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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
HOP EW ELL.

Chas. Kell and wife returned We'd
nesday from a visit in Illinois with
relatives and friends.
Marion Hunter and family and A. j.
Walker and wife were Sunday visitors
at the Emmett Walker home. @
Mrs. Raglan and children called on
Mrs. Zelma CLOSER Sunday afternoon.
VIM. Hunter was in Ottumwa re-
Gently.
Chas. Worrell is suffering with rheu-
nlatism.
+. M. Walker was in this vicinity
this week helping at the church and
also helping Louis CLOSER harvest hay.
The Hopewell church is now COM
pleted and ready for dedication.
Miss Edna Overturf Of Ottumwa waa
a guest last week Of her parents here
Austin Perkins and family were
Sunday guests at the Chas. Worreu
home. ,,
Misses Jessie and Hazel Garriso0
spent the past week In Ottumwa.
Mrs. Mollis Overture and daughter
Edna, Mrs. Stella Kell and Mrs. Ragan
were all recent guests at the Emmett
Walker home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
OF ACID
SHELLS REPROVED

Washington. D. c.. July 2O.-Letters
of reproof, written by Secretary Red
field were sent today to the Cleveland
Automatic Machinery Co., of Cleve-
land, o., and the American Machinist,
a New York trade magazine, dealing
with the publication of an advertise'
ment of poisonous, acid loaded shells,
1t was announced by the department OF
commerce that President Wilson, after
looking over the letters prepared by
Secretary Redfield, directed Acting
Secretary Sweet to forward them.
The letter to ]. P. Brophy, general
manager Of the Cleveland concern,
characterizes the advertisement in
question as "atrocious," and says:
rAt a time when every instinct Of
patriotism calls for calm and self
restraint, when sobriety of statement
Is almost supreme duty, you, as you
admit, to gain notice to an advertise.
ment, draw picture of human misery
as means of earning profit through
the sale of machines to produce it,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
BY LEE PAPD

Now, Willyum, don't start, sed ma.
Joy of my friends. pride of my hart,
how can finish If don't start, sed
pop. @
Nobody asked you to finish, sed ma.
Things may increase and things may
diminish, but everything earthly must
have finish, sed pop.
You woodent be so bad if you ony
moo Wen to stop, sed ma.
Hippitty hop, hippitty hop, pity the
man who knows not wen to stop, sed
pop
l won't pity the man that's left alone
heer to tawk rimes to himself If you
say anuthir wun of those krasy things,
sed ma
o we'll, if you'll hand me the evening
papir, I'll make this the very last
lyrickal caper, sed pop.
You'd better, sed ma. And she
handid pop the papir and he startid to
reed it and ma kepp avn embroidiring
sum embroidery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
FAIRFIELD WOMAN
:. SUDDENLY CALLED

Fairfield, July 20. Many Fairfield
people were shocked Monday when
news spread over the city that Mrs.
Claude Bowermaster had died suddenly
at 1850 O'Clock a. m. at her home on
the corner of Kirkwood and Fourth
streets after only few hours illness
of peritonitis. Mrs. Bowermaster had
not been we'll for several days but 1t
was not until she was taken seriously
Ill Sunday evening that her condition
caused any alarm in her family, and
even then they were not prepared for
the death angels visit.
Grace per-Bowermaster was the
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
Harper, who reside on West Hemp
stead street in this city. She grew to
Young womanhood here and about IL
years ago she was united in marriage
to Claude Bowermaster, q barber OF
this city. One son, Dale. was born to
them seven years ago.
Mrs. Bowermaster was about 81
years of age She was member OF
Fairfield lodge No. SO Rebekahs and
also a member of Evergreen lodge De-
gree of Honor.
She is survived by her husband and
son, her parents, and one sister, Miss
Kate Harper Of this city, also half
sister, Mrs. Sidney Biddle Of Fairfield
and a half brother, Reuben Harper or
Sioux City. :.
The funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon at the home and
Evergreen lodge Degree OF Honor Will
conduct the services at the cemetery.
Interment will be made in Evergreen
cemetery. ....
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
FRESHWATER RITES
HELD AT FAIRFIELD

Fairfield, July 20. The funeral OF
Mrs. George W. Freshwater, who pass
ed away Monday morning at two
O. clock at her home on West kirkwood
street following stroke Of paralysis
was held this afternoon at 230 o'clock
at the First Methodist church. Rev.
A. H. Lathrop having charge. The in
torment took place in Evergreen GEM
etery.
Mrs. Freshwater had been Ill some
time and her death was not unexpected
She is survived by her husband and
seven children, Mrs. Ethel May Walk
er; Mrs. Osa A. Holcomb, Margaret,
Winfield Perry, Robert and Joseph, all
of this city She also leaves one SIS
ter and four brothers.
Mrs. Freshwater's maiden name was
curlev Rosetta Hudgell and she was
born in Fairfield Al years ago and mad
spent her entire life here, where she
was well known and highly esteemed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
RRIBE TAKERS IN
CHICAGO ON TRIAL

Chicago, July 20.-Hearing of testi-
mony in the cases of Former Defective
sergeants William Egan and Walter
O'Brien on trial in the criminal court
charged with having accepted brides
in protecting Christian P. Bertsche,
Frank and James Ryan and other
m embers Of the alleged "clairvoyant
trust" was begun today. Assistant
States Attorney Frank Johnston out
lined the case Of the prosecution at
the opening of court and said that the
states principal witness would be
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22

A penny for yure thawts, Willyum,
ma sed to pop aftir suppir last mite.
Thare you have the fate Of genius In
a nut shell, sed pop, sints the werld
began, geniuses have ony bin awfered
a penny for thare noblest thawts, and
watts the result, wy, the result Is, 90
keep frum starving they stop think
ing, and the werld has to suff1r, that's
awl.
Anvil rite, 2 sents for yure thawts,
sed ma.
All, that's moar like a purse, sed
pop, well, was thinking how fine and
bewtiflll it wood be if everybody
spoke in verse insted of prose, for In
stants, to put the saim lofty thawt in a
poetickal way, o think of the luvly
esthetickal time, wen peepil address
wun anuthir in rhine.
It wood be foolish way of doing,
that's my opinyin, sed ma.
For yure wifely opinyin | have mulch
respect, even wen it's wisdom l can
not detect, sed pop.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
FARMINGTON.

Mrs Harry Phipps and children OF
IGalesburg, ILL.,, are visiting her parents
H. J. Locke and wife.
Mrs. Mayme Allen Of Chicago visited
over Sunday with her mother Mfs'
Singleton.
Rev. and Mrs G. C. Goodenough are
visiting at Hamilton and Warsaw, Ill.
Rev. George Duty and wife Of Mont
rose visited over Sunday with the
formers sister Mrs. F. G. Knapp. Rev.
Duty occupied the pulpit Of the M. e.
church Sunday morning and evening.
Mrs. Esther slice has gone to. Me
chanicsville for visit with her sister
Mrs. McEwen.
Mrs. r. Corns and daughter Goidle
have returned from Keokuk where they
were guests of Mrs. Corns daughter
Mrs. H. G.. Beeson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22

II can't tell you," he said. 1T Is
the fault of--the Master of the Show.
I'm only the pawn-the baffled, raging,
unhappy little pawn. That's all I can
tell you. You-you were speaking Of
your wedding gown"
"a present from Aunt Mary" she
answered, strange tenderness in her
tone. For a good little girl who's
caught a lord
"A charming little girl" said Min
OF softly. May say that?'
"Yes-" Her brown eyes glowed.
"Tm-Siad-:to have you-say it. I
60 in here. Good-by-Mr. Kidnaper."
She disappeared into shop, and
Minot walked slowly down the street.
Girls from Peoria and Paris, from
Boise City and London, passed by.
Girls chaperoned and girls alone
tourist girls In swarms. And not
few of them wondered why such a
good looking young man should ap-
pear to be so sorry for himself
Returning to the hotel at noon, Min
OF met Martin Wall on the veranda.
Lucky / put old George on Tara
gona for the day." Wall confided "As
expected, Trimmer was out to call
early this morning. Searched the
ship from stem to stern. I rather
think we have Mr.. Trimmer up a tree.
He went away not quite SO sure Of
himself"
Good Minot answered $50 you
changed your mind about going
north?"
Eyes. Think I'll stay over for the
wedding. BY the way, wasn't that
Chain Lightning's Collar you left be-
hind you last night?'
Yves"
Thought 50. You ought to be more
careful. People might suspect you OF
being the thief at Mrs. Bruce's."
IF you think that, wish you'd
speak to his lordship."
II have. Your innocence is estab-
lished. And I've promised Harrowby>
to keep his little mystery dark"
You're very kind" said Minot and
went on into the hotel.
The remainder Of the day passed
lazily. Dick Minot felt lost indeed,
for seemingly there were no more
doughty deeds to be done in the name
Of Jephson. The Gaiety lady was
gone; her letters were in the hands
OF the man who had written them.
The claimant to the title languished
among the alligators Of Tarragona,
prisoner Trimmer appeared to be
baffled. Bridesmaids arrived. The
wedding gown appeared. It looked
like smooth sailing now.
Jack Paddock, met for moment
late In the afternoon, announced air
lily:
s'By the way, the Duke and Duchess
of Lismore have come. You know
the sausage lady and her captive. MY
word-you should see her! A ward
robe to draw tears Of envy from the
atrical star Fifty costly necklaces
and only one neck!" sa}tt
Tragic smiled ~Minot. &
Funny things happened" Paddock
whispered. II met the duchess once
abroad. She sent for me this noon
and almost bowled me over. Seems
she's heard of Mrs. Bruce as the W.T.
test woman in San Marco. And she's
Jealous. You're clever boy says
her ladyship to me. Coach me up SO
I can outshine Mrs. Bruce What do
you know" ~
"Ah-but you were the pioneer,
Minot reminded him.
. well, l was, for that matter" said
Mr.. Paddock. But I know now 1t
wasn't clever idea, If this woman
can think of it, too
what did you tell her"'
II was shocked. showed 1t. 1t
seemed deception to. me. St1ll-she
made me an offer that well l told
her I'd think it over"
(To be continued.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22

Bertsche, who admits to having acted
as the go-between in the alleged
bribery of the police and Frank and
James Ryan who operated under the
alias of Professor Charles Crane in
conducting. a string Of clairvoyant
offices. &&
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
COAL STRIKE ENDS.

Lexington, KY, July 20.-The coal
miners strike which has been on in
Bell county for two weeks ended to-
day. The men will return to work to-
morrow. The miners accepted the
terms offered by the corporation
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
ning's Collar was we'll out at sea by

ning's Collar was we'll out at sea b,
now.
And yet-why had Wall stopped tt
take the occupants of the launch
aboard?
After his bath, Minot donned pajam
as and dressing gown and venturec
out to find Lord Harrowby's suite
With difficulty he succeeded in arous
ing the sleeping peer. Harrowby lei
him in, and then sat down on his bee
and stared at him.
What is it?" he inquired sleepily
Briefly Minot told him Of the cir
cumstances preceding the start Of the
Lileth for New York, Of his return tc
the hotel and the search party he en-
countered there. narrowly was very
wide awake by this time.
THAT finishes u.s." he groaned.
wait minute" Minot said. "They
didn't get the necklace. didn't have
it. I'd lost II"
Lost it?"
Eyes. And if you want my opinion,
think Martin Wall stole it from me
on the Lileth and is now on his way
Harrowby leaped from bed and seiz'
ed Minot gleefully by the hand.
Dear old chap. What the deuce
do care who took it. It's gone.
Thank God-it's gone" az
"But-I don't understand
mo. But you can understand this
much. Everything's all right. Moth,
ing in the way Of the wedding now.
It's splendid! Splendid"
"But-the necklace was stolen
Eyes. Good Very good! My dear
Minot, the luckiest thing that can
happen to us will be-never, never to
see Chain Lightning's Collar again!"
As completely at sea as he had been
that night-which was more or less at
sea-Minot returned to his room. 1t
was after three o'clock. He turned
out his lights and sought his bed.
Many wild conjectures kept him
awake at first, but this had been the
busiest day of his life. Soon he
slept and dreamed thrilling dreams.
The sun was bright outside his win
dows when he was aroused by a
knock
What is IT." he cried
"A package for you, sir" said bell
boy voice.
He slipped one arm outside his door
to receive it-a neat little bundle, Sc
curely tied, with his name written on
the wrappings. Sleepily he undid the
cord, and took out-an envelope, :.
He was no longer sleepy. He held
the envelope open over his bed. Chain
|Lightnings Collar tumbled, cleaning
unon the white Sheet
Also in the package was a note'
which Minot read breathlessly.
Dear Mr.. Minot:
81 have decided not to go north
after all, and am back in the haroor
with the Lileth. AS expect Trimmer
at any moment I have sent george
over to Tarragona island in charge OF
two sailorrnen for the day.
~.. '-r CORDIALLY, ~
Martin Wall.
"P. S. You dropped the enclosed IN
tha scuffle on the boat last night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
I g 1000 SEE MOTOR RACES.

Storm Lake, July 20.-Eight thou.
sand persons witnessed the motor.
cycle and automobile races held on the
Alta half mile speedway. The races
were minus thrills as no accidents oc-
Cured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
Run OVER BY PLoW

Iowa City, July 20.-Struck by
pillow shovel when his team ran away,
on his farm near Scion. Alonzo Kess-
Ter was badly hurt. He was brought
to a hospital here with his left leg
fractured at the thigh and nearly
severed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-22
CHAPTER XIV.
Jersey CITY Interferes.

At ten O'Clock that Saturday morn
ing Lord narrowly was engrossed IN
the ceremony of breakfast in MS
rooms. For the occasion he wore an
orange and purple dressing gown with
a. floral design no botanist could have
sanctioned-the sort of dressing gown
that Arnold Bennett, had he seen 1t,
would have made leading character
in a novel. He was cheerful, was
Harrowby, and as he glanved through
an old copy of the London Times he
made strange noises In his throat. I'M
der the impression that ne was NUM-
ming a musical comedy chorus.
There was knock, and HarroWpy
cried: "Come in Mr.. Minot fresh
as the morning and nowhere near so
hot entered .rz..sz
Feeling pretty satisfied with life,
ri wager" Minot suggested.
my dear chap, gay as-as-a. rob-
in" narrowly replied.
Snatch your last giggle,'' said Min
OF. "Have one final laugh, and make
It a good one. Then wake up"
wake up? Why, l am awake"
ooh, no-you're dreaming on PED
of roses. Listen! Martin Wall didn't
60 north with the impostor after all,
Changed his mind Look!
And Minot tossed something on the
table, just abaft his lordships eggs.
"The devil! Chain Lightn1ng's Col
lori" cried Harrowby. :, ;,
"Back to it's original storage vault
said Minot. What is this, Harrow
by? A Drury Lane melodrama?
"My word. can't make 1t out.
Cant you? Got the necklace back
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
BRINGS his MAN TO RAISE A HOWL
President Leaves Republicans
on New Trade Commission.
And G. O.. p. Leaders win
Show Their Resentment.

Paris. Feb. IA German war song
attacking President Wilson which is
reported here to have received the
kaiser's approval. has just been pub
lis-led by Auguste Hanneberg in Ber-
lin. The substance of it is revealed
today by Able Wetterle, the famous
Alsatian and ex-d, putty Of the Reich
stag:
You want to remain simply a spec
tator like a panther raising its paws
to grab territory.
"Out Of the way, you coward: stink
off with your mercantile gang.
"You want to act. as mediator; the
kaiser must listen to- your peace pro-
posal, but happily he will say to the
world, sic jubeo.'
''See here, Wilson, aren't you
ashamed of your role as chauffeur?
You're always handing US milk d.
luted with your pious ideas.
do you believe the millions Of
Germans in your own country are
worried about Americas fate?
do you think that in the interests
of America they are ready t. protect
the union jack?
Count on this. Wilson; Germania
does not give a straw for your media
ton.
Lets see If your Monroe doctrine
can save the Philippines.
Confronted by the yellow panther,
you'd do better to clip her claws with
true Yankee stroke.
shake the dust from your eyes,
Wilson. or you'll rue it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
ONE STEP Nearer.

CONTINUED From Pa9e Onoy
was filed with the county clerk and
was subject to inspection by the
county attorney.
Caudill now proposes to have the
liquor records open to public inspec-
ton at all times. He also proposes
the the names Of each liquor pur-
chaser and the amount Of his purchase
shalT be published each month in the
official county paper.
The bill raised a dispute as to its
constitutional;ty when considered by
the hou ,e in committee of the whole.
Representative Hawkinson of Potta-
watomie county moved to strike out
the enacting clause. There was a de-
mand for a roll call and Hawkinson
and his friends Joined in the motion.
Then the CT nee that a state legisla-
ture might for once refuse to enact a
drastic liquor law. went glimmering.
Just seventeen house members voted
to strike out the enacting clause on
the theory thst the bill was unconsti-
tutional. There were 81 members
who voted against them. The II
members voting against the bill were:
Bird. Brey -er. Brown. Farr, Gilman
Harris, Hawk -1son. Holbrook, Laing
Mcbride McDougall, Noble. Petty
john. Pomeroy. Schmidt, Waggoner
and Wilkins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
TO the Voters Of the city Of Topeka

hereby formally announce my
candidacy for the office Of commits
sioner of streets and walks. subject to
the voters at he city primaries March
29th next.
have had a wide experience in all
lines pertaining to this office. 1 have
held a position as foreman in the con-
structiOn department of the AZ, T. &
s.. F. for nine years and in the bridge
and building department for five
years. Was for some time ,superin-
tende1t Of brfclEp plant and hsxH had
much experience In handing Men.
am an old lent of TOPEKA ana
a heavy taxpayer and whatever is best
for the people y best for me.
instead of making any fabulous
promises T. to what will do, would
rather show the voters by actual SER
vice and discretion that 1 will en-
deavor to properly fulfill the duties of
the office. If you will give me your
support 1 will give You my best SER
vices. ttets rrotsft
Furthermore, I am heartily in favor
of having the tax payers vote on all
bond issues and do not ask for the
office for ore than two terms. should
be elected. Very respectfully,
AdV,1s - &c. DfST MAN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
Undersherin Returns to, To-
peka with l.. E. Bishop.
Topekan Accused of Willow
Park Assault.

After tracing the man wanted
through several cities for two weeks
Hugh Larimer. undersheriff OF shaw
nee county, arrested L. E. Bishop.
topeka man WIN is thought to pc con-
nected with the Dtckerson- LAWSON
on the night of January IA. at Tulsa.
Ok. Sunday evening. Bishops home Is
at ia Morris avenue and is ABOUT TWO
blocks from the scene Of the assault.
Bishop is connected with the moving
picture business and spends nearly All
Of his time out OF town.
On the night Of the holdup. accord
ing to officials, Bishop was In the Guy
and suspicion was directed toward MN
through persons who saw linn on
street car.
Bishop claims that he is innocent OF
the crime. According to officers. he
admits that he was in Topeka on the
night of the assault and says he can
prove an alibi.
Bishops apprehension is due to the
brilliant work of Shawnee countys
undersheriff, Hugh Larimer. Follow
ing TIE holdup and assault. 1t was be-
lieved by the police that Arthur
Houser, brother of Ensign HOuser
of the local Salvation Army detach-
ment, was responsible for the crime.
On this theory. both the police and
the force at the sheriff's office worked
for two or three days.
To Larimer also belongs the credit
of obtaining evidence showing that
Houser possibly was not the man
wanted. Evidence that the crime was
committed by someone who was ia
miliar with the neighborhood was OBJ
tanned by the undersheriff.
clue that Bishop was in the vi
cinity of the hOldup at the time of
the assault was obtained by Larimer
and for three weeks he has devoted
practically all his time to running the
alleged offender to earth.
Larimer returned to Topeka from
Tulsa about 10 o'clock this morning,
bringing with him the man whom he
arrested
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
ATTACKS THE A.P
Amos PinchOt Says 1t Is Par
tial to the Capitalists.
Says Members Are Afraid to
Print His Testimony.

New York, Feb. Amos Pinchot
was the frs. witness today at the hear
ing conducted by the federal industrial
commission. lie was permitted to fin
ish the reading Of testimony he had not
concluded while on the state Saturday
but which ad been placed in the rec
ord. In this he had accused the Asso-
ciated Press of Partially to the cap
italistic sidc of labor controversies In
the handling of news.
II do not believe" said Mr.. Pinchot
after finishing the statement. that the
Associated oress will carry on its wire,
dispatches concerning my testimony
here about it. There is a bylaw in
the Associated Press which provides
that any member printing news derOg-
atory to the Associated Press will be
disciplined and is subject to losing its
franchise
Commissioner Walsh asked the wit
ness II he new of any instance of a
member of the Associated Press be-
ing disciplin d for the violation of the
alleged bylaw. Mr.. Pinchot replied
that Mr.. Mccormick. editor of the hi
cago Tribune, had been so disciplined
some years ago. The commissioner
then asked the witness IL he knew of
any public record Of such a bylaw. To
this Mr.. Pinchot replied tina. last year
Clarence Shearn. in fling a complaint
against the Associated Press in behalf
Of the New York Sun. included the al
legged bylaw in the papers. The wit
ness said that he himself had a copy
of the bylaw. After being asked by
the commissioners to produce it, he was
excused.
John Mitchell. former president of the
United Mine Workers of America, and
now a member of the New York state
workmen compensation commission,
testified -nxt. In reply to questions.
Mr.. Mitchell said he believed certain
improvement had resulted in lettering
the condition of the workers. As an
example he pointed to the United States
Steel Corporation. i
"On the other hand" Mr.. Mitchell
continued. the great combines have
done much harm to the working men,
for instance. many OF the BIZ; corpora
tions refuse to treat with organized
labor. This is a great mistake
Mr.. Mitchell said that 1t was the de-
NAL Of industrial associations that
caused industrial revolution in Pater-
son. West Virginia. Lawrence, Mass,
and other places. There can be no in
dustrial peace. he said. until all work.
ing people have the right to bargain
for the sale of their labor.