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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-04-14

nections because a part OF its Office Is
to balance the piston and other parts
that slide horizontally and are unln-
fiuenced by centrifugal force. As the
speed increases the downward motion
of the weight. as that part Of the
wheel rolls over to the front. makes
the wheel with its load press down
upon the rail with 30 much more force
than 1t does when the weight II NOV
ing upward on the other side that the
effect upon the rail Ii as II 4 heavy
blow were delivered upon It with q
hammer.
30 to use an engine successfully at
the highest speed 1t Il necessary to
make the counterweight lighter than
would be correct for moderate speeds
The light weights are not necessarily
dangerous at the lower speed, but their
use would cause unnecessary wear and
tear on the engine and the track and
In some cases would even cause un-
pleasant jerks upon the passenger
cars. For this reason fast engines are
seldom built unless they can be used
In fast service all the time.
Properly proportioned valve open
ings are absolutely essential to fast
engine. These admit the steam to the
opposite ends of the cylinder alter
nately, as the connecting rod moves
first forward and then backward, and
in fast engine they must admit a
large volume of steam very quickly.
The valves must be moved so as first
to open one passage and close the 9TH
er and then as rapidly as possible close
the first and open the second.
1t will be noticed by even the most
casual observer that the opening to
let the steam out of the cylinders into
the smokestack Is several times as
large rs that for admitting the Five"
steam. But even with this 1t requires
considerable amount of power to
force the steam out with sufficient
quickness This must be done In the
fraction of a second.
There are many engines that can get
steam into the cylinders quickly
enough and that are otherwise all
right for high speed, but which are
not so arranged to get rid Of this
steam which has been used and is
only in the way. 1t is this rapid ex-
pulsion Of the dead steam that makes
the vigorous puffs at the top Of the
chimney that seem to indicate that
the locomotive is doing tremendous
amount Of work. 1t should be remem-
bered, however, that this noise is not
the result Of real work. but only Of
this after operation. which engine
builders would avoid. There Is class
Pf locomotives. those arranged on the
compound system" in which the puffs
are 80 faint that the engine would
seem to be doing nothing at aIf.-
Washington Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-04-14
To Remove Fruit Stains.

Fruit stains will be eradicated easily
IL one will wet them with little cam
phor before washing. Then wash and
the stains will disappear. Glycerin
may be used in a similar manner, be-
ing sure in both cases to use it before
water touches the stain.
For grease stains there Is nothing
better than eucalyptus oil. This may
be used on delicate fabrics without
injury. as it viii evaporate rapidly,
leaving no mark.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-04-14

In One Lesson.
He-Your sister said she couldn't
dance
She-Well, can she?
Yes; l made he1. We hadn't been
on the floor a minute when stepped
on her foot You just ought to have
seen her.--Yonkers Statesman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-04-14
To Dry the Back.

Strips of Turkish toweling cut from
towels that are beginning to show
wear may be used to pull back and
forth across the back or be hemmed
into wash cloths and still give plenty
of wear.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-04-14

ALIENS oOT-EAsE for the TROOPS.
Over ifo,ooo packages Of Aliens Poot-Ease,
shoes, are being used by the German ana
Aiiied troops at the front, because il rests
sns fses aud makes waiking easy. Sold
Allen 8. olmsted. Leroy. N. K. s0'iss'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-04-14

Preeaution.
do you think you can support my
daughter In the style to which she has
been accustomed!"
Il think So replied the earnest
young man. But maybe we'd better
live with you a few years 20 that
can find out exactly what it's like"-
Washington Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-04-14
Not superstitious, But

He-Are you superstitious when thir-
teen persons sit down to the table at
the same time? Sne-Well. not super
stitious, but l am sometimes worried
Il l have cooked only enough for ten
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-04-14

No pain. no palm: no thorns, NO
throne; no gall. no glory: no cross, no
crown.
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NEWS.
WEST EDEN.

W. r. Higgins has gone to Bar Harbor
for the season.
J. Lee Fogg has been in Bangor recently,
returning home in . new auto.
Capt. w. w. Lunt, who has been on .
fishing trip with Walter Richardson, OF
Oak Hill, 10 home.
4. .. Hamor has returned from Bangor
hospital, and 10 slowly gaining.
Mrs. Webster Leland, OF Trenton, is
with her daughter, Mrs. e. 8. Hamor.
April II. N.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-04-14
BRooKeYfLIE.

BROOK1vfLI4E.
Frank Gott and daughter Marie, who
hsvs been Ill, are out.
Mis- Hannah Carter IL employed at
wiifie Chatto's.
Miss Wills 6aundersokas returned from
. visit II North Bluehill.
School In district No. 8 commenced to-
day; Miss Beatrice Roberts, teacher
April II. A.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
.TR|-C|TY POLICE
AFTER MURDERER
SON OF OskALooSA WOMAN Is
BELIEVED TO BE THE MAN
WHO KILLED HER.

Moline, ILL.,, Dec 7. - Following the
discovery In garage here Of the auto.
mobile in which Mrs. Anna McDon
ough, rich widow of Oskaloosa, was
murdered while riding between Oska,
loOsa, Ia, and New Boston, ILL.,, police
are searching the Tri-Cities and have
sent out a general alarm for Geo. Nc
Donough, twenty-one years old, her
son. wanted in connection with the
killing. The body of Mrs. McDonough
mutilated and partly decomposed, was
found In an abandoped house near
Let's, Iowa.
The automobile, on the seats of
which bloodstains were discovered,
was left in the garage here several
days ago by man who seemed nerv-
GUS and was hasty in making his de-
parture.
Number Identifies Car.
When the supposed owner Of the
machine did not return the proprietor
Of the garage turned the matter over
to the police, with the result that the
car was identified, by means of the
number, as the machine owned by Mrs
McDonough and which had been miss
ing since her disappearance. F-.ss's,'
Mrs. McDonOugh started with her
son in November for New Boston
When they did not reach their destin-
alton search was started and the wo-
mans body was discovered under a
trap door in the deserted house near
Let's, Suspicion pointed to the son,
who could not be found.
A travelling salesman today told the
police he had met a young man in an
automobile OF the same make as the
one found here in a garage at Column
bus Junction, Ia, on night about the
time Mrs. McDonough is supposed to
have been killed. The driver remain
ed In the machine, refusing to go to a
hotel, declaring his clothes we're dirty.
Blanket Covered Body.
An army blanket, which covered the
entire rear seat of the machine, at
tracted the attention OF the salesman,
who at the time suspected something
was wrong. Two days later he learn
ed Of the discovery Of the woman's
body. The salesman now believes the
blanket covered the body Of Mrs. Nc
Donough.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
l:tRipe Old Age for the Binder

'The average life of grain binder is about five
years, and less than 100 actual working days Bet
ter and management would increase this time
almost indefinitely writes R. NJ Doyle, e., North
Dakota expert, in the current issue of Farm and
Preside" the national farm paper published at
Springfield, Ohio
Here are his rules for binder longevity:
when using the binder, oil little at a time, out
often
Before putting it away remove all dirt and old
grease - also:
"Clean and grease all bright parts, especially the
knotted bill
IN "Make needed repairs at once while they are
fresh in your mind.
IF other work is too pressing to permit imme-
date repairs tie strips of bright cloth near the parts
In need of repair
"Finally keep the binder under water-tight
roof and close the place up 50 that chickens must
roost elsewhere"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
TOWER NO. Z MYSTERY
STILL A MYSTERY

Abba, Dec. Hope of finding out
anything definite about the mystery
surrounding the old mine shaft at
Tower No. 3O7 has been abandoned
and the party that worked so diligent-
ly for two days last week have given
up the work. Sheriff Guthrie feels
sure that someone has been murdered
and thrown into the shaft because the
evidence is strong enough to convince
him but it was impossible to get any
thing with grab hook and 1t would be
such ran expense to pump the water
out that he did not feel like using
county money to dit, hence nothing
more will be done until something
more definite is unearthed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
YOUTH AND WOMAN
RUN AWAY TO MARRY

Sioux City, Dec. John M. Knott,
19-year-old son Of Tr. v. B. Knott, a
prominent surgeon, and Mrs. Frances
McKercher Mallory, a member OF. the
younger social set here, who eloped
to Onawa and were married, are be-
lieved to have journeyed to Kansas
City.
Parents of both bride and groom
were silent about the elopement even
after the facts became known and
banged their receivers when question
ed by the newspapers.
The young people went to Onawa
and were married by a Methodist
Episcopal minister. They were &C.
companied by Glenn Reister, taxi
cab driver, and his wife.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
SIGOURNE Y.

A Sunday school convention was
held at the local Baptist church Of all
Of the Baptist Sunday schools of the
county About two hundred were pres
emit from the several churches OF the
county and much interest was mani
tested in the several meetings.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian
church Of Sigourney held bazaar at
the assembly room of the court house
on last Friday and Saturday. A. large
number Of articles were placed on sale
suGH as fancy needle work. rugs, arti-
c1es to wear, candy and toys for the
children, all Of which were hand made
by the ladies' and donated and the pro-
ceeds from the sale will be devoted to
the benefit of the church. The ladies
cleared $3.50.
Word was received here on Saturday
OF the death Of G. L. Starr at Pierre,
south Dakoto on Thursday. Mr.. Starr
was former citizen and business man
Of Sigoureny where he Is generally well
known, and where he was formerly en-
gagged in the furniture and undertaking
business. About five years he went to
Dagota where he engaged in the real
estate business until his death. He was
about So years of age and leaves sur
viving his wife and two sons Morris
and Cameron and one daughter Maude,
all Of whom reside in South Dagota.
County superintendent II. s. McV1c-
ker will conduct teachers study
center at What Cheer next Friday and
Saturday Two Of the prominent in
sturctors from the state normal school
Mt Cedar Falls, Sarah Rice and G. w.
Walters, will be present and lecture
to the teachers. A general invitation
to all OF the teachers OF the county has
been extended to me present.
Mr.. McVicker has made arrange
ments to hold these meetings. in all parts
OF the county, at various times during
the coming winter and it is anticipated
that the tachers will derive much
rood put Of these meetings.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
AMES WILL STUDY
LIQUOR QUESTION

Ames, Dec. IA study Of the
liquor question will be one Of the
economic courses offered by the state
college at Ames probably next spring
and certain next fall. The course will
be known as Social Welfare and the
Liquor Problem"
There has been considerable de-
mand for a course of this sort at the
college as many students are deeply
interested in the liquor question. es-
pecially SO since statewide prohibition
becomes effective in Iowa January /.
A number Of students here have been
meeting voluntarily and studying the
question.
Prof. G. H. Won Tugeln will have
charge Of the course and the text
written by Harry S. Warner will be
used.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
MRS. w. B. DE TAR
DIES AT EDDYVILLE

Eddyville, Dec. Mrs. Mary De
Tar, died at her home in Eddyviile on
Sunday evening at 1890. She had been
"a patient sufferer for number Of
years and her death was not unexpect-
ed. She was 81 years Of age at the
time OF her death. She was devout
Christian woman who will be greatly
missed in the community where she
has done SO much for all. She leaves to
mourn their loss besides her husband,
three children, Walter Of Chuko, Calir. !;
Mrs. Bertha Albertson OF Whittier,
Calf and Mrs. Nora Lee Of Eddyyille
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
DENY THAT THEY
HAVE ASKED PARDON

Waterloo, Dec 7-Close friends Of
E. A. Boggs, former monument dealer,
who was convicted of larceny by en-
bezz1ement by jury in the Grundy
county court, deny that any formal
application has been made for a par
don. They say that DR.. Edward T.
Devine laid certain facts before the
parole board and the attorney general,
and explain that this was done be-
cause the professor cannot return at
a later date.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
socIETY ORGANIZED

Waukon. Dec. THE Allamakee
County historical and Archaeological
society has been organized and will
be incorporated as branch OF the
Iowa State Historical society. Prol.
Charles F. Pye Is president and "A. M
Nav secretary of the organization.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
ROUTE CHANGES At WELLMAN

Wellman, Dec. IA change in the
rural route out Of Wellman has taken
place on December 1. Route No.
has been discontinued, route Nos. 4
and taking care of its patrons. The
carriers for the four remaining routes
are Bert Deem, William Turnipseed,
E. H. Weidlein and Lewis VAIL. The
average length Of each route now
will be 321s miles. j. H. Starr Is the
retiring carrier from route No. /.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
$500 Asked Of Perry.

Perry, Dec. EN- the 100000 en-
dowment fund campaign, put on for
the benefit of Simpson college, Perry's
proportion has been set at $4,000. An
effort will be made to raise this
amount at q meeting at the Metho-'
dist church Monday night. Local
friends Of the college believe the
amount will be raised.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
For Sale or Rent

FOR SALE OR RENT-s7 ACRE I'M
proved farm IL miles from Ottumwa.
This is splendid opportunity In
vestigate before it Is too late.
Agency phone, KEN Miller, Agency,
Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
'hona CD
ELks INITIATING NAN

Baskerville, Dec. 7.-Elks lodge
52S. of this city is conducting asss 81 d
of special meetings this month
which fifty new members are bftes
initiated into the order. Tho at
members are from various par sinE &
northwestern Iowa, there BET new
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
BURLINGTON ROUTE c. .. { q.
ooins East

No. Going East Depart
11A--Chic.. Dubq, Quincy 1900 q, m
22A-Ar from Des Moines 1906 D. m.
sA-Chicago Limited -. 1888 p m.
s1.B-Tt. Mad st. Louis s:ssp m.
2A-Chic., Peoria, Rkf'd Ills D. m.
17sB-Ottumwa. Burlington 1885 q. m.
1sB-Otta to Burlington ;. $50 a. m.
Going West.
5A-Omaha and Nebr. -. 1908 a, m.
3A-Omaha, Ore, Calf. 7:37a. m.
13A-Des Motnes local 80. sos a. m.
213B-Ar. from Fl. Mad -. IL: a. m.
179B-Peoria to Creston. - L: So p. m.
11A-Ar. from Burlington. 8: 80 p. m.
SA-Chicago to Denver >. ass D. m
A-Daily
B-Except Sunday.
]. II. Robinson. Agent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
MANY TIRE OF MARTIAL BONDS

Waterloo, Dec. THE January
term of court promises to be record
breaker in the matter Of divorces. Pc
titions at the rate of two day are
being filed asking dissolution Of the
matrimonial bonds, and this has been
going on for months. The bulk Of
the cases are those who have tired
OF the matrimonial harness early, but
a few cases are on file where connu-
bal terror has extended back for,
years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
GIFT ron soLD,ERs' MONUMENT.

Shenandoah, Dec. IA gilt OF $oU
from Minneapolis has been received
towards the erection Of the handsome
monument in Bogart park in honor Of
the memory Of old soldiers buried in
Shenandoah. The donation Is from
Frank Wright and his sisters whose
father, Colonel Wright, was veteran
OF the civil war.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
clARkEsv,LLE WOMEN AID.

Gainesville, Dec. THE Woman's
club OF Gainesville has collected two
barrels and one large box OF clothing,
which have been shipped to the Social
Welfare league OF Waterloo, where
they will be distributed among the
poor and needy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
Farm Property For Rent

SMALL TRUCK FARM IN SUBURBS
of Ottumwa for rem on shares. Ad-
dress DISC, Care Courier.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
Farm Property For Sale

FOR SALE-70 ACRE FARM MILE
south of Dudley, Iowa. E. Eyre, own
er. Dudley, Iowa. @
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
NOTICE!

To home builders, or those who
wish to make their old homes modern,
We are prepared to furnish you with
FREE PLANS and estimates Tor
water pressure. sanitary plumbing,
hot water or steam heating, acetylspsl
or electric lighting, either In country.
or city.
Sunray Generate; a;ssl 4
a'' Wet Nal" 9. ca
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
Special Bargains in
Monroe County Land

The Wapello Coal Co. is closing up
its affairs in Monroe county and Of
fers the following tracts of improved
lands for sale at remarkably low
prices. es
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
Wanted

OLD CARPETS
to make into rugs, beautiful ana dur
able rugs from cid carpet at reason
able prices Write for descriptive
catalogue Bloomfield Rug Works.
Bloomfield, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09

FOR SALE-PURE BRED DUROC
boars, large type, good boned and
growthy. Hillcrest farm. Phone
109S-J.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09

FOR SALE DUROC JERSEY
boars and gifts, weight about 200, and
j. c. B. Leghorn cockerels. Chas.
Fulton, Moravia, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
Poultry and Live Stock

FOR SALE-BIG TYPE POLAND
China boars. March farrow. Also 20
good gifts. Geo. E. McGrew. Selma,
la.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-09
Railroad Time Tables
K. { 3. RAILWAY.
WABASH RAILWAY.

Ne. 0s.nq south Depart
1A--Mobefly. 81. L., +. C... 1850 q. "a.
5oB-Noberly ana east. 500 p. m.
9sA-Local freight ........ 600 3. ~
Coming North.
61B-Moberly local ........ 1850 .. N.
3A-From Kansas CITY,. 7:10p. m
s5A-Local freight ........ 400 p. m
A-Daily.
B-Except Sunday.
ybA and 9sA carry passengers Sun.
r. II. Jacobs. Agent
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-05
''FRAME:UP'
Against Men Indicted for Ex
ploding Bomb in O. Cathedral
Declares Attorney.

NEW YORK. March Counsel
IN the case Of Charles Carbone ana
frank Abrno, accused of attempting 6
to explode bomb in st. Patrickss
cathedral last Tuesday. agreed with
Judge Swan today to have the men
plead to the indictment against them
on Monday In the meantime Judg,:
Swan vi i'll have a onferenceWit ith the
attorneys and listen TO informal lsargu-
1nents by counsel for the prisoners,
Who claim that they were drawn into
the plot by the o1ice. heir attorney
said in court today. that he believed
and thought and could prove that the
lien were victims Of a I. frame up. =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-05
FRENCH ATTACKS ARE
REPULSED BY GERMANS

BERLIN, by way of London. March
French attacks in the region Of.
Champagne yesterday we're repulsed
and consid derable losses were inflicted
lery fire in the region near Ypres,
to the German Official state
ment today. East Of the Argognne
near Bouquois, French attacks. failed.
Night attacks on German positions
near Celles were unsuccessful. The
French sustained heavy losses In
these engagements. Comparatively
no change is reported IN the eastern
front. The only aRctivity was in the
region east of Lotnza where Russian
attackcs were repulsed with heavy
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-05
Wants al Pr rohibitiorl Writ to
Issue against Those Who
Are Pfosec utingsE Him.
DAY nY;.sseelAIiro,ra,Eas;; j;

sCHARLESTON.s March
Hearing on the petition 5of Leo
We'll J, of Pittsbprg fora writ Of pros
hfbition to prevent II. Townsend ]
prosecuting attorney Of ISanawha5
county. and Judge .. Black, Of the.
|intermed ediate court. rom proceeding
further with the Indictments against
bin, we're scheduled tic begin today.
In the circuit court here. The saTgu-
nients, in which here is wild despread
interest because Of the 3prominency Of
some OF the persons concerned were
to confinu several days.
According to the etition fled by
Mr.: Veil, !, he was arrested on q altiSI
more aud Ohio railroad rain near
Williamson. w. Va. while on his way
Ito Parkersburgs to argue a mo- lion In.
the federal district court for the aps
|pointnent OF al 10 aster to alseS testiz
|nlony on the issues aised BY bill
Eofs scomp plant he had led aas general
counsel .sof the anu tact Light
end Heat Comp any he PSt lie ser
vice conn, On "a a.d \ ord dered
ssonRan to Use tllase toTEna