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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-24
GERMANS REGRET
ATTACK ON VERDANDl

Stockholm. June 22.-Omcial an
nouncement was made here today
that the German government had ex-
pressed deep regret for the attack off
Christiana sound on June Is on the
Swedish steamer Verdandi. Germany
declares the attack on the steamer,
which was torpedoed by submarine
and then shelled by cruiser, was a
mistake, and expressed willingness to
pay an indemnity.
The Verdandi was bound for Eng.
land with a cargo of wood.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-24
STOCK MARKET is
BUSY WITH WAR LOAN

London, June %. The new war
loan, which in substance gives the
chancellor of the exchequer a blank
check for sum which may amount at
maximum to $4,000, 100000, was the
sole topic of conversation on the stock
exchange today. Dealers are describ-
ing it as clever piece of work, especi-
ally the provision for conversion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-24
Just then deserted. A row OF outside
cabin doors in the bow met Minot's
eve. Stealthily he swished toward

Just then deserted. A row of outside
cabin doors in the bow met Minot's
eye. Stealthily he swished toward
them
And, in the last analysis, the only
thing between him and them proved
to be a large commanding gentleman,
whose silhouette was particularly mill
tant and whose whole bearing was
unfavorable.
"Mr. Wall, presume" said Minot,
through noisy teeth.
Correct" said the gentleman His
voice was sharp, unfriendly. But the
moonlight, falling on his face, revealed
it as soft genial, pudgy-the inviting
sort of countenance to which. under
the melting influence of Scotch and
soda, one feels like relating the sad
story of ones wasted life.
Though soaked and quaking, Mr.
Minot aimed at nonchalance.
well" he said, you might be
good enough to tell Lord narrowly
that rye arrived
"Who are you? What do you want?'
I'm a friend of his lordship. He'll
be delighted, I'm sure. Just tell him,
if you'll be SO kind
did he invite you aboard?"
"Not exactly. But he'll be glad to
see me. Especially if you mention
Just one word to him.
What word?"
Mr.. Minot leaned airily' against the
rail.
"Lloyds," he said.
An expression Of mingled rage and
dismay came into the pudgy face. It
purpled in the moonlight. 1t huge
owner came threateningly toward the
dripping Minot.
Back into the river for yours, he
said savagely
Almost lovingly-so it might have
seemed to the casual observer-he
wound his thick arms about the drip
ping Minot. Up and down the deck
they turkey -trotted.
lover the rail and into the river
breathed Mr.. Wall on Minot's damp
neck.
Two large and capable sailormen
came at sound of the struggle.
Here, boys" Wall shouted. Help
me toss this guy over"
Willing hands seized Minot at op-
posite poles.
"Olo-tWO- COuuLcu LuC oelAoA
men.
well, good night, Mr.. Wall" re-
marked Minot.
"Three!"
splash, and he was ingloriously in
the cold river again. He turned to
the accommodation ladder, but quick
hands drew it up. Evidently there was
nothing to do but return once more to
little old New York.
He rested for moment, treadlng
water, seeing dimly the tall homes OF
LIE cave dwellers, and over them the
yellow glare of Broadway. Then he
struck out. When he reached the
shore, and turned, the Lileth was al
ready under way, moving slowly down
the silver path Of the moon. An old
man was launching the padlocked row.
boat.
"Great night for a swim" he re-
marked sarcastically.
LOVELY" chartered Minot. Say,
co you know anything about the yacht
that's Just steamed out?''
mot as much as I'd like ter. Used
ter belong to man in Chicago. Yes
terday the caretaker told me she's
been rented for the winter. Seen him
tonight in a gin mill with money to
throw to the birds. Looks funny to
me-
Thanks"
ITO Be Continued
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-24
SNOW DELAYS ARMY.

Brescia, Italy, June 21,-10:5G p. m.
-(Via Paris) June 22.-8:3S a. M
A heavy snowstorm has brought tae
temperature down below zero on the
summit of Monte Altissimo, making
necessary a suspension OF military
operations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-24
BY c. A. v0IGHT

Allen alive was badly shaken by his
treatment but, according to Ryan, did
not confess.
For two hours we gave him the
third degree said Ryan, "and he told
us enough to center suspicion on one
man.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-24
ENGLAND BUYS LIMBS.

Chicago, June 22.-England Is look
ing to America to supply its crippled
soldiers with artificial legs. it became
known today when with the announce
ment that Chicago firm had forward
ed shipment Of 100 legs and was
working on another large order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-21

was, one might say. the other half of her soul Neither one dreamed of any danger until it was too late. Then he went away. and Mary took up the bur den of life again, but her heart was broken"
 Now that she is free perhaps he will mend it. Hearts are easily patched when one knows how to do it. suggested one of the men.
 No" said Alicia. Tt was a double tragedy. There was some woman who was crazy after him and she was a good match, and he was desperate, and felt that he was done with love anyway. and in the sort of revulsion that often comes to man who has missed the woman he wants, he married the woman who want ed him. It is curious. but Eve never heard who was the hero of Mary's romance, and I'd give anything to know"
 Tom 1 said sharply, .I left my fan In the drawing room. Will you find it for me?"
 The next morning when he came down to breakfast Mrs. Morton told us that Tom had received letter calling him to town, and that he had left on an early train. She said that she was glad to see that he was putting business before pleasure and that there was nothing like marriage to settle man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-21

room. That was the charm of him. You never knew what he would do next'' It was perhaps a week after this that we were sitting one evening in the gloam- ing. There was the glow of wood fire burning itself on the hearth, and the tinkie of spoons against teacups: and Tom at the plano singing He had just sung a passionate love song full of de- spair and longing and hopelessness When it ended there was utter silence for a minute, and then man stirred in his long chair.
 Tom can draw the tacks out of the carpet when he sings like that" he said, with an attempt at fiippancy.
 'I dislike all such songs and the man. ner in which Tom sings them very much.' said Toms wife. disapprobation in her voice. "They-er-seem almost improp- er"
 You are always right" Tom replied with mocking bitterness, I thought Now the sentiment of that song commends itself neither to your judgment nor your morals. Why should man eat his heart out for love of the woman he can get ? A fool, isn't hep
 T do not care to discuss such topics ' replied Toms wife icily.
 It was just at this minute that Alicia entered, gayly waving a yellow telegram in the air
 After all, she is coming. Isn't it too delightful?' she cried
 T don't know whether it is or not" replied, seeing l haven't the slightest idea who she is''
 Why. it's Mary Overby She is the most fasciriating woman ever met said Alicia by way of explanation, 'and she's a widow
 "Oh. Mrs. Grahams' said one woman aren't you ashamed to expose us to such danger?"
 How long has her husband been dead ?' asked another Has she begun to take nctice yet?
 Alicia began to frown. '.Do you know sfe said sweetly, that such things are shocking when said of Mary Overby? She has been widow for several years, as far as that goes, but it isn't that which sets her apart from other women and gives her a look off don't know what a sort of exalted spiritual expression as of one who has talked face to face with grief. and been sanctifed by it. She never mentions 1t, but I found out quite by chance that she had had a story in her life that was a romance"
 Toms hand fell with discordant crash on the keys of the plano and his face turned white. Don't tell" he said, ..all the stories worth telling were told ages ago." sf
 "This isn't much of one,'' said Alicia, and I suppose it's rather commonplace after all. It was just that Mary was married when but mere child to a dull, con mmonplace man that she outgrew She lived with him comfortably enough, how ever, until one day there walked into her monotonous life young man who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-21
By JOHN S. STEELE

go to the front and who have not the ability or the desire to enter politics, are deyoting themselves to pers ,nal serv- ice-the word charity by the way, IS seldom heard.
 Of course, everyone knows of the work ing done by the great society leaders. The Duchess of Westminster. for in- stance, is running a hospital in France and nursing in 1t herself Half a dozen other great ladies are either working as Red Cross nurses or in training for this work, and the Queen herself Is devoting a1 her time to visiting hospitals and organizing work for the relief of the women victims of the war. It is the lesser lights of society, and the women who are not in society at all but who ape its Ways, who have undergone the most re- markahle change of heart. They are usually the most selfish class in the com E.unity, but now that altruism has be- come fashionable they are doing really useful work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-21
GOOD TIMES FOR THE WOUNDED
 IN BRITISH MILITARY HOSPITALS

London. February l1.-The great war has been responsible for great reawak- ening of social conscience in England anl nowhere is this reawakening more in evidence than in the military hospitals. In the ordinary way there is no country in the world where it is easier to obtain money for charitable purposes than in England, and in the coutnry at least there has been until quite recent years a good deal of personal service by the rich for the poor. Of late years-prob- ably under the influence of the more strenuous conditions of life and of the di- vorce of society from the land-this has more or less disappeared. Now, however, the wealthy woman who is not doing something for the soldiers or their de- pendants feels herself disgraced, and even the men of society, who are too old to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-21
The Uses of Tungsten

From d Geological Survey Bulletin.
 Tungsten is used principally as an alloy of high speed steel-that is, steel used in making tools used in metal turning lathes running, at high speed, to which it inn parts the property of holding temper at higher temperature than carbon steels will according to the United States geo. logical survey. The now well-known duc- tile tungsten is used for incandescent lamps in which the wire is wound in heli- cies and in which the globes are filled with nitrogen, have produced close approach to white light. These lamps are furnished in candle powers up to 2000. Ductile tung- sten is practically insoluble In all the common acids; it's melting point is higher than that of any other metal, it's tensile strength exceeds that of iron and nickel 1t is paramagnetic. it can be drawn to smaller sizes than any other metal (0OO02 in diameter), and it's specific gravity is 70 per cent higher than that of lead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-21
Mayor Exhibits Dope Fiends

FTUn tne PHlIadeIphIa RecOrd.
 The office of Mayor J. M. Perkins was turned into hop joint last night for the benefit of the Colorado legislature, 70 senators and representatives being given d practical illustration of the ef- fleets of opium. cocaine, and other drugs on their victims
 The lawmakers. led by Lieutenant Governor Lewis, were permitted to see 20 "hends' engaged with their favorite dope, and at the conclusion of the ex hibition they pledged themselves to vote for the passage of bill for the regula- tion of the drug traffic The party, was arranged by Health Officers Ma daris and Baker
 Today bill was introduced in the house providing drastic punishment for iolation of it's provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-21
GIRLS! LOTS 0F BEAUTIFUL HAIR
 NO DANDRUFF- -25 CENT DANDER|NE

olllerence how dull, faded, brittle and scraggy. just moisten cloth with Danderine and carefully draw it through your hair, taking one small strand at time. The effect is amaz- lng-your hair will be light fluffy and wavy. and have an appearance of aoundance; an incomparable lustre. softness and luxuriance.
 Get 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's s Danderine from any drug store or toilet counter, and prove that your hair is as pretty and soft as any--that it has been neglected or injured by careless treatment-that's all--you surely can have beautiful hair and lots of it if you will just try a little Danderine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-21
Hair coming out? If dry, thin faded, bring back it's color
 and lustre

Within 10 minutes after an appli
 cation of Danderine you cannot find a single trace of dandruff or falling hair and your scalp will not itch, but what will please you most will be after few weeks use. when you see new hair, fine and downy at first-yes--but real ly new hair-growing all over the scalp.
 little Danderine immediately doubles the beauty of your hair. No
The Detroit times., 1915-12-04
Number, Please!

Now that the melancholy days
have come. when 1t begins 10 dark.
en- early and keeps at IL late. the
lick OF distinct numbers. conven-
iently placed. on residences makes
itself felt. On a dark night and in
a strange neighborhood. where pri-
vatn watchmen. and possibly the reg.
ular patrolman. may be on the loo
OFT for strange-acting or appearing
men, TO arrest them on suspicion or
burglary, one hesitates TO steal on
tiptoe up the front walk to take a
peep at the transom OF a darkened
hall door, or to see if somewhere
OH a post there may not be a figure
or two. The risk is too great, and
the disappointment OF fnding notn-
ing whatever too possible. Num-
bers on the houses should be so dis
tinctly seen from the street that he
who might run II he were not afraid
OF the police could read.-St. Louis
star
The Detroit times., 1915-12-04
win They Vote for War?

What applies 10 Germany and
Mexico applies as we'll 10 every OBJ
lection that is raised against the
presidents foreign policy. Mr.. Roose-
welt processes to believe that under
The Hague convention the United
States ought to have resisted the
German invasion Of Belgium. The
United States can still resist the
German invasion Of Belgium il con-
gress so chooses. and more effective
ly than l, could have done a year
ago. II can enter the war for or
against any of the belligerents for
whatever reason Is satisfactory to
the congress Of the United States.
A president may inIo olive the United
States in war IL he Is indiscreet or
reckless, but no president can keep
the United States out OF war IL con.
gress Is determined upon war.
There can be no sincere criticism
OF the presidents foreign policies by
men who are too cowardly 10 exer.
else the power and responsibility
which Is exclusively vested in them
by the constitution of the United
States. IL the Republican leaders in
congress are dissatisfied with the
presidents policies, let them be hon.
est enough TO face the alternative OF
war and let them be sincere enough
to vote for war.-New York World.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-04
Pointed Paragraphs

Most women keep 4 lot OF sympa.
thy on tap.
Sometimes II Ia the police that
teach a man To reform.
Many people would rather believe
a lie than the truth.
He is a wise man who knows his
opportunity when he sees il.
When a man tries to stand on his
dignity he puts his foot in 1t.
Few women need worry about
the eresfter-therefore they all do.
A woman always boasts OF the
virtues she practices because she
has TO.
Never judge a man by his big auto
mobile; II is possible that 1t isn't
paid for.
Some people can travel almost as
far on their nerve as others can on
an excursion ticket.
When YOU find that the truth Is
In your way. you may be sure that
you are on the wrong road.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-04
Wilson Strong

Medill Mccormick, OF Chicago.
the Progressive leader. visited Oys-
ter Bay the other day to tell the col
onel OF the results of trip from
Portland. Ore. to Portland. Me. He
was frankly pessimistic over the out
look for the Progressive party.
Everywhere he found It's following
broken up and wandering back 10
the Republican fold. This he said
Of the president:
President Wilson is strong
throughout the country, though
not popular. He Is stronger than
most of the opposing politicians,
in published statements, have
been willing to admit Certain.
ly Mr.. Wilson Is not boisterously
popular-but he is strong, partly
through lack OF concert of opin-
ion, and OF action among the op-
position.
Mr.. McCormick's analysis of the
situation confirms the impressions OF
all shrewd political observers. Mr.
Wilson not only is stronger than his
party. but he is much stronger than
Republican leaders are willing to
acknowledge.
That L. not the only advantage he
has as the situation stands. What
adds 10 his strength Is the fact that
there is no Republican OF conspicu.
ous ability and outstanding capacity
for leadership in tie list OF those
from whom his opponent may have
TO be selected
The single such leader Is Justice
Hughes. and Justice Hughes has TAX
en- himself absolutely out OF the list
OF availables.
The present confused situation In
the Republican party. may finally
send the nomination to Oyster Bay,
but In that event Republicans would
be. apt TO leave the party In almost
as great shoals as they did four
years ago when Mr.. Roosevelt led
the revolt against the standpatters.
When the country comes TO choose
It's president next year. 1. the war
is still In progress, II will be in a
mood Of extreme conservatism; and
will not forget that II was Wilson's
patience and courage which did
most 10 steady national sentiment In
the crises OF the past Is months and
to win the diplomatic victories the
United States has TO her credit
An unknown quantity. like Mr..
Sherman or Mr. Weeks, or Mr..
Borah. or a stormy petrol. like Mr..
Roosevelt. will not appeal 10 the
conservative forces Of the country
against the strong man Mr. McCor-
mick describes.-New Orleans Daily
States.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-04

when the Republican leaders In
Congress begin their much-adver-
tised attack on the presidents for.
eign policies, what do they intend
to OFFER
They complain that the presidents
diplomacy has been contented with
words when action was required. Ac-
tion means war. VIII the Republi-
cans demand war;.
The Constitution Of the United
States vests In congress the power
to declare war. Any member of con-
gress is within his constitutional
rights when he introduces q resolu-
tion declaring war against any coun-
try with which the United States
has a quarrel. or. for that matter,
with which the United States has no
quarrel. There are no constitutional
limitations or restrictions upon this
sovereign power OF declaring war.
which belongs TO congress and to
congress alone. No president may
curb IL or interfere with II.
Does any Republican member OF
congress purpose to introduce a res
olution declaring that the United
States is at war with Germany or
Great Britain or Turkey or Mexico?
Unless he Is prepared TO Go this. up
on what grounds can he cTiticise the
presidents foreign policy?
II II be argued that diplomatic re-
lations with Germany, for example,
should be suspended In case an i'm
mediate settlement Of the Lusitania
matter cannot be effected. here
6 gain the power of congress Is be-
vond controversy. II may direct the
presidentAo suspend diplomatic re-
la;ions. The probability that such
action weuld be preliminary to war
makes congress the only branch OF
government which may properly as
sumo the responsibility for so mo-
rnentous a step.
Are the Republican members Of
congress prepared to vote for n res
oIution TO end all diplomatic inter
course with Germany?
And so with Mexico. What has
been done by the president there
can be undone by congress II con.
gress chooses. Senator Weeks OF
Massachusetts,, who Is q Republican
aspirant for the presidency. recent
? attacked the president for refusing
10 recognize Huerta. Huerta hap
pens TO be In Jail at the present time
on charge OF violating the neutral
ity laws Of the United States. but
congress can resolve that Huerta is
and ought 10 be provisional presi-
dent Of Mexico. II can declare war
against the existing government OF
Mexico for the purpose OF re-estab-
fishing Huerta in power. Or IT can
declare war against the existing gov.
ernment OF Mexico in the name Of
Intervention and American control.
Will Senator Weeks introduce a
resolution 10 send the United States
army into Mexico?
The Detroit times., 1915-12-04
CRYSTAL GAZING
eY n. ADDINoToN BRUCE,
Author OF "The Riddle Of Personality,
Psychology and Parenthood. etc.

IJte automatic writing. crystal gazing Is an
ingenious device OF the modern psychologist Tor
recalling events, names. dates, etc, that nave
faded from conscious remembrance.
AS in the case Of automatic writing. also. this
use OF crystal gazing was first made available
through scientific investigation OF the occuit.
Crystal gazing as an occult practice dates
back to the days OF the ancient Egyptians IL
consists briefly in gazing fixedly into crystal,
a glass of water or other object with reflect
ing surface. Many people on doing this see m
the object into which they gaze little pictures
conveying all sorts Of information
Non unnaturally there Is widespread tend
ency to regard information thus obtained as
coming from some mystic weird uncanhy
source But scientific investigation has proved
that in the vast majority OF cases. one need NOT
look beyond the crystal gazers own mind for
full explanation of the crystal pictures.
Again and again these pictures have been
definitely traced TO incidents In the Ire OF the
crystal eazer Faded from conscious recall. they
have been subconsciousy remembered, To pro-
ject themselves into conscious knowledge
through the process OF crystal gazing.
The modern psychologist, accordingly. makes
use of crystal gazing, not for purposes OF divin-
ation as the ancients did, and as spiriosts sun
do but for the purpose OF helping people To
remember important matters which they have
forgotten,
Tbus to cite n single instance which I am
able 10 quote on the authority OF psychol-
ogicaIy trained physician OF Boston, Dr. L. u.
Coriat a woman once found II necessary To re-
call the date, bank-name. and signature on
check that had passed through her hands TWO
years before. Try as she would she could re-
member none OF these things
She was put into state Of mental abstrac-
tion semihypnotc in character. and was re-
quest ed to look into a crystal Soon she saw In
the crystal a miniature picture of the check. II
was 20 clearly defined that she was able to gain
from n the Information she had forgotten.
The exact date OF the check. the name of the
person to whom It was payable. It's number. and
the signature. appeared TO her vividly
though she were again holding the real check
in her hand.
Unfortunately, not everybody can see pictures
In crystals. Most people see nothing but vague
bIurring Successful crystal gazers. there is
reason 10 believe. are persons who naturally
have an exceptional power OF visualizing men
tai images.
Hut the modern psychologist has other means
OF recalling vanished memories. Among these
may be mentioned automatic writing. hypno-
tsm. hypnoidzation, and psyche analysis So
that those who might Use crystals without re-
suit are far from lacking other helpful methods
for the recall OF the forgotten.