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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-26
BRIDGE CLUB ENTERTAINS.

Friday evening the members Of
the Royal Auction Bridge club en-
tertained their husbands and gen.
tleman friends at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. George e. Younkee on Di-
vision street. At $50 o'clock the
guests We're served delicious din
ner in three courses. They were
seated around one long table on
which was beautiful bouquet OF
red carnations and ferns. Name
cards with appropriate quotations
written thereon We're used as place
cards. The after dinner hours were
enjoyably spent listening to a pro-
gram of classical music on a hand
some new Victrola recently pur-
chased by Mr.. and Mrs. Younkee
and following this the guests play
ed royal auction bridge.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-26

You must therefore love me, my
self, and not my circumstances, if
we are to be real friends.-Cicero.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-26

Drawing paper for sale here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-26

Rejoice with them that do rejoice
and weep with them that weep
Romans, kills.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-26
10Th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

10Th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
About eighty of the relatives and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Ev-
ans, who live about five miles south
west of this city, gathered at their
home Friday night at 1880 o'clock
in honor of their twentieth wedding
The evening was spent with
games and visiting and during the
course of the time a neighbor, Mr..
Robert Morrow, in a friendly little
speech in behalf of the assembled
friends, presented Mr.. and Mrs. Ev-
ans with a set of half dozen hand
painted plates. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Evans responded with warm words
of appreciation.
Late in the evening a delicious
two course supper was served, hay
ing been provided by the guests.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-26
COLD THE CAUSE
Of TWO DEATHS
Emmetsburg Pioneer Falls and Bur-
lington Man is Frozen.

Emmetsburg, Ia, Jan. 23.-James
Andre, who lived alone at Ayrshire,
fell on the ice a few nights ago
while returning home from the bus
mess part Of town and fractured his
skull. He was not found until the
following day. He never regained
consciousness. He was an old set
tier in this locality.
Keokuk, Ia, Jan. 23.-The body
of man evidently frozen to death
was found Wednesday on farm
near Summitville a few miles from
Keokuk. The body bore no identi-
fication marks. Yesterday it was
identified as William Koehler Of
Burlington, who has been missing
for several days. The Identified
ton was made by the mans broth
The coroner's jury
brought in verdict that the man
came to death from epileptic fit,
freezing and exposure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
FRANKS LAWYERS
FILE A PETITION
Governor and Pardon Commission
Asked to Commute His Sentence
to Life Imprisonment.
CONVICTED OF sLAYINe GIRL

ATLANTA. Ca. April 22.--Attor-
neyS for Leo M. Frank today filed a
petition with Governor slaton and
the Georgia Prison commission ask
ing that the sentence upon Frank for
the murder OF Mary Phagan be COM
muted to life Imprisonment.
The text OF Franks application says;
Il am absolutely innocent OF the crime
Of which am convicted. My death
would neither avenge II nor punish the
real perpetrator.
The main evidence on which was
convicted wal, of questionable and un-
reliable character. My alleged guilt has
not been established beyond reasonable
doubt. but, on the contrary. conflict OF
testimony. uncertainty and doubt still
exist ae TO every material feature OF
the case against me-"
The attorneys presented copies Of the
evidence at Franks trial and requested
the prison commission TO make per-
sonal inspection OF the pencil factory
where the Phagen girl was murdered.
Members Of the commission stated that
q hearing would not be given before
May 8
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
Bumper Wheat Crop
Predicted by Kansas
State Farm Board

TOPEKA. Kan. April 22-Another
bumper Kansas wheat crop In 1915 was
predicted by ]. c. Mohier. secretary Of
the state Board Of Agriculture. In a re.
port made public today. The condition
OF the 1915 crop ne estimated n s2.s per
cent on a total acreage Of ss5s,soo a
year ago the crop estimate was 9s.b per
cent on an $4,000 acreage.
A wheat crop second only TO the isi, 900. :
900 bushels yield of last year is indicated.
Mr.. Mohler asserted. II is pointed out
that based or a 100 per cept crop Of
twenty bushels to the acre. Kansas under
existing conditions should this year pro-
duce i5s, ,00O, 900 bushels.
Conditions at this time are Ideal for
wheat growing. In but few years in
Kansas. Mohler reports. has there been
SO little damage from winds and winter
killing The Hessian fly has not SER
iously injured the growing wheat the
report shows.
In only twelve OF the l06 counties OF the
state are conditions estimated at less
than 90 per cent good Sixteen counties
report 100 per cent conditions.
Reports indicate that 9s per cent Of
the entire 1914 yield. or 100000 bushels.
is still in the hands of the Kansas
farmers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
Los Angeles Lawyer
Guilty Of Conspiracy
to Smuggle Opium

Los ANGELES. Cal. April aa.-Frea.
eriek NJ. Shepard, a Los Angeles at
torney. was found guilty by G jury I'm
the United states district cdurt last night
OF conspiracy to smuggle opium. Accord
ing 70 the testimony, shepard used a map
given him by clients accused .of SNUG
Cling, showing the location OF cache OF
opium Just across the lower California
boundary TO recache the durg and later
to have II brought 10 Los Angeles to sell.
A. c. Brown. q rancher. co-defendant
IN the case. was also convicted. Isaac
M. Barth, state senator from New
Mexico, testified 10 making the trip into
Mexico with Shepard TO move the opium.
He said Mrs. Helen Fauser. so-caIIed
Queen OF the smugglers." whom shep-
ard was defending. authorized them TO
sell the drug In Mexicali TO raise bail
money 70 release her from the Los
Angeles county jail.
Brown said he brought the eighty cans,
said 10 bo valued at 5000. acroAs the
line on Shepard's promise OF any amount
over tss q can that the contrabaud might
bring in this country. Government agents
say attempts 20 sell the drug in San
Francisco and Denver brought about the
arrest OF the defendants
Shepard denied having anything 10 do
with bringing the opium into this coun-
try. saying he intended TO have It taken
to Mexicah The Jury recommended him
70 the mercy of the court Sentence will
be pronounced next Monday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
The Bee Viii Circulate Petit
tions Asking the Governor of
Georgia to S0Ue Leo NJ. Frank from
the Death Penalty.

At the suggestion of Attorney William Gurley the appeal the
governor Georgia
will be put into the form of petition for circulation among the
people.
h Bees plan for popular plea for executive menCy for Leo
Frank has my hearty support Mr. Guy but sug-
g putting it in the form Of petition which everyone will readily
sign rather than depending separate letter
petition cannot fail impress the governor will be glad sign
and circulate Of the petitions myself
have followed the Frank closely could and con-
fess am disappointed in the decision Of the supreme
more inclined accept the dissenting views of Justices Holmes
Hughes The fact that supreme justices have de-
cided in favor Of Frank affords ample cOmmua-
tion Of the sentence"
The Bee having petitions prepared and will place them
hands Of our reporters tomorrow Volunteers who wish
late petitions to Frank from the death penalty may
by applying to The Bee office
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23

chine, severing the aviator's left foot.
The aeroplant began TO plunge downward.
but De NJ gritted his teeth and righte1
the machine keeping Il headed towards
the camp The sergeant who thought
they were done for. supported tho pilot
with his lett arm. while with his right
he started to pencil farewell letter 20
his mother They still had fifteen miles
to fly ta reach place OF safety.
shall take the heIm7" asked the
sergeant
rNU, no--you trust 10 me- Vol got
back 20 France alright" was "De MS"
reply,
The sergeant then abandoned his
letter writing aud supported the pilot
with both arms De NJ stuck 10 his
task and took the machine safely back To
the starting point and crawled out un-
aided throuRh the hole made by the Ger
man proiectllc. Not until he reached the
hospital at zuydo6te did he fsInt.'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
General Harries
To Retire with Rank
Of Major General


WASHINGTON. Aprsl 92 Especial TeI-
eeram.) )--General George II. fIarries.
president Of the Omaha Electric Light ana
Power company. who has been In com
mand Of the National Guard OF the Dis
triet OF Columbia since 1907 and a mem
ber Of the organization continuously for
more than twenty-six years. today filed
his application with SECRETARY Of War
Garrison for retirement with the rank OF
major general.
General HarrieS arrived IN Washington
this morning from Omaha 20 participate
In a distribution Of medales 20 Officers
and men OF the guards which Is enc OF
the most efficient militia organizations
in the country.
General Harries speaks in the most
glowing terms OF Omaha, which is
destined TO become one of the great cities
OF the country" and OF the wholo-hearsed
reception that has been accorded him by
the peoplefof Nebraska metropolis since
his advent among them. He will 80 to
New York tomorrow and after short
visit 20 several eastern cities He Will
return 70 Omaha next week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
BRYAN LOSES FIGHT
FOR DRY IOWA MAN
Washington Leaders of Democratic
Party Pleased at Outcome in
Hawkeye State
SECRETARY MAKES NO COMMENT
lFrom a statt correspondent.l

(From a staff Correspondent.)
WASHINGTON, April (Spe-
cial Telegram. l-That Secretary Of
State Bryan failed to land a dry
national committeeman in Ioyh. as
he had urged, Is becoming talked
about In eastern political circles. Mr..
Bryan wrote a letter 10 a member OF
the committee OF Iowa recently In
which he urged that the democratic
party divorce itself from the liquor
interests and that someone be
chosen committeeman who was for
prohibition.
The democratic Iowa committee has
Just held a meeting and given the vacancy
on the national -conimittce caused ny the
appointment OF Martin j. Wade 10 the
federal bench. The committee choose VIII
bur Marsh of Waterloo. millionaire
manufacturer and prominent poli.iolen,
who had the support OF the democratic
organization and who was opposed by
Secretary Bryan.
Although this u defeat for Secretary
Bryan. the selection OF Mr.. Marsh gives
much satisfaction among leading factors
Ia the national committee here and among
some OF the cabinet.
The outcome OF the Iowa contest, by
reason OF Secretary Bryan's intervention.
was being watched closely by liquor and
'anti-iiquor forces all over the country. n
was being given special attention In
Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. whore II
will be necessary to fill vacancies on the
national committee.
Secretary Bryan today refused TO COM
ment on Mr.. Marsh's election.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
MURDER SUICIDE
is VERDICT OF JURY
Result Of Inquest in Wruck Tragedy
at West Point Holds No Outside
Person Responsible.


WEST POINT, Neb., April 22.---
Especial Telegram That either
Mr.. or Mrs. Herman wruck killed
the other and the Survivor then set
fire to the house after attempting
suicide is the finding of the coroner's
jury that heard the evidence In the
case here today
The evidence disclosed that Mrs. Wruck
had foreboding that something was TO
.hannen. but the jurors did not fix the re-
sponsibility for the murder. 'tr
The public generally does not appear 10
agree with the conclusions of the Jury.
The verdict reads;
That Herman Wruck and his wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Wruck, came to their
deaths as follows: That is, that one OF
the two was killed by the other and that
the survivor thereupon committed suicide
after setting fire to the house, or thereby
using that means to cause death; and we
further declare that we are unable TO de-
termine which OF the two killed the other.
Cause OF Death Obscure.
DIR. II. L. Wells. county physician. made
a post mortem examination OF the hody
OF the man. but failed to find any evil
0tuCt OI NiotCucc VI the tOA any
wound which might cause death.
The rumor that Wruck had drawn
money from the bank the day before was
dispelIed. The couple was heard quar-
relihg the night of the tragedy.
Presentinent of Death.
The only evidence Of Importance was
that the Nday before her death Mrs.
Wruck sent for q woman friend and dts
tant relative in. West Point to visit her.
The woman did so Monday, accompanied
by neighbor Mrs wrueit handed her a
gold watch. pocketbook containing ~
in money and some other valuable arti-
cles and told her to keep the same and
if anything should happen TO her they
should hand the articles to hSr daughter,
Mrs Edwin Reed OF Albion The tragedy
occurred a few hours afterwerd.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
Los Angeles Chief
Demands Protection
For His Witness

Los ANGELES. Cal. April 22-Pro-
lection for witnesses for the defense was
demanded in court here today by counsel
for Charles r. Sebastian. suspended chief
OF police. and Mrs. Lille Frat, accused
Of contributing to thes delinquency OF
Mrs. Pratts half-sister and ward. Edith
Serkin.
II was charged that the prosecution
was forcins the witnesses to appear be-
fore the. grand jury and thus was get
ting all their evidence-in advance, Rui-
ing was deferred
Edith serkin resumed her tale Of al
legged improprieties IN which she testified
the defendants involved her. She reaf-
firmed last christrpAs eve as the date OF
one Of these occurrences. and set June
-, 1918, as that OF another.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
French AUi0tor With Foot Shot
AW0y Guides Plane to Safety

PARIS, Aprn IA story telling Of the
heroism Of an aviator described "a "De
NJ" whose father was killed in one Of
the first engogements Of the war has
been sent to the Petit journal by cor
respondent with the northern army.
"De Nj" was sent with sergeant TO
lombard corner OF the Belgian coast
where tho Germans had heen snowing
exceptional activity. They had TO pass
over region where Roland Garros ao-
complished his most sensational exploits
and whore the Germans had installed 100
anti-air craft guns.
The aeroplsne was piloted safely
through a storm Of shells while the ser
geent dropped bombs according TO In.
struc and then turned towards the French
lines rising to height OF a0O0 feet 10
avoid the hail Of shrapnel.
suddenly n German shell smashed the
front wheels and hurled through the ma
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
ANTI CANDIDATES
PICK ASSISTANTS
Vice Chairman and COMMITTEES
Named at Meeting Held Yes
terday Afternoon.
SPEAKING CAMPAIGN STARTED

At yesterday afternoons meeting
of the SIX city commission. candidates
heretofore known as the "antis,' but
to be known as f'the peoples eandi-
dates" d. g. Patterson acespfsNpshg
position Of vice chairman and the
following committee for executive
work was announced: w. Baxter.
c. F. Harrison. NJ. O. Cunningham.
Alvin johnson, w. r. Adair and l. j.
Dunn. John r. Brandt was chosen
as treasurer and Henry F. Meyers as
secretary.
After the meeting which was held In
Room s22, Bee building. the antis' head
quarters. Chairman sutton made this
statement;
1T looks like landslide for the people
candidates. The registration at the cleo
ton commissioners ofdce shows an hn-
usual interest by people of the upper
wards and we have other. evidences Of
our prospective success."
A vigorous speaking campaign was
started last evening and Will be continued
until May 4. It was stated.
II was also announced that liberal
donations have been made to the cam
paign fund.
The administration candidates are plan
ming mass meeting TO be held next Mon
day evening at Washington hall /
The antl-pIatform is to be printed for
general distribution and they expect 10
have series Of meetings. They also ex-
pect TO have something to say about be-
ing called green guys by Mayor Dahl
man In his Ames avenue speech.
Mayer. once Green.
the city needs some green guys now
and then II is good thing TO have
green guys. The mayor was a green guy
when he came from chadron 20 Omaha, /"
was the sharp retort hurled By Secretary
Meyers from the anti camp.
Up in the city hall Mayor Dahlman sat
at his desk. planning ''far-flung battle
(continued on Page Three. Column Ffve0
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
Italy Rumored Sent
Vienna UYtimatum

ROME. April 22.-(via Paris)-k report
reached Rome from Petrograd today that
Italy had sent note to Austria which
virtually amounted TO an ultimatum.
The note is said 10 embody the minimum
terms upon which Italy will consent to
conclude an agreement with Austria. II
Is impossible 70 confirm this report here.
General opinion IN Rome Il that an
agreement IDay stili he reached. Never
theless military preparations are being
continued with the greatest anxiety along
the frontier Where Austria in concentrat-
Ing troops
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
Thirty Thousand a
Year Not Enough for
Three Children

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. April 22.-An
annual allowance OF $4,000 was not suf.
ncient property To support the three
children Of Persifor Frazer. jr.. accord.
ing TO the testimony before the orphan
county court here. yesterday and the
court upon the petition OF the children !
guardians increased the amount to s45 ,OOl
a year The income from trust estate
left by the childreh's grandfather. John
Lowber Welsh. amounted to $4,000 q
year.
The children are Marie. aged Is; Per
sifor Sd. Il years and Isabella. aged Il
years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
Dr.. Patten Resigns
Place on Methodist
Book Committee

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2.-Dr John
a. Patien. proprietary medicine manu-
facturer OF chattanooga. Tenn. who has
been criticised in medical magazines, ten
dered yesterday his resignation as chair
man of the book committee OF the Meth
odist Book concern. II was learned today.
The Methodist Book concern is a 5000 900
corporation which issues publications OF
the Methodist Episcopal church and does
a general business, the profits OF which
largely are, devoted to the support OF
superanusted clergymen. The book
committee is in annual session here The
resignation was accompanied by letter
In which Or. Patten expressed desire
rot TO embarrass the committee through
his personal conflicts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
MOORE WILL PRESIDE OVER
LAKE mohawk CONFERENCE e

MoHoNK LAKE, N. ". April GAN
nouneement was made today that John
Bassett Moore OF Columbia university,
formerly counselor Of the State depart
ment. will preside over the twenty-firs,
Lake hohonk conference on international
arbitration to be held here May 10 20 2l.
The announcement declares the confer
enoe win, not exclude the consideration
of the interests OF neutrals IN the
European war. However. there VIII be
no direct criticism Of policies or acts OF
any belligerents
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
German Attempt to
Invade England Fails

LIVERPOOL April 22.-F. t. Jane. the
writer. during Tie course OF a lecture here
last night. said IT Is not generally
known that the Germans tried 70 land
an expeditionary force in England and
that the British navy forced them back
e. their harbor again. We were once
very near 10 an invasion. although never
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-23
The Day. s War NesDs

DEADLOCK IN NEGOTIATIONS Re-i
tween Austria and italy has been
broken and hopes OF a settlementl
OF the auestions az issue without
resort 20 arma have been revived
IN Robe.
STRONG TuRItIsH ARMY is pre-.
pairing 60 offer resistance 90 the
lsrd forces with. which tho allies
expect 60 attack she Dardnne1Ies
Qualifications from the rear.
GERMANS HAVE made one attack
after another In the attempt 20 re-
gain Htu No. GO. The Ioaseu on
hath sides are believed to run intol
I the thousands. SO far ne has beenl
diaclosed the british have suc-
ceeded I'm retaining the hill.
PETROGRAD REPORTS that durfnRl
the last fortnight there has been
artillery fighting I'm northern Rus
alan Poland, near the East Prus-
sian frontier. The Russians are
aaid 10 have won the advantage.
GERMAN ADMIRALTY announced
today that n Britfnh suhmaarine
was sunk, five days ago I'm HeIgo-
land bay, which lies between the
mainland and the Island Of EfeIRo-
land.
GENEVA DISPATCH says Austrian N
and German subjects In svvitseA.-
land have been recalled 80 their
respective countries. Is A. aIua
reported that the italian Rovorn-
ment has reanIsitioned asE. italian,
vessels engaged in trade vyfsh The
United states.
IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM xeste..
day there was continuance Of
minor operations.
!, LONDON, April 22.-Hin No. so,
dominating an area to the southeast
Of Ypres. continues TO be the storm
center of the western front, with the
British cIinging tenacicusly to the
ground taken by assault last satur-
day.
Counter attack after counter at
tack has been so FAR successfully re-
pulsed, but the British hold is still
disputed by the Germans and the end
Of the lively and costly fighting is
not yet in sight. The British lossos
have not been announced. but they
are estimated at we'll over 2,00O.
The Germans are believed to have
lost more than 1000 men.
The French drive IN the direction or
st. Mlhiel Ii about the only significant
move in the west
Ground Affects Operations.
The condition OF the ground both IN
the east and the west is now being d.
rectiy reflected In the local operations.
The situation on the eastern front Is for
the moment apparently at a standstllI,
floods having impeded military activity
in the carpathiens to large extent.
while practically nothing has been heard
OF movements in Poland On the other
hand, fine weather has prevailed IN the
west for some days and. barring a heavy
storm. the ground will become harder
daily. = condition which should cause IN
creased activity on each side.
The British press comedies that the TAX :
lng OF Hill No 90 is largely local mat
ter. but II considers this engagement an
important step forward and great re-
lief 10 the town OF Ypres, so long under
bcmbardment. The Germans, in posses
sion Of the hill. were not only above the
town, but they threatened the British
lines in the vicinity Of ST. Eloi The taxi
Ing Of this hill. therefore. reduces the
ineonveniepee Of the Yptss salient.
strengthens the British lines to the south,
gives an advantageous position for fur-
tier efforts. and renders the German
offensive In this quarter difficult.