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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-13
GEORGE w. GEYER DEAD

George w. Geyer, 68 years old, prominent Royaon
resident died late yesterday from complication Of diseases
For two terms he member of the school board and
for several years president Of that body He is survived
by his widow one son John R Geyer Harrisburg
ney; two daughters Mrs Fannie Kaufman Of Mt Carmel
and Mrs Mary Aueman of GIddetown and one brother
Michael Geyer Londonderry township. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday morning at o'clock from the
house The Rev. H. A. Smith Of the Royalton United
Brethren Church. will oheiate, burial will at
! the cemetery at Geyers Church.
PERMIT MANSION HOUSE TRANSFER
Transfer OF the Mansion House, Riddletown, hotel
license from Samuel Ginsrieh John H Snyder
s permitted by the Dauphin county court to-day
-.
! CLOSE CONTRACT FOR sHRAPNEL
New York, Sept I3-Negotatons for the purchase by
the Russian government from the Canadian Car and
shells at of $52OOOOoO have virtually completed
I the local Offices of the company to-day.
VILLA EXECUTES GENERAL URBINA
Washington, Sept 13.-General Thomas Urbina has
been executed by General Villa for insubordinaon.
5 AMERICAN TROOPER KILLED
Brownsville Tex, Sept 13One United States trooper
killed and others wounded one probably fatally
when gang of Mexican bandits early to-day attacked the
8 American patrol
GERMANS WINNING ALONG DVINA
Berlin Sept 13The War Office announced to-day that
the Russians had elected from several positions on the
left bank Of the Dvina river This battle probably will de-
eide the fate of Riga.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-13
STEAMER WITH 1900
ABOARD IS BURNING (?
New York Office of Fabre Line I'm
able to Account For
Report
so MILES FROM HALIFAX
Vessel Sailed From New York on
Sept. 8 With Italian
Reservlsts
By Associated Press

New York, Sept. 13.-Thc Fabre
Line steamship SAINT Anna,
which was on fire in midoccan,
is safe and proceeding under es-
cort to the Azores, according 10
a wireless message received at the
lines local Office to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-13
NO PEACE PLANS OFFERED
By Associated Pyess

Rome, Sept. ~, via Paris, Sept. 13.
I'm discussing the recent visit of
Cardinal Gibbons to President Wilson,
the newspaper Roma which often Is
considered to be inspired by the Vati-
can says there is no idea at present
of offering mediation to the belliger-
ents but that the Pope's object is to
influence public opinion in favor OF
peace so that mediation will have
every chance of success when the cir
cumstances seem favorable.
CUaAEDUACf- GnT ~
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tContinued on Page 12.1
Smokes Cigarets in Bed;
Ten Families Homeless

Mount Carmel, Pa, Sept 13.-Ten
families here are homeless to-day as
the result of a fire which is said to
have been caused by boarder smok-
ing cigarettes in bed. The blaze was
in the heart of the richest residential
section. The loss may reach fifty
thousand dollars. Several firemen
were injured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-13
APPROVE REpIsCoUNT RATE

IT HsV II AkL9DI5OOONI Il IaIE
Washington, d. c., Sept. 13.-The
Federal Reserve Board to-day an
proved a rediscount rate of 3b per
cent. on ten-day commercial paper
and 8 per cent. on commodity paper
for the Philadelphia reserve bank.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-13
River
General Conditions

Pressure is high in eastern dis
trictS and low over the central and
western portions of the country IT
la highest over northern New Eng
land and lowest over southwest
ern Colorado.
Showers have fallen in the last
"a hours in the middle and upper
Susquehannn valley, over the grent-
er part of the lake region and gem
orally ever the north part of the
country.
1t is 2 to IA degrees warmer than
than on Saturday morning in the
greater part of the lake region
and In the Ohio and upper Mispis-
sippi and lower Missouri valleys.
Temperature, 3 q. m, 20.
Sun; Rises, 5.44 a. MT sets, 6.1s
y. m,
Moons First quarter, Sept 10,
2.2I a. m.
River stages s.5 feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays WEATHER
Highest temperature, SO.
lowest temperature. 90.
Mean temperature, 04.
Normal temperature, &C.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-13
THE WEATHER

Harrisburg and Vicinity, Fair
Tonight md probably Tuesday.
Continued high Temperatures.
Eastern Pennsylvania; Fair To-
night and probably Tuesday. Not
much change In temperature. Light
variable winds, mostly sOutherIy.
River
The SusquehannR river and its
principal branches will fall slowly
or remain nearly stationary.
A stage of about 3.4 feet is In
dicated for Harrisburg Tuesday
morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
FIVE GENERATIONS
MEET AT NEW SHARON

New Sharon, Aug. "a. 1T Is not Of
ten that five generations all living at
the same time can be found. but such
was the case when on Monday at the
J. M. Ogle home In New Sharon, Mrs.
Nancy Groves of Union township and
four generations Of her posterity were
together and had their pictures. taken.
They were: Mrs. Nancy Groves, her
daughter, Mrs. J. M. Ogle. her grand
daughter, Mrs. Eugene O'Brien, great
granddaughter, Mrs. Homer Holloway,
and the great-great grandson, little
Kenneth Holloway. Mrs. Groves Is
ninety-two years old and Is robbed of
her eyesight, but Notwithstanding, she
is active and cheerful and takes de-
light In her posterity. The occasion
was one OF interest to all concerned.
and the picture taken at this time will
become before many years a valued
heirloom because of the rarely Of five
generations. Grandmother Groves Is
to be congratulated on her long life
and posterity.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
NAME COMMITTEE
FOR>BUCKEYE PICNIC

Centerville, Aug. "a. Tho oficers
of the Appanoose County Buckeye as
ISOLATION met at the ONCE of the prest'
dent, w. B. Hays, and the following
were appointed:
Committee on arrangements - L. c..
Mechem, chairman; J. B. Maring, Jake
Harter and L. G. Sheppard.
Advertising Mrs. G. w. Needels,
J. I. Ong and Halle Dale.
Grounds and coffee Hallee Dale,
Misses Carrie Treon and Sallie Wright.
The eleventh annual picnic will be
held at Glen Hagan park the first
Thursday in September
All Ohio people in the county, with
their families, are urged to come and
bring their baskets and enjoy the day.
The Ohioans in Appanoose county al
ways have a hne time at these annual
and It Is a fine way to keep
in touch with the good people that are
proud to call Ohio there birth place
and proud Of the state of their adop-
ton, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
TAFTDECLINES TO
HEAR SUFFRAGETTES

Portland, Ore, Aug. 24.-Just before
his departure from Portland, Former
President William H. Taft, who was
en- route today to San Francisco, de-
clined to receives party of Congress
'sional union suffragists at his hotel
on the plea of lack of time.
Mrs. Lee Davenport of this city led
the delegation, which was composed
OF about q dozen women. At the hotel
they took seats and sent up word to
Mr.. Taft that they had arrived and de-
sired to lay before him their propag-
anda Mr.. Taft sent back an answer,
written in his own hand and couched
in courteous terms, saying his sche-
dule of engagements for the day was
full and that he could not possibly re-
celve the delegation. Mrs. Davenport
sent up an insistent reply but Mr..
Taft stood form. Finally the women
left.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
PROMINENT KEOKUK
CITIZEN Is CALLED

Keokuk, Aug. "a. David A. Young,
member Of the board of supervisors,
former Iowa state senator and resident
of Keokuk and vicinity for many years,
passed away at the homo OF his son, w.
M. Young. The funeral will be held
Wednesday afternoon at $3.50 at the
Baptist church.
David A. Young was one Of the most
prominent men in Lee county, and tho
news Of his death has been received
with regret by his large hosts OF
friends and acquaintance, who had
learned to look on him as an exponent
of the highest type of citizenship.
During the man years he was in
public life, his efforts had been to-
wards lettering the state and the COM
munity in which he lived and his long
and excellent record in the Iowa sen.
ate and on the board of Lee county
supervisors was because Of this. He
was the father Of many bills in the
state senate for the good of Iowa, and
while supervisor, was active In build
ing new bridges and improving the
reads To him belongs much Of the
credit for the new Montrose-Keokuk
river highway which is the delight OF
motorists of this vicinity,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
THROWN OUT OF CAR
WHILE TRAIN MOVES

Missouri Valley, Aug: "a. Thrown
out of the door of an express car near
here while the train was In motion,
George Barnette of Boone, brakeman
on the Northwestern fast passenger
train, is seriously hurt.
Barnette is in the Heise hospital. 1t
will be ceveral days before the full ex-
tent of his injuries Is known
Barnette was climbing over pile
of express to reach the end door when
a package overturned. AS he fell, he
hit the sill of the door with the back
Of his head. The blow was so severe
It turned him over so that his chin hit
the rail as he struck the ground. A
cash at the base OF the skull is the
most serious of several bad wounds.
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HUSBAND IN PEN;
WIFE. WANTS HELP
kEOKUk CO. WOMAN ASKS FOR
PENSION TO CARE FOR HER
MINOR CHILDREN.

Sigourney, Aug. "a. I'm State vs..
George Hammes, the defendant Is &C
cused of burglary committed at Har'
per in the early part Of the summer.
He was arrested and lodged In jail
where he has been for the last couple
of months. At an adjourned session
of the district court held on Monday
the defendant was released on his own
bond. Among other matters before
the district court, there were two ap-
plications under the widows pension
law. Mrs. G.. w. Biewen from Harper
made application on the ground that
she was unable to support her four
minor children who are from two to
eight years of age. Mrs. Biewen is not
q widow, but her husband Is now serv-
ing an eight year term in the reform
atory at Anamosa for granddaughter
and the court held that the law applied
In her case, as her husband left her
no means with which to support her
self and minor children. The court
made an allowance of $1.25 per week
for each minor child Mrs. j. A. Kelly
from Thornburg came before the court
on a similar application. She alleged
that her husband was killed sometime
last year in a coal mine at Valley
Junction and left her no means OF sup
port. She has four minor children, but
a. the law requires six months resi-
dence In the county the court was In
doubt as to whether the order could be
made and took the matter under ad-
visement, Mrs. Kelly resided in Keo.
kuk county only for the past TWO
months.
In the guardianship Of John B. Ferry
q claim in favor Of Keokuk county for
the sum Of $4,000 was established and
the guardian ordered to pay 1t after
payment Of costs and attorney fees.
The Wills Of Robert s. Scott and Ruth
G. J. Bunnell were admitted to pro-
bate and executors appointed and IN
the estates of David Keiser and Alice
Keiser final reports we're approved and
administrators discharged. 49,.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
YOUTH is SAVED BY
OXYGEN MACHINE

Davenport, Aug. 24.-Walter Buster,
IS years old, who fell from canoe
last night and was beneath the sur
face of the water for fifteen minutes,
was resuscitated by the use Of an oxy-
gen machine and fully recovered from
the accident. The work was done by
policemen, who were able for the first
time to avail themselves Of the les.
sons taught in a life saving school OF
instruction conducted for them few
weeks ago. One of the several de-
vices provided for resuscitating the
drowned was also used for the first
time
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
RETRACTS PROMISE
AND MAKES ESCAPE

Paris, Aug. 24.-Eugene Gilbert,
the French aviator, brought down Ave
German aeroplanes before he was
compelled by an accident to his motor
To land on Swiss territory last June.
Since his escape from Switzerland and
his arrival in Paris on Sunday night
he has been treated as popular hero.
When first interned in Switzerland
Gilbert gave his word not to attempt
to escape. The enforced idleness
preyed on his mind, however, and he
took back his promise and seized the
first opportunity to get away. A
friend provided him with disguise.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
GEORGIA CUT OFF
BY BOSTON FIRM

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. PA Boston
firm which for the past two years has
furnished the city of Atlanta with
caulking material has refused to have
further dealings with the municipal
authorities until action is taken in
connection with the lynching of Leo
M. Frank, according to w e. Cham
bers, city purchasing agent
Mr.. Chambers today made public
the following letter received from the
concern:
Answering your letter of the 18th,
we do not care to quote prices on
caulking and we do not wish to solicit
further any of the business Of the city
of Atlanta until the state of Georgia
has taken Official acting looking to the
apprehension and punishment Of those
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,NcENp,AR,sM SUSPECTED.

Algona, Aug. a. -Incendiarism Is
strongly suspected in the case of The
fire that damaged the new $4,000 CEN
trail school building in Grant township
in Kossuth county causing loss esti-
mated at about $1,000. The school
building was but recently completed
and fortunately the furniture hadsnot
vet been installed. The fire was ex-
tinguished by a force of about sixty
men, who formed bucket lines and
fought the blaze for an hour and a
half The smoke was first seen issuing
from the central building at o'clock.
It was found to have started In the
basement directly over the boiler In
which there had beeen no fire for some
time. It was discovered also that the
pressure tank which had been filed
had been drained before the fire,
which is con sidered another evidence
of incendiarisnl
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
CENTRAL STATION
FOR HORSES IS PLAN
WOULD ESTABLISH PLACE TO AS
sEMBLE ANIMALS FOR ENG.
LIsH AND ITALIANS.

Des Moines, Aug. "a. Negotiations
which have been under way for the
establishment of a central station IN
Des Mpines for the assembling OF
horses for the English and Italian ar
buyers who have been comforting with
representatives Of the foreign coun-
tries expect to receive final word from
them soon.
The foreign agents were in Des
Moines Thursday evening. At that
time the most Of the details OF estab-
fishing stables here were agreed upon.
The proposition must be sanctioned by
the head of the purchasing department
in this country before contracts can be
signed.
Iowa Is furnishing large number
Of horses for the European war. The
foreign buyers have concluded that 1t
will be cheaper to have headquarters
in Des Moines than to continue to send
Iowa horses to st. Louis and from
there to some port.
Each ship carries 1000 horses. 1t Is
the practice to assemble horses at one
Of the central stations until there are
enough to make shipload. They are
then sent on to the coast to be taken
to the war zone.
Des Moines horse buyers said yes
terday they had heard nothing regard
ing q report that many horses sent
from Iowa to st. Louis recently had
died. One firm purchasing horses for
the allies Is said to have stopped buy
ing for the reason that some one In
terested in keeping the animals from
being delivered in Europe has been
DOisOn1ng them
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
COMPLETING PLANS
FOR 18Th Ia. REUNION

Muscatine, Aug. "a. Final plans for
the Thirty-fifth Iowa reunion to be held
here on September II and IL will be
formed at meeting to be held in the
near future, according to announce
ment today by member of the COM
mittee in charge of the arrangements.
Members of the regiment have been
busy for some time making prepare
tons for the gathering but, for reasons
which are not stated. no definite in
formation can be given relative to the
program.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
.cAAUTAUQUA ON
At BLOOMFIELD
npENlNo DAY MOST AUSPiCIOos;
a KENTUCKY BISHOP IS
FIRST SPEAKER.

Bloomfield, Aug. "a. The DAVIS
county chautauqua starts out under
favorable conditions, Monday, August
%, the opening day being ideal. Inere
was a good crowd in attendance for
the first afternoon lecture which was
given by Bishop H. Moore of KENTUCKY.
His subject was mainly eulogy OF the
Confederate General Morgan. Ills
thought is that the confederate armies
were entitled to as much honor Tor
their bravery in the rebellion, as their
northern brethren regardless OF their
defeat. But his eulogy did not stop
with the men. He eulogized the cav.
.1r~ horse "a much as the men, and
related amusing incidents where the
cavalry horse was the main actor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
GARMENT MAKERS
DEMAND INCREASE

!, Chicago, Aug. IA demand for
better working conditions, higher
wages, uniform scales in the various
classifications and blanket wage
contract is to be made this week on
their employers by ladies' garment
workers Of Chicago 1t was announced
today. About 5000 workers are af-
fected, Benjamin Schlesinger, presi-
dent OF the International Ladies' Gar
ment Workers union, will arrive here
Friday to confer with local omcials
Of the union and aid in the formula
ton of the demands.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
DIES WHILE
DRIVING TO HIS HOME

Charlton, Aug. "a. Stephen Ran
dali, of Cedar township, one of the
pioneer residents Of this county, died
suddenly last Saturday afternoon. He
took dinner in Russell with Samuel
Badger, and soon afterward started
home. When the team arrived there
he was found dead In the buggy. His
demise was due to heart failure. His
son, James Randall, Of this place. who
is overseer Of the county farm, accom-
panied by his wife, attended the funer.
al services which were held at Bethel
church Monday afternoon at 1870
O'Clock,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
CEDAR RAPIDS IS
.EXPECT|NCCROWDS
COMMERCIAL CLUB AND ROAD
BOOSTERS PREPARING FOR
N. w. CONGRESS.

Cedar Rapids, Aug. "a. Elaborate
and extensive plans are being made by
the Cedar Rapids commercial club and
local good roads boosters for the en-
tertainment and business sessions OF
the Northwestern road congress, which
meets in this city, October to Z. The
meeting promises to be the largest
gathering of good roads experts and
enthusiasts held in the United States
this year.
J. P. keenan,, secretary of the con-
gress, and T. H. Mcdonald, state high
way engineer, we're in conference TO-
day with John Wunderlich, secretary
of the Cedar Rapids commercial club.
relative to providing accommodation
for delegates who will attend the con-
gress.
Mr.. keenan, told Mr.. Wunderlich that
Gov. George w. Clarke had appointed
two delegates from each county In the
state and in addition the mayors OF
the various cities had appointed dele
gates. The commercial clubs, auto.
mobile clubs, and good roads asocia-
tons in Iowa have been requested to
send In their lists of delegates. 1t Is
estimated more than 5000 will be pre-
sent TO rthe opening session on Octo-
Der 1.
Delegates will be present from Wis
consin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois,
North and South Dakota, Missouri and
Indiana, who, by meeting In conven-
ton. will be the means of awakening
good roads enthusiasm in every county
in Iowa, as we'll as adjoining states.
Automobile tours now are being plan
ned from cities within $50 miles of
Cedar Rapids, and it is thought that
tho influx of visiting automobilists will
be strong argument for the Iowa
good roads movement. A general in
vitation is being sent out all over the
state by John Wunderlich, calling the
attention of good roads lovers to the
meet and urging them to come to Co.
dar Rapids, October 4.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
MAY HAVE DANCING
DURING CONCERT

Fl. Madison, Aug. "a. Dancing on
the grass or on the sidewalks or
streets as part of the band concert
events held in this city on Thursday
evenings of next week is feature of
the affair, that should be added. ac-
cording to the opinions expressed to-
day by dancers in the city. That the
novel idea would be one that would
contain much amusement to hundreds
and also follow a movement that Is
being adopted in many cities, is known.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
REPORT PLANS TO
INCREASE SUPPLIES

Toxic, Aug 24.-Premier ORuma
and Minister Of War Okla have paid a
visit to Nikko to report to the emper-
or their plans for swelling the.aation's
output of munitions in aid of Japans
allies in the war.
Orders have been dispatched to the
foundries and factories Of the empire
that are engaged in the production OF
munitions to rush their work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
w C.. r U. At HEDRlCk.

Hedrick. Aug. "a. - A Women's
Christian Temperance union was or.
ganized in Hedrick last week by State
Organizer Laura B. Hale of Sioux City,
The following officers were elected for
one wear: President, Rhoda Wilson;
corresponding secretary, Dorothy
Pomeroy; recording secretary, Faith
McWilliams; treasurer, Mrs. Ella
Smith
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
RANANA TREES ON
JAMAICA RUINED

New York, Aug. 24.-The hurricane
which recently swept over the West
Indies destroyed 80 per cent of the
banana trees on the north side OF the
island of Jamaica, according to Off
GERS of the steamer Commodore Rol-
Inns. which arrived today. The steamer
brought a large cargo OF bananas
which were cut from the trees felled
by the hurricane.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
ASK AN INJUNCTION
AGAINST SALOONS

Danville, H., Aug. 24.-The argu-
ment asking for a temporary injunc-
ton to prevent the saloons of Dan
Vile from operating In defiance of the
city council order refusing to grant
licenses was started in the circuit
court here today.
Judge De Selm Of Kankakee Is hear
ing the case on invitation Of the sit
ting judge here.
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men who murdered Leo M. Frank"
The communication was signed by
the president Of the company.
GRIMES ARRESTS PEDDLER.

Sigourney, Aug. "a. Sheriff &. J.
Grimes went to Delta Saturday after
noon and brought back with him one
Harry Alexander. Alexander Is ac.
cused of shipping several articles OF
personal property of which he was not
the owner from Des Moines to Delta
and there selling them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
81 CENTS FOR WOOL.

Corning, Aug. "a. Peter Hill
brought his wool to town and sold 1t to
Downing & Son. Mr.. Hill had a little
over 1900 pounds, for which he receiv-
ed the top price, 81 cents pound. 1t
was extra fine wool. About seven
punches of wool were, delivered to
Downing & Son that day, making about
$500 pounds. The price ranged from
20 to 81 cents.
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AIR SOON TO OPEN.

Des INES, Aug. 24.-Final prepa.
rations for the opening of the Iowa
state fair here tomorrow we're com.
pleted today Several train loads Of
i've stock and exhibits arrived at the
fair grounds during the day.