Cal-
mar Courier
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24

Our want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24
Five Gents Proves Ii.

A Generous Offer. Cut out this
ad, enclose with 5 cents to Foley G.
Co., Chicago, ILL.,, and they will send
you our trial packages of Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for coughs
colds, Group, bronchial and lagrippe
coughs: Foley Kidney Pills and
Foley Cathartie Tablets. For sale in
your town by Engbertsons Pharma-
cy Feb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24

If better cough syrup than
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
could be found, we would carry it.
We know this reliable and dependa-
BILE medicine has given satisfaction
for more than forty years; therefore
we never offer substitute for the
genuine. Recommended for coughs,
colds, Group, whooping cough bron-
chial and lagrippe coughs. No OPT
ates. Engbertson's Pharmacy. Feb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice Of the Appointment of an
executor of the estate of Peter ia.
cobson, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
executor of the estate of Peter ia.
cobson, late of Lincoln township, in
the county of Winneshiek, state OF
Iowa, deceased, testate, and has
taken upon himself that trust by Civ.
ing bonds as the law directs. All per.
sons having demands upon the es.
tate of the said deceased are re.
quired to exhibit the same; and per.
sons indebted to said estate are called
upon to make payment to
o. G. CARLSBORG,
Executor
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa. Feb. 9
1913. 6-4w
AUBOLEE & NELSON, Attorney.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10

LYCEUM PLAYERS TO
 REOPEN CHRISTMAS
Alfred Cross and Miss Julia HeaIn to Play the Leads When Popular
 Company Makes It Bow Again.

Thomas J. Lynch, proprietor of the Russw1n Lyceum, announced today that the theater would reopen for stock on Christmas day. Alfred Cross the most popular leading man the Lyceum Players ever had, will be back to resume his former position and playing opposite him will be Miss Julia Hearn, daughter of James A. Hearn, of Shore Acres" fame.
 News of the re-opening of the thea ter will be received with pleasure by New Britain's amusement seeking public. A stock company at the Ly- ceum has always been popular drawing card and MT. Lynch antici- pates that this season will eclipse all others as the Lyceum Players have been greatly missed The return of MT Cross in the leading male roles is also pleasing information as his work on the stage was of high character,
 It was not without difficulty that Miss Hearn was persuaded to accept the offer to become leading woman with the company. She is a high priced actress of unusual talents and her services are in demand MT. Lynch was forced to compete with several other managers who were seeking her and he considered it a big victory to be able to secure her name on a contract.
 Another victory scored by the man.. agement was in signing Kendall Wes- ton for stage director. MT. Weston has thereputation of being a top n notcher in his line and MT. Lynch was highly pleased to engage him for the season. Other members of the com- pany will be announced later.
 A novel motion picture has been booked by MT. Lynch for December IS and 19 when MT. and Mrs. Vernon Castle, whose dancing is the last word in the terpsich orean art, will be shown. ...-.... ...
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
TWO GRAIN ELEVATORS
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
5OO,OOO Bushels of Wheat Burned at Erie, Pa.-Loss
 About $750,OOO.

Erie, Pa, Dec. 10.-Two of the three Anchor Line grain elevators, owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad q company here were destroyed by fire early today with their contents, about five hundred thousand bushels of wheat. The loss is estimated at $750,OOO. A third elevator holding 325,0O0 bushels of wheat was saved after hard fight by firemen. The wheat came from Canada and await ed shipment to Great Britain and her allies.
 The fire whiNn started at two o'clock this morning, was virtually under control four hours later. It had it's origin in the shaft of the main elevator and was driven by a strong northwest wind into the grain bins below. The firemen were handi- capped by a maze of railroad tracks on which were many freight cars.
 The elevators stood on the shore of Erie Bay. Several steamers at the piers were saved by being lowed into the bay.
 An investigation of the origin of the fire will be requested. No other cause than spontaneous combustion has yet been assigned.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
CROWDS AT COLUMBUS,
 OHIO, CHEER WILSON
President to Deliver Two Ad- dresses There and Attend
 Public Reception.

Columbus, O., Dec. 10.-President
 Wilson arrived here at 8:45 a. m., to
 day to deliver two addresses and at-
 tend a public reception in the rotun-
 da of the state capitol He was greet ed by an enthusiastic cheering crowd at the railroad station.
 In spite of the cold weather the
 streets between the station and the 1 presidents hotel were lined with 1 crowds, which applauded as he passed. 1 The president was met at his private
 car by a committee led by Clifford I Pinchot, former. United States forest CT, and William P. Tracy, president of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. A large guard of regular soldiers and state national guardsmen and po- licemen were on duty to escort the president a troop of eavslrymen rid ing beside the presidents automobile. At the station and at he hotel special details of police kept back the crowds
 All the windows of buildings along the route were filled W ith people. The president frequently lifted his hat and bowed to the crowds. At the
 
 opened by a gorgeously liveried ne- gro footman with a bouquet of flowers in his hand. The president smiled when he saw his regalia The lobby of the hotel was packed with people, but soldiers cleared the way for the president and his parry to reach an elevator.
 At the hotel the members of the re- aortiop oora itfoo utaro hx, Senator Pomerene and Representative Brumbaugh. MT. Wilson then retired to his room to work on the two ad- dress he was to deliver ltter in the day.
 In the crowd which packed the lobby of the presidents hotel were many Ohio politicians, who discussed the prospects for the next presidential with Secretary Tumulty and other members of MT. Wilson's party.
 The program for the remainder of the day included a lunch of the Co., lumbus Chamber of Commerce at noon at the Masonic Temple, a recep- ton this afternoon at the state capi- tol under the auspices of the Frank lin county democratic organization and a country life meeting tonight of | the Churches of Christ in America. The president will leave immediately after the last meeting for Washing | ton, where he will arrive tomorrow afternoon.
 President Wilson, addressing the chamber of commerce declared that if Pne United States preserves its self possession in the present crisis it will have great influence in reconstruct ng the peaceful course of the world md in bringing the nations together again.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
THREE BURNED TO
 DEATH AT TERRYVILLE
Husband, Wife and Son Lose Lives In Fire That Destroyed
 Their Home.

Tylerville, Conn.,, Dec. 10.-Three persons were burned to death here early today when their home, located near the Tylerville Camp Ground was destroyed by fire. The charred bodies were found in the ruins sev- eral hours later.
 The victims were Joseph Ball and his wife and their son, Jacob. Ball and his wife were each about 50 years old and the son IS.
 The house, an old building, was in an unfrequented section and nothing was known of the fire until a milk man arrived on the scene several hours afterward.
 The body Of Ball was found near the door. while that of his wife YVES some distance away. The sons body was found in the cellar, where it had fallen when the floor gave way.
 From the position of the mans body, Medical Examiner l.. J. Loewe of the town of Haddam, said, that Ball had apparently been awakened by the fire and had tried to get to the door but was overcome by the smoke and suffocated.
 It is believed that the fire started from a wood fire which had been left in the stove over night.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
GASOLINE EXPLODES.
Manchester Man Severely Burned and
 Touring Car Destroyed.

Manchester, Dec. 10.-Thomas Smith was severely burned about the face and head, and a large touring car, owned by w. A. Alvord, was de- stroyed here today, as the result of an explosion of gasoline while Smith was pouring the fluid into the tank of the car through chamois. The loss on the car is about $1,000.
 It is stated that no fire was near the gasoline and the accident, it is thought, illustrates a theory recently advanced by noted scientist, that the running of gasoline through chamois would produce friction sufficient to cause an explosion.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
Calls Upon Congress to Insist Great Britain Cease Interfering
WITH NEUTRAL COMMERCE
Declares Protests by the American State Department Has Been Met by ling Upon Neutral Rights.

Washington, Dec. 10.-Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, in an address in the senate today, called upon con- gress to insist that Great Britain cease interfering with neutral com merce. He declared that protests by the American state department had been met by increased lawlessness and trampling upon neutral rights.
 'The United States, with other nations, should demand from Great Britain" said the senator, That dis regard of their rights cease. It may be necessary for the United States and other neutrals to let Great Britain understand that No word or act' will be omitted to enforce their rights
 PrOfiting Greatly.
 British merchants and shippers are profiting greatly, he asserted, by eX- porting the very character Of goods seized when shipped from the United States to neutral European ports.
 "The blockade of neutral ports IS a deliberate disregard of neutral rights by Great Britain" Senator Smith continued. There can be no pretense that it is sustained by the customs of nations. Indeed, there IS no such pretense. It is a bold, reck- less disregard of that freedom of the seas which is the right of neutrals by the customs of nations and the rules of international law.
 Permitted to Continue.
 "Yet for eight months this disre- gard of the sovereign rights of all neutral countries has been permitted to continue, to the serious injury or the commerce of their citizens
 Senator Smith denied that Great Britain could be excused on the ground that the United States had acted illegally and improperly in a similar way in the Civil war. He quoted from the decision of the United States supreme court in the Bermuda and Springbok cases and said:
 "In these cases the right of seizure was based, not on the blockade of a reutral port, but on the fact that shippers had arranged a continuous biockaded port"
 Maintain Real Neutrality.
 Remarking that the relations be- tween the United States and Great Britain had been growing closer for q hundred years, the senator added: But we are not dependency of Great Britain" Germany, too, he said, always had been a friend of the United States and many American citizens love that country only second to their own.
 '"The United States, therefore, owes it to her citizens and to her friends to maintain real neutrality" said Senator Smith. "Neutrals must main tain their neutral rights to maintain Great Britain may desire to crush an enemy through the sup presson of trade, but she has no right to do it at our loss or to make us the of it.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
PEACEDEM0NSTRATI0NS
 TAKE PLACE IN BERLIN
Police Charge Crowds-Sol- diers Take Active Part
 in Disturbances.

Paris, Dec. 10, 4:45 a. m.-The
 Rome correspondent of the Journal
 sends the following: "A Zurich (Swit-
 zerland) despatch states that violent
 demonstrations in favor of peace have taken place in Berlin. The police
 were obliged to charge the crowds The windows of stores and cafes were smashed during the rioting. Soldiers in the crowd took an active part in the disturbances"
 F Berne, Switzerland, via Paris, Dec. 10, f:50 a. m.-Peace manifestations have occurred not only at Berlin but at Dresden and Leipzig, according to the German correspondent of the TagWacnt. The correspondent adds that the conviction prevails among the masses in Germany that only a rev. olutionary outbreak would force the government to make peace.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
U. s. MAY BREAK OFF
 TIES WITH AUSTRIA
Unless Urgent Demands of American Note for Disavowal of Sinking
 of Ancona Are Granted

Washington, Dec. 10.-Diplomatic relations with Austria-Hungary are in danger of being broken off by the United States unless the urgent de- mands of the American note to Vien- na for disavowal of the sinking of the Ancona and reparation are com- piled with.
 Furthermore, it was stated today upon high auth ority, the United States expects prompt reply to it's communication. Austria's delay in furnishing answers to the questions submitted to Baron Burian, minister of foreign affairs, by American ann bassador Penfeld, @ few days after the Ancona went down, has not served to ease the situation.
 The foreign office, however, did inform Ambassador Penfield that it desired more time to answer the in- quiry; but American officials are unable to clearly understand why it is impossible for the Austro- Hun garian government to secure the h. formation desired. It has been pointed out that if the commander of the submarine which sank the Ancona had taken his vessel out on another cruise he should have re" turned to his base long before this time.
 It had originally been planned not to send note on the subject of the Ancona to Austria-Hungary before a reply to the inquiry submitted was received. Austria now has no aln- bassador here, as none was sent in the place of Dr. Dumba, recalled at the request of President Wilson; but the embassy, nevertheless, is being conducted under the directions of charge
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
SITUATION IMPROVED.
Carranza Officials Exerting Every Eff ford to Restore Order in Mayo County.

Topolobampo, Mex, Dec. 10, (By Radio to San Diego, f)-Marked improvement in the situation in the Los Mochis district is reported and an- nouncement was made today that tele- graphic communication between Topo- lobampo, Los Mochis. and the United States would be restored immediately and that rail communication would be re-established within a few days.
 Carranza officials claim to be exert ing every effort to clear up the Indian situation in the Mayo country.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
AGED MAN DROPS
 DEAD IN BEDROOM
Augustavus Reynitz Works Until 9 O'Clock, Comes Home and is
 Stricken After Supper.

ctAiShSH LAltCI ouppCIs Augustavus Reynitz, 62 years old, dropped dead in his room at the boarding house at the corner of Silver and Broad streets at about 10 o'clock last evening. Medical Examiner Dr. Harry Elcock was called and pro- nounced death due to heart failure. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
 Reynitz is a widower and is sur vived by a son and a daughter. He had been employed for some tin;e at the Hart & Hutchinson plant and last night worked overtime, not leav- ing the factory until g o'clock. The old man then walked from the factory to his boarding house. He was chill ed through by the bitter cold wind when he reached home, but ate his supper.
 Reynitz went into his bed room. For a time the others in the house forgot him, but when he did not join them they became apprehensive and investigated. They found him lying on the floor, dead.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
DELANEY'S NAME
 GOES TO SENATE
Now Serving Under Recess Appoint ment and Is Recommended Today
 By President Woodrow Wilson.
Especial to the IIerald.1

Special to the Herald.1
 Washington, D. C., Dec. 10.-Wil- liam F. Delaney was recommended for postmaster at New Britain, Conn.,, today by President Wilson. The rec- ommendation was sent to the senate for confirmation.
 Mir. Delaney is now serving as postmaster at New Britain, filling a. recent appointment made by Presi- dent Wilson. Congress had adjourned before the president could send in the appointment.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
PAPAL MESSAGE FOR KAISER.

Rome, Dec. g, 10:20 D. m.-(De- layed)-Cardinal Won Hartmann, Archbishop of Cologne, left Rome to- night after again seeing Pope Bene- dict. The Cardinal said he was the bearer of a papal message for enl- peror William and also recommen- dations for peace. It is understood that Cardinal Won Hartmann probably will see Prince Won Buelow, German ambassador to Italy, in Switzerland.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
BUY PLANT IN DERBY.
Maxim Munitions Co. Purchases Fac
 tory of SecOr Co.

New Haven, Dec. 1O.-In manufac- turing circles here today announce ment was made of the sale of the Se- cor company's plant in Derby to the Maxim Munition Co.,, through the Housatonic Water Power Co. The reported price paid is about $125, 900.
 In superior court Judge Webb re- ceived the report of Rollin s. Wood ruff, received in which it was stated that certain property and assets of M. Seward Session Co.,, of New Haven had been sold to the Maxim Muri- tions Co.,, subject to court approval.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
AMERICAN SCHOONER ASHORE.
John w. Dana Reported to Be Break
 ing Up On Chandasur Island, La.

s New York, Dec. 1O.-The Amer jean schooner John w. Dana, which left Port Spain, British West Indies, Nov. 10 for Gulfport, Miss, is ashore on Chandasur Island, La., and is re- ported to be breaking up, according to advices received here from Pasca- gould, Miss.
 The Dana, a schooner of 556 tons, was built in 1900 She is owned in Boston by Rogers and Webb.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
SIX SHOTS FIRED
Four Blank and Two Solid by French Cruiser in Holding Up American Steamship Coamo.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. 1O.- Four blank shots and two solid shots were fired by the French cruiser Descartes in holding up the Ameri- can steamship Coamo yesterday.
 A French lieutenant who boarded the Coamo said orders had been given to take all subjects of Germany and her allies from ships crews, begin ming Dec. 8, and to take all such per- sons from among the passengers af- ter Dec. IS.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
JUDGE WILLIAMS IMPROVED.

Derby. Dec. 10.-The condition of Judge William H. Williams of the superior court, who was stricken with apoplexy last Tuesday afternoon was reported by his physicians today 10 be considerably improved He has now recovered entire consciousness, it was stated, no alarming symptoms have developed and good hopes for his recovery are entertained.