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The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
TEUTONS LOSE BATTLE
FOUR REGIMENTS SUFFER HEAVY
LOSSES NEAR soRJIMoW.
Cars Troops Continue to Advance in
the Forests North of
Gumbinnen.
BY FRANCIS LAVELLE MURRAY.

BY FRANCIS LAVELLE MURRAY
International News Service Correspondent
Petrograd, Feb. -Four German
regiments took part in the assault up
on the Russian lines near BorjimoW
on Saturday, all of which lost heavily
1t was officially announced here. The
Russians captured three officers and
more than sixty men.
The 'ollowing communication was
given out by the war office: -
THE Russians continue to advance
in the forests north of Gumbinnen and
Pillkallen, in East Prussia, where stub
born fighting * still in progress. There
was bdyonet fight on Saturday in
the region of Borjimow where the Ger
mans occupied Russian trenches which
we have now reoccupied ourselves.
We captured three officers and more
than sixty men, as well as a Maxim
gun. On the same day the enemy at
tempted to repel an attack by Russian
outposts on their trenches, but was re-
pulsed Only small part of the enc
my'3 forces succeeded in retaining
their positions. Prisoners state that
in the German attack upon the Rus
sian position near Boriimow. four Ger
man infantry regiments suffered heaV-
fly. Russian artillery has been most
successful on the whole front. Left
Of the Vistula our guns seriously dam
aged the enemy's position causing Sc
rious loss. In the Carpathians the
Russian situation is satisfactory. On
the front from Dukla pass to Wyah-
kow we are advancing"
The statement says that the Rus.
SLAMS have taken many prisoners, the
exact number OF which has not yet
been ascertained.
The Russian force invading Hungary
Dukla pass has been heavily
REINFORCED. It is reported unofficially
SHAT the Austro-German forces, massed
In the eastern Carpathians, have been
and that the Russian army
which crossed the Dukla pass is NOV
ing forward swiftly without serious op.
position.
In Bukowina small combats are in |
progress.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Luke McLuke Saws:

A can can't see why the bedbug was
ever created. But that is just what Il
flea thinks about hairless dog.
Some men divide their time between
being mean to their wives and being
nice to other women.
Daughter selects sheer nainsook with
baby ribbon rosettes and hand EN-.
broidered medallions when she buys Il
new combination. But mother wants
something substantial that will mil he
good scrub rags after it is worn out.
A woman can take one look at an.
other woman and tell whether she Is Il
real blond or peroxide affair. Hut
man has to marry her before ne can
tell the difference. 80" 80. VI,
The reason a princess knows that
she is going to make a grand house
keeper when she gets married Is be-
cause she can iron a handkerchief by
FASTING 1t on the mirror of her bed
room dresser.
The sort of man who would feel con-
taminated II his clothes touched yours
here on earth Is the same lad who is
always hoping that he will meet you
in heaven. 'a.# e-
You can't tell anything about a wo-
man. She viii spend two hours roast
ing her husband and telling him what
no account, two cent pup he is until
he gets mad and slams the door and
goes out. Then she Will sit down and
write long letter to her mother and
tell her what a grand man her hus-
band is, and how thoughtful and gen.
erous he is, and how happy they are.
When one OF the children Is seriously
III father viii tell mother to go TO
bed and he will stay up. Then father
will sit around and read for few
hours and then sneak or to bed. And
as soon as mother hears father snor-
ing she will get up aud watch the child
all night and then prepare breakfast
as though nothing had happened. And
father will go downtown and 90 around
hunting for sympathy by stating that
he didn't get wink of sleep all night
because he had TO stay up and nurse
a sick child.
Any real boy can wear out three
pairs of shoes while he is wearing out
one box OF shoe polish.
There are a whole lot OF us low
browed fat heads who imagine we are
Just as good as the man who says
'.eyther' and "nytber.
Il| 4"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
INDUSTRIAL UNREST IS GOOD
Demonstrates Ambition on Part Of
Toiiers to Setter Their Condition,
Says John Mitchell
CIV ROBERT c. cRANsToN.

International News Service Correspondent
New York. Feb John Mitchell
former president OF the United Mine
Workers of America, and one OF the
foremost labor leaders in the United
States. testified before the federal
commission on industrial relations
that industrial unrest is good
thing. Mr.. Mitchell believes that
it shows ambition On the part OF
the toilers to better their condition.
Industrial unrest is not altogether
10 be deplored,' said the witness.
THAT is usually a kind o; construc.
tive discomfort"
He declared that organization on
the part of workmen is the only solu.
tion for the labor situation. Mr..
Mitchell sketched conditions In the
coal fields TO show that. where the
miners are strongly organized, they
get more money and better living con.
ditions.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Storm Delays Hearing.

Mason City, Feb. 2.-The blizzard
which has ragged here since Saturday
causing much damage and suffering
has prevented action in the prelimi
completely in the murder of Charles
nary hearing of Rolla Van Horne OF
Gear Lake, arrested on a charge OF
completely in the murder of Charles
Van Horne, brother, for whose muir.
der Mrs. Charlotte Van Horne, wife
of Charles, has been under arrest for
some time. Officers have been un.
able to get to Clear Lake to summon
witnesses although Rolla has de,
manded an immediate hearing.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Several Important Actions Taken by
Board of Education.

Superintendent Flower of the Os
kaloosa public schools will go to Gin,
cinnati, Ohio, to be in attendance at
the annual national convention OF
city superintendent upon authority
OF vote of the School Board at the
regular session Monday evening.
The board authorized the beginning
of suit against George Barley for
$21 90 due for tuition.
The following persons were elected
to positions as teachers in the Oska-
loosa public schools: r. p Auken.
brock, salary $500 per month; Miss
Elma Tennis, domestic science teach.
.er, $500; Iva +. Melvin, manual
training, $500; Evelyn Fricke, grade
teacher, $4,000.
The board voted to favor retire
ment fund law and authorized the no
LITIGATION Of representatives of the
county in the state assembly of the
same action.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
FRENCH WARSH|P IS
SUNK OFF NEWPORT
Torpedo Boat Destroyer PIG
Lost on Belgian Coast.
TOWN SHELLED BY GERMANS
Large Numbers of German Troops
Destined for Ypres Front Con-
centrated in Flanders
French Silence Batteries.

London, Feb. 2.-Reports from Paris
say that the French torpedo boat 21s
has been sunk off Newport, Belgium
1t is reported also through the same
source that German aeroplanes have
succeeded in throwing some bombs on
the French town of Bailleul, nine miles
east of Ha2ebrouck and Near the Bel.
| gian frontier.
Large numbers of German troops
destined for the Ypres front have been
concentrated, in Flanders, according to
an Amsterdam dispatch. Fresh troops
with war materials are reported to be
assembling on the User front and ac-
tivity on the Ostend railway is taken
to indicate that another serious effort
will be made to pierce the allies lines
In Flanders and gain coast points.
The Telegram prints a report that
1000 mutinous German troops have
been transferred from Roulers to the
eastern front.
Russian military authorities believe
that Field Marshal Won Hindenburg Is
planning another thrust at Warsaw,
and that, in fact, he is already develop
ing a general attack along the War
saw front.
Military activity recently has been
confined to limited spheres, but the
events of the last few days are regard
ed as indicative of change in tactics.
Especial significance is attached to
the great violence with which the Ger
mans are resuming their attacks in
the Wyszogrod district, at the junction
of the Bzura and Vistula rivers, and
further south near Bolimow.
Numerous artillery duels, from the |
North sea to upper AIsace, are report. |
ed in official dispatches to the war Of |
fee. Near Arras German artillery de-
stroyed the Belfry OF the Catholic |
church at FonquevilleTs, because the |
Germans thought it was being used as |
an observation post by the French.
Along the center the French guns |
were predominant and several Ger
man batteries were completely ST. |
fenced. 1t is believed, however, that
none OF the cannon was destroyed.
On the North Sea coast the Germans
are keeping up a continuous lombard.
ment against the Belgian and French
trenches. .fa
The French war Office denies the
official claim of the German general
staff that the French have rost Ango-
mont. ...
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Receiver Takes Charge.

Iowa Falls, Feb. "A. B. Miller of
Des Moines, under $4,000 bond, has
taken charge of the electric light
plant here as receiver under appoint
ment by District Judge McHenry of
Des MoinCs. Miller will stay in
charge until May, when Oscar F. Pc
tersOn may regain possession of the
plant by paying the first two mort
cages amounting to 100000. II this
is not done, Miller may sell the plant.
The old employees will be retained
and an adjustment of rates is expect
ed
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
zEPPELINS HEAD FOR LONDON
Five German Airships Reported al
Romford, EnsIand-BerIIn Denies
Raid Is in Progress. ~ IF

London, Feb. IA feet of Zeppe
Inns is on the way to London. accord
ing to reports in the capital.
One report says the Zeppelins, five
in number. have been sighted at Rom.
ford. u miles from London. and al
Hornchurch.
II has been unoficially denied by
wireless from Berlin that Zeppelin
raid ia in progress. but nevertheless
the lights have been extinguished al
certain London railway stations. Spe.
cial eonstables have been ordered to
report TO headquarters.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
To War On Thieves.

Manchester, Feb. 2.-The poultry
raisers of Delaware county have
formed an association with the ex-
pressed view in mind of prosecuting
the chicken thieves who may come
this way. The organization was per-
fected yesterday by the election of
the following officers: President, F.
l.. DUsey; secretary, H. l.. Ram;
treasurer the Ryan State bank of Ry-
an. Poultry Ianciers suffered heavy
losses during the last year because of
stealing.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
IN NEW AND EXCITING GAME
Unattended With Dangers--
Many Uses for Them.

misunderstanding battlefield SOU
venirs is new and exciting game. Any
thing that can be carried away is
treasured, and sometimes even put tc
use. Many war souvenirs are figuring
as the tops of hatpins, this being q
favorite use for the recovered bullet
from the wound of a British soldier
Smaller bullets are set in tie pins
among jewels in bangles. or are hung
as charms on chains. Pieces OF shrap
mel are being set in silver and used
as paper weights. Large pieces are
made into quaint inkstands; Other
pieces figure in evening shoe buckles
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
viii Improve Church.

Muscatine, Feb. 2--The First Pres,
byterian church of Muscatine has
awarded the contract for a 100000
improvement to the church property.
The old church, which stands as one
of the pioneer edifices of Iowa, is %
be improved at a cost of $4,000, and
a like sum will be expended in the
erection of a Sunday school hall ad-
joining, which building will cores
pond in architectural detail to the
remodeled church. -....
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
WOMAN GETS BELGIAN HONOR
Order Of Leopold Is Conferred on
Nurse Who Rraved Shot
and Shell.

Havre.-The order of Leopold is con.
ferred on Mile. Renaudiere of Schaer.
beck for bravery under fire while serv.
ing with the Red Cross ambulance. In
a number of difficult fights Mile. Re.
naudiere went out on the field to seek
and bring in Belgian wounded in de,
tiance of shot and shell. Her name
now appears as chevalier OF the Order
OF Leopold on the war office records
by order of King Albert.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
WuHI

Wuff!
Hello" said the voice over the
phone. us this the type foundryT
YES" was the reply, this is the
type foundry"
WELL" said the voice, this is Bobbs
e Dobbs, the publishers. Will you
send us over about 100000 capital rs
right away?"
What in Sam Hill do you want with
100000 capital Tsp
We are setting up Roosevelt's auto.
biography" replied the voice.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
To Put Up Street Signs.

Keokuk, Feb 2.-Keokuk streets
will no longer be puzzle to the Wis.
itor. The streets will be marked
with large enamel signs in blue and
white, similar to those in OskaloOsa,
which will be legible at considerable
distance. The Civic league of Keo-
kuk, the :eading woman's organiza-
ton, undertook the matter of secur-
ing signs. They have been ordered
now and will be put in place at once.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
U. S. NAVAL SHIP AGROUND
Supply Vessel Celtic Wrecked in
Nantucket sound-15o Men
on Board.

Newport, r. l., Feb. 2.-The u. S.
navy supply ship Celtic went aground
on Half Moon shoal in Nantucket
sound, according to wireless message
received at the naval station here. The
ammunition ship Lebanon left at once
TO aid the stranded craft. The Celtic
carries a crew of $50.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Pheasants Not sutterino

The farmers in the southern part
OF Dubuque county, or that section
near the Monastery where the Eng
iish pheasants were turned loose a
year ago. are looking out for the
welfare of the birds and see to it that
feed is put out in convenient places
for them. Though the birds are
quite shy number of them have
been seen recently.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Hear From Helailn,.

Mrs. Arch Edwards of Abba recent.
ly received a letter from the little
girl in Belgium who received the
handsome doll she donated to the
children's Christmas ship. This Is
of itself sufficient evidence that the
goods got through and were appfe.
ciated. t.ga ~ atiA lfffl.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
no conaider Rrldae Renalrs.

A joint session of the Lee and Des
Moines county boards of supervisors
is soon TO be held at Fort Madison
for the purpose of considering and
deciding upon repairs to be made to
the Skunk river bridge, which is ON
the boundary line between the two
counties.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
MINER FOUND
WITH THROAT
CUT EAR TO EAR
BODY DRAGGED TO RAILROAD
AND THROWN ON TRACK.
KE0KUK TO HAVE STREET SIGNS
Presbyterians Of Muscatine to Spend
$4,000 improving Church Prop
erty--Delaware Co. Farmers Or
ganze to War on Thieves.

Centerville, Feb. 2.-W With his
throat cut from ear to ear, an Italian
miner here for about nine weeks was
found yesterday on the railroad
tracks with his head across the rail,
in the south part of town. A pool of
blood in the street near by showed
where he had been slain with razor
and his body dragged TO the track.
There are no clues to the murderer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Try This on Your Demiiohn.

Try This on Your Demijohn.
Dear Luke: ~
Little Brown jug OF, the days OF yore.
We've grown to love you more and more
Your rotund body. glazed and bright.
Banishes thoughts of gloomy night
So little Brown Jug. while your lips .
press,
Your answer 1 can only guess
This stolen kiss do not rebuke,
But whisper sweetly. softly
Luke McLuke
Luke McLuke
Luke McLuke."
Ezra Priff, Huntington, Dry Va.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
To Open Branch Store.

Cresco, Feb 2.-The Hub Clothing
will opan a branch store in
Lime Springs. A building is being
for them and they will car
ry a full line of clothing, shoes and
mems furnishings. Win Kerr of
Lime Springs will be manager.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
smoet,s Costly Speech.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Silence may be
golden. but II cost the government
$225.OOO for printing bills when Sena,
tor Smoot spoke nearly twelve hours
in the ilibuster against the ship-pur.
( sAco TN.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
YOUNG presldent OF uasaar.

Poughkeepsle. N. Y, Feb. 2.-Henry
Noble McCracken, aged thirty-four.
one OF the youngest college presidents
In America. has assumed his position
as president Of vassar college.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
The Montezuma Revival.

Rev. BIagg closed a successful two
weeks revival service at the NJ. e.
church Sunday night. There were
about twenty additions to the church
roll.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
RetchaI

This world would be a fine old spot.
1t surely would improve a lot.
If We were all as good as we
Advise our fellow men to be.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
RritIsh Marchlna sonas.

London.-Two hymns are in the
repertoire Of British marching songs
Onward. Christian Soldiers!' and
"oh Come. All Ye FAITHFUL"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Rescue e on Wrecked Steamer.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. 2.-Twenty-three
men from the Norwegian steamer Ami
ia. which went ashore near Turks Is
sid, were brought here by a tug.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
WiIIinQ 70 Stand Pat,

We have the wireless telegraph.
The horseless car Is here,
And yet we've no desire to guam
A glass OF foamless beer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Paw Knows EVERYTHING.

Wilie-Paw. what is Utopia?
Paw-Utopia is place where the
women are all dumb, my son.
Maw-Willie. you go out and shovel
of the sidewalk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
SadI

"Oh. woer" said lady named Carter.
"Old Fate has picked me for a martyr.
AS l stepped on this car
/ felt a strange Jar,
And know have busted my shoestring.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
auyinq and SELLING.

You buy experience at par.
And then 1t makes you boiler
To find that you can't make a sale
AT one cent on the dollar.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Correct,

Gabe-What does carrying Goals to
Newcastle mean?
SteVe-Giving a smoker In Pittsburgh.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Bits Of Blyplay
BY Luke McLuke
Copyright, 1915, the Cincinnati
Enquirer
BY Luke McLuke
Huh!

why is this Institution called the
Rockefeller foundation" asked the old
fogy. sD"
Because it is built on John DIS
rocks" replied the crouch.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
NOT INTERESTED IN
/ WELFARE EFFORTS
Morgan Has No Opinion on
Subject.
APPEARS BEFORE U. S. BODY
Tells Federal industrial Commission
He Is Unable to Offer Any sus.
sestions That Would Aid
Problems Of Humanity.

New York, Feb. I'm a remark
able recital before the federal in
dustrial commission, J. Pierpont Nor
gan smilingly disaVowed any interes
in the problems of child labor short
err working hours, increased pay and
improved conditions of labor.
Il have no opinions on the subject.
he repeated to a geries of questions
put to him.
This commission will appreciate
any suggestion you may make as I
man of large affairs that might
assist in establishing a more lasting
industrial peace" Mr.. Morgan was
informed.
Hasn't the Ability.
The purpose is admirable, but it Is
beyond me" he replied, breaking inta
laugh. Il have neither the power
nor the ability to suggest any legis
lation that wouldn't do more harm
than good.
Il hope it is not beyond this com
mission" he added, with meaning
look at Chairman Walsh. o..
In the exposition of his philosophy
Mr.. Morgan went Oh record against
organized labor, asserted the right
Of a banking house to control the pol.
fey of a railroad whose securities II
marketed. defended the trusts and in.
dorsed the great foundations OF wealth.
Distribution of Wealth.
His general attitude toward the
problems presented to him Is defined
in the following:
In your opinion is wealth distrib-
uted proportionally to the services
rendered to society,"" a.' N''a7<
Once more laughingly he replied:
That's too big question for me
! have never considered it,
Mr. Morgan said he was a director
in the Steel corporation, the Interna
tional Mercantile Marine, the Pull
mar company and the Northern Pa
cific railroad.
Appears to Be Assured.
From the outset he developed an
amused interest in the proceedings
and a half smile played over his face
during most OF the time that he testi
fed Likewise, he was combatiye
at times, as for instance when Chair
man Walsh asked If he owned or rep
resented any considerable amount OIL
stock in other corporations, he asked
sharply:
mean"
IN any way" said Walsh.
"Oh, il would be a long list. I'd
have to go back to the books anC
make it up. We have the stock peo
pie borrow on and deposit with US
and that sort of thing" Proceeding
the witness was examined as to the |
reports that are received by direc
tors.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Names Is Names.

Razor Hurt runs sawmill at Hal
ley, Ida.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Daily Health Hint.

Never Sing God Save the King" a
German picnic.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04

Things to Worry About.
A newly born giraffe is six feet tall.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-02-04
Our Daily SpeciaI,

When you are talking you are not
learning anything.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-24
DREADFUL PAINS
GREAT SUFFERING
Was the Lot of This Lady Who Tells
The Story Of How She Re-
covered Her Health.

Dallas. " C.-Mrs. Thomas Davis,
of this place. says: About two years
ago. when | was eighteen years old.
was in bad condition from wom-
anly troubles. | fell off until a
weighed not more than 50 lbs.
4 suffered dreadful pains in my
hips sides and abdomen. for about
5 DAYS out of every month.
couldn't sleep at night, and the
pains were so dreadful | couldn't lie
down for the blood would seem TO
rush to my head.
/ felt I must have some relief. Tor
It seemed that the awful suffering
would surely kill me.
| had read of what Cardui had done
for others. and thought | would try
1t.
After the use of one bottle. the
pains had entirely stopped and | was
able to sleep.
After using four bottles. ] was
well woman. was regular. | got back
my flesh. and now weigh l26 lbs;
and am able to do all my work with
out any trouble
I certainly recommend Cardui to
suffering women. for I know 1t cured
me
Nv friends who saw me when
weighed IS pounds and would see me
now. would know what Cardui had
done for me-"
Try Cardui.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-24
Scalp Treated,
Shampooing
AND
Hair Dressing
BATH HOUSE
BEAUTY PARLOR
THE GEM PROGRAM

Saturday. April "a.
Love o. the Parent Cowgirl, al
though in love with bandit, sacrifices
her affection when she learns that
her suitor is her fathers murderer.
A stern western sacrifice of love and
duty. Scenario and production by
Sydney Ayers.
"The Law of Love" Victor drama,
with Irene Wallace and Brunsley
Shaw. sSayNUNENk13eE eE
"Olive's Hero" Sterling juvenile
comedy.
Sunday, April %.
The Irish scene In the absorbing
emotional drama are wonderfully
realistic "The Duchess" 2 reel Gold
Eeal( featuring Cleo Madison Il Joe
King. Dear old Ireland. the Emerald
Isle, is the scene of this thrilling
heart interest drama. You'd never
guess that the scenes weren't actu-
ally taken on "the dear old sod so
cympathetically has the director
staged this beautiful photoplay. Cleo
Madison is a sweet Irish girl and Joe
King is a hero worthy of the name.
You'll enjoy every minute.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-24

Tallman, Lymon Gray, Il. B, Oberhol-
ger, Will Patterson, George Speer
Richard Wolgamot, j. e. Woodworth;
Mines. Fred Jackson, George Ander-
son; Messrs. DR.. r. 0. Hischi, Judge
John Chappelle, John Dean, George
Abrams, Fred Soehl, Francis Burke;
Misses Marie Dean, Beulah Cavolt,
Florence Adler, Catherine Cassidy,
Dessa Matchett Lenore Burke, Flea
nor Post.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-24
Christian Church.

Corner Ash and Noble.
Bible School at 9:45 a. m,
intermediate Christian Endeayor at
700 p. m.
Mid week service, Wednesday eve
ming.
Morning sermon: "The sympathy
Of Christ"
Jyeuning sermon: "Societys Debt
to Physicians and Surgeons" A spec
aI invitation to the general public.
You are cordially invited to attend
all these services. Strangers made
welcome.
GUY II. FYNDLEY, Minister