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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
|.AST FILING DAY
PROVESBUSY0NE
Many Cases Listed to Come
to Trial During Next !
Term of Court +
CLAIMS COVER MANY
DIFFERENT MATTERS
Suits for Threshihg Outfits,
Personal Injuries and
Grocery Bills Up
From Thursdays Daily,

A from Thursdays Daily.
~ actions covering as many diner
.<charges have been fled today
the clerk of the district court fol
tnah during the next term which opens
bn Monday, August 20.
Today il the last filing day and the
clerks ofice force this morning OK
pected. that q number OF other actions
would be listed during the late after
boon. The dockets will be large this
time and there will be considerable
work TODD. The chancery slate was
vsry thoroughly cleaned of last term
by Judge Hunter, but so many more
cases OF that nature have been filed
that there viii be plenty to do In that
division when court 'convenes.
The largest amount Of damages ask.
which Il sought BY o. L. Belknap
Paul r. r 90. Bslknap sAys that he
was driving under bridge belonging
70 the company on South College
strsst on October 3. 1918, when a pile
Of cindsss and debris fell from the
top onto him fn3uring his back and
shoulders. He was accompanied by
WUu8m O0o0D0I VINO uA0O q 6AulASSI
suit Wednesday. Minnie Miller vs..
Joseph Chiffon Is the title OF a suit for
1000 damages for alleged misrepre-
sentation Of the location Of right Of
way on some land sold by the defend
ant to the plaintiff. The J. I. Case
Threshing Machine Co., is asking a
judgmeat Of 1886 and costs from G.
Dashed for merchandise said to have
been purchased.
William Zimmerman VS.. Mrs. Rilda
J, Ryan White is the title of an action
IN which judgment to the amount of
S36. 80 is asked for goods and wares
sold by the plaintiff to the defendant.
e. T. Clutch asks the court to give him
I Judgment for $132.05 against Ed An
derson and Lafey Anderson as dam
ages for the conversion to their own
use of land held on mortgage by him.
The land in question is one-half in
terest In eighteen acres Of corn on the
Andrew Anderson farm in Columbia
township and one-half interest in thir-
ty acres on the Ed Anderson farm IN
Polk township.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
BURGLARS TAKE
VISITORS RING

vinton, Aug. 12.-Burglars entered
the home of w. Perrin Of Vinton and
took a diamond ring valued at $225
and a gold watch. The ring was the
property of Miss Wander Horck OF
North Dakota, guest at the Perrin
home. It was taken from the dresser
The front door to the house had been
left unlocked as it was swelled from
dampness and would not close. The
watch was the property of Floyd
Towner and was valued as a keep
sake, having belonged to his father.
There is no clue to the robber. A re-
ward is offered for the return Of the
watch.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
HANGING IS POSTPONED.

Fort Worth, Teas, Aug. 12.-Thirty
minutes before C. A. Myers was to be
hanged here today the clerk of the
court of criminal appeals in Austin
telephoned to the sheriff to delay the
execution until further notice. A writ
Of habeas corpus had been filed before
the court, questioning Myers sanity.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
TO REcElVE BONUS.

Lawton. Aug. 12.-Ernest Weus.
thoff and Frank, his brother, are to
receive bonus of $1,000 apiece for
remaining on their parents farm near
Lawton. The joint will of the parents
providing for the bonuses was filed
in the district court.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
MUNICIPALITIES. TO MEET.

Council Bluffs, Aug. 12.-The league
Of Iowa Municipalities will hold their
annual session which is expected 70
he the largest in the history OF the
organization, at Council Bluffs during
the month of September. The 1911
meeting was held in Burlington.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
P. G. JOHNSON DIES
NEAR CHARLTON

Charlton, Aug. H. p. G. Johnson,
one OF Chariton's most highly esteem
ed residents, passed away at his home
in the west part Of the city on Tues.
day evening after an extended illness
with cancer OF the face. He is surviv-
ed by his wife and three children, Hill.
mer johnson, Of Wausa, Neb., Gus Of
st. Joseph, Mo-, and Eskel, of this city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
PUMPING WATER
OUT OF EASTLAND

Chicago, Aug. IL. -Four huge pumps
resumed sucking the tons of water
from the half submerged hull Of the
steamship Eastland today to tighten
the weight OF the ship before derricks
are set to work to place the wrecked
boat on an even keel. Of1cials hope
to have the ship raised by tomorrow.
The rishting of the ship Is expected
to release q number Of bodies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
REPUD|ATEs HIS
Theft ADMISSION
CEDAR RAPIDS BANK TELLER TO-
DAY DENIES CONFESSION he
MADE WEDNESDAY,

Cedar Rapids, Aug. 12.-Leo Per-
rim, former paying teller Of the
Cedar Rapids National bank, who
yesterday confessed to robbIng the
bank OF $4,000, and last night
repudIatsd the confession, this at
ternoon was placed under arrest.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
APpLE CROP WAS INSURED.

Hamburg, Aug. 12.-George STAT
ford says his orchard was badly dam.
aged by hail two weeks ago. Lucky
for him he was carrying $4,000 insur.
ance on It. He settled his insurance
this week and drew half the value of
the policy, which was $1,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
HARD ON TRANSMITS,

Manchester, Aug. 12.-At meeting
Of the city fathers an ordinance was
passed which makes 1t difiicult for
transients who wish to sell wares. Fiji
teen dollars a day or $50 per week is
the license fee set for those coming
here henceforth
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
WILL HAVE chAuTAuoUA.

Brighton, Aug 12.-Brighton will
have a chautauqua August 2O-26 under
the direction Of the Meneley bureau
providing 200 tickets are sold in adj
vance, the most Of which are already
subscribed. The Woodman lodge will
furnish the grounds and seats
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
FIRE IN GARAGE AT KEoTA.

Keota, Aug. IA fire in the rear
Of the Williams garage here was pre-
vented from doing great damage BY
the quick action Of the local fire de-
partment. A few tools and work
bench only were destroyed. The
building is in the business center OF
the town and the blaze at first threat
ened to be serious.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-14
These Well
Known
GOODS
At PRICES FOR AUGUST
THAT DESERVE YOUR CLOSE
EXAMINATION

At PRICES FOR AUGUST
THAT DESERVE YOUR CLOSE
EXAMINATION
Boys school pants - tho
kind that wear - at -. 49c
Boys waists - splendid
value, all sizes - at 80. 25c
Fancy and plain all silk
ribbon - yard, at ....... 1oc
Misses regular Soc IIsIe
union suits at ........... 25c
Mons shirts, the kind that
wear and fit perfectly, at 4ec
Here 10 a s. hammock, none
better, our price ....... 1925
Regular $500 hammock you
can buy here at ....... 1926
- extra heavy all copper
wash boiler at ........ $3.50
50 clothes wrInger, the kind
you are looking for -. 1919
s5c wash boiler, full size. at sec
$I.oV suit C&6Sy S%UA "0u
made, large slze, at 80. esc
81 suit case, real durable, at 69c
75e suit case, splendid quality
- at ................ 4sc
In smaller cases we have
them at ................ 24c
Ladies' So low shoes In
samples at ............ $1.0o
$3.50 value In ladies' shoes,
all sizes, at .......... $1.69
HygIenic talcum powder, none
better, special ......... 1oc
soc and 81 parasoIs, you can
buy here at ............ 49c
Only a few straw hats left at
about your own price.
Most serviceabIe and best fit
ting p. N. corsets at :. $1.00
Greatest values In corsets
ever shown at .......... Soc
The Fair
11e East Main Street
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
MOONSHINERS ADMIT
GUILT TO 50 COUNTS

FORT SMITH. Ark, oct. 2O.-John
L. Casper. John Farabee. George Hart
man and Charles Brubaker. all OF
Kansas City: :. T. Williams of Win
ston Salem. y. c.. former revenue
agent. John Coney OF Fort Smith. J.
Henry Brown. Harrison. Ark. former
internal revenue gauger. pleaded
guilty in the United states district
court this morning TO an indictment
containing 23 counts alleging various
violations of the internal revenue laws
concerning the operation OF disulleries
and the manufacture OF whisky. SEN
teuce was deferred until tomorrow.
The defendants except Casper plead
ed guilty to an counts in the indict-
ment except the last three. which
charged unlawful possession of cam
celled revenue stamps. Casper asked
for permission 20 plead guilty I'm the
same manner but the government in
sisted that ne plead guilty 10 the in
dictment in its entirety This he die
later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
Northern Woman Wanted AS
Women's Federation Head

short time, has withdrawn. leaving
the northern women without a nom
inee. 1t is confidently expected by
club women Of South Bend, however,
that a dark horse" will be sprung
who will have no difficulty IN carrying
the day.
The delegates from the South Bend
clubs have not thus far been in
structed The delegates from the
The Thursday club will hold a meet
ing Thursday afternoon when instruc-
tons may be given. The Impromptu
club will also hold another meeting
before the delegates leave. but it has
not been decided as yet whether they
will be given instructions. The four
delegates from the Mishawaka Wo-
mans club will probably be instruct
ed at a meeting Saturday, according
TO the president.
The delegates who will attend from
South Bend and Mishawaka who will
leave Tuesday morning for the con-
vention are as follows: Progress club.
Mrs. k c. DeRhodes Mrs. Fred
Woodward. Mrs Carrie F.. Meyer.
Mrs. J. c. PaxsOn. Miss Harriet
Keller and Mrs Victor Jones. who
will attend by virtue Of her Office;
Woman's Civic club OF South Bend.
Mrs. L. S FIckenscher and Mrs. Alma
q. Ware: Thursday club. Mrs. ]. T.
Kelley and Mrs. George Phillips. who
attends as president of the club: I'm
prOmptu club. Mrs. Ryell T. Miller
and Mrs Charles Keltner; Mishawaka
WOman's club. Mrs. Robert Robertson.
Mrs ]. w Russell. Mrs. George p.
Williams and Mrs. W. b. Christophel
The Patron-Teachers' club OF Mish-
awake will send no delegate.
Mrs. w. Z. Miller and Mrs. Richard
Elbel Will attend from South Bend as
visitors. Mrs. Miller will be among
the speakers at the Consumers
league luncheon to be- held during the
convention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20

In spite of the fact that Mrs. Victor
Jones. president Of the Progress club
of South Bend, is being urged into the
race for the presidency of the State
Federation Of Women's clubs, she has
refused to consider the nomination.
Under no circumstances Will / ac-
cept the nomination" said Mrs. Jones
Wednesday morning, when approached
on the subject. There are numerous
reasons which have influenced my de-
cision. / refused some time ago to
run. long before the complications
arose which promise to precipitate a
fight for the office. so I do not feel
that 1 am deserving those who have
been urging my candidacy"
The election OF new officers for the
state federation Will take place at the
convention 10 be held oct. % to 80 at
indianapolis. A large delegation Will
attend from the northern part Of the
state. including is delegates from
clubs OF South Bend and Mishawaka-
1t is the women from the northern
section OF the state who have been
urging the nomination upon Mrs. Vic
tor Jones. not only because she would
make strong and capable officer
and. being the second vice president
Of the state federation is in line fer
the NFSl once huL also because the
northern women are unwilling again
TO pass the scepter 10 an indianapolis
woman or am Indianapolis nominee.
They are backed IN their ambition
bv NO inconsidera bic numbers from
the southern part of the state who
are anti Mrs l. J. Cox Of Terre Haute
10 is claimed that Mrs. Cox is backed
by the liquor interests Of the state
Hence the state-w wide opposition. Mrs
Cox. however, has a large following
throughout the state who disbelieve
that she is so backed and feei that
she is eminesitiy Stted for the Office
Mrs. Caroline Fairbanks OF Fof.
Wayne, who was in the running Car a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
SHIP SAID To Be
PRIVATEER ASHORE
Twin Sisters is Being Repaired
by Germans Preparatory to
Going to Sea Again.

NEW ORLEANS, La. oct. 20-The
high powered steam yacht, Twin Sis
ters, suspected Of being German
privateer. is reported ashore at Cote
Blanche, La
The Two Sisters, which left Calves
ton in September with German officers
and crew aboard, has been suspected
Of having been fitted out for the pur-
pose of preying upon British shipping
in gulf waters. Fishermen who dis
covered the yacht report that three
Germans and some natives were en-
gagged in caulking the vessel. prepar-
atory to going to sea again.
The German captain and three
others of the crew left the Two Sis
tiers shortly after it was driven
ashore by the recent storm, but they
were expected TO return almost any
day.
The yacht has sufficient provisions
aboard to last a crew of eight or 10
men for several months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
Bull GARIANS TAKE
1000 SERBIANS
Berlin Report Tells of Sue
CeSSeS in the Different
War Zones.

BERLIN. oct. 90. (by wireless) -
Bulgarian troops have captured 1000
Serbiaus and L cannon, the German
war office announced today. The fol-
lowing report on operations IN the
Balkan theater of war was issued:
I'm the Balkans theater of war,
Austro-H Hungarian troops are advanc-
ing on Shabatz Gin northwestern
Serbia). The Serbians were thrown
back further south of LuCica and Bo-
zevaC.
bulgarian troops have occupied
Sultan-Tepe. While Bulgarian troops
were advancing on huneVa (uorth-
east of UskubJ they took two thou
sand Serbian prisoners and captured
u cannon"
The official report on operations in
the eastern theater of war tells OF
further advances by the army OF
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg toward
Riga. his forces moving forward
northeast and northwest of Mitau.
The report dealing with the eastern
theater OF war lis as follows.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg'
army advanced northeast and north
army con- sues lighting on the Styr
Gin Gsi'c.al-
The Export of operations in the
western tr.ater Of war SAYS
Germ "a troops I'm CounterinE ad-
vance northeast of Prunay captured
four officers and 364 French soldiers.
They t,esk three machine guns and
three mine throwers. Near Middle
kerke an English aeroplane was shot
down. Its occupants were taken pris-
onera-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20

clared that Mr.. Asquith had pratical-
ly resigned and that he would be sue
ceeded by Andrew Bonar Law. the
uniOnist chief. This was fatty denied
by friends Of Asquith today.
Whatever the outcome of the cab
met crisis may be, it is apparent that
matters of vast Importance are de-
veloping in London. The govern
ment has not yet taken the public
into its confidence as to the reasons
for the presence in London of NJ.
Millerand, the French minister of
war. and his conference with the
war committee" Of the British cab
met This conference was also at
tended by Am AMBASSADOR Cambon, the
French envoy to England. 1t is un-
derstood that no representative of the
Russian government was present.
AS it is believed that the chief sub
ject discussed at the conference had
10 do with the situation in the Bal
kans, il Is regarded as somewhat
strange that the Russian government
was not represented. the near east
question being one that vitality inter
ests the Slavs.
OF the many names that have been
mentioned In connection with the Of
fee of attorney general since the
resignation Of Sir Edward Carson that
of Sir Frederick Smith stood out most
prominently today. One report said
that Smith, who is at present solicitor
general, had been offered Carson S
portfolio and had taken the proposal
under consideration.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
PINK PUMPS OUT OF
PLACE PIT SCHOOL
Low Necked and Short skirts Are
Condemned by Sponsor OF
High Girls.

Pink puru 3s are ell right in the ball
room. but they have no place in the
high school.
At least this was what Miss Ethel
Montgomery, sponsor OF the girls at
the high school told them at an as
sembiy meeting for girls held at noon
Wednesday. Along with the pink
pumps Miss Montgomery placed the
low neck dresses and the short skirts.
1T has been the talk OF the school. g"
she said, that is, by the boys, as to
the manner of which you girls are
wearing low neck dresses and short
skirts. l also noticed that a certain
girl has been wearing pink pumps to
school, and this is certainly not a
place Of fashion, but a school TO at
tend"
Miss Montgomery is a strong advo-
cate Of uniform dress for the girls and
she hopes TO inaugurate this idea at
the local high school.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
Takes Stand But is Asked to
Step Aside Until Books
and Papers Have
Been Identified.
EXPECT FUR TO FLY
AT CROSS EXAMINATION
R. v. Lindabury, Chief Counsel
For Rockefeller, Will Cues
ton Governments
Witness.

NEW YORK. Oct 20.-Charles s.
Mellen. one time president of the New
Haven railway, today took the witness
stand in the United States district
court 10 tell again his inside story of
jugglery and stock manipulation that
may send his former millionaire as
sistants on the New Haven directorate
to prison.
William Rockefeller and his CO.
defendants in the mOmentous conspir-
acy trial. were in court early, eagerly
waiting on the words of the govern
ments star witness, the man whom
they said they made and the man who
has turned against them.
r. V. Lindabury, counsel for Rock
efeller, will cross examine Mellen and
the accused directors were predicting
that the fur would fly when Lindabury
put Mellen over the grill.
Mellen's complete testimony is eN-
pected to consume more than a week,
possibly two
Identify Records.
Mellen's testimony was preceded by
two witnesses who identified New
Haven books and records which the
government plans to putin the records.
Mellen entered the court several
minutes before it opened. He was
alone.
Delaney Nicoll. counsel for Lewis
Cass Ledyard. arose and shook hands
heartily with NIellen and slapped him
on the back, but Lindabury took no
notice of the former New Haven pres
ident.
MeI1en chatted with the defendants,
and Hemingway. until court
convened. The governments star wit
ness took a seat within the rail.
tation OF evidence by calling Arthur
F.. Clark. for 25 years secretary of the
New Haven, to identify books and
papers, check stubs, etc.
Thomas Thatcher objected 10
Clark's testimony about papers signed
in 1872. He contended that the gov
eminent must confine it's allegations of
conspiracy 10 acts committed within
the statute of limitations, three years
prior to the indictment in 1914. He
said the government could go back
to 1872 for it's facts, as that was not
only without the statute of limitations
period. but is years before the enact
ment of the Sherman act, which be
came operative in 1890.
Rules for Government.
John G. MilbuTn, attorney for
Charles NJ. Pratt. also objected to the
governments attitude. but Judge Hunt
ruled that the government could go
ahead on it's own way.
Clark identified several agreements
covering the period from 1907 to 1903
concerning the acquisition by the New
Haven Of other New England trans
pOrtation lines.
Mellen finally was called to the
stand, only TO be asked TO step aside.
After he was sworn, Swacker, for the
government, decided that he would
have Clark at this time identify all the
New Haven books and papers in his
possession. Mellen then stepped aside
and Clark resumed the chair.
Clark then opened up several trunks
of books and letter files and the gov
eminent exhibits were brought to
light, Clark being asked to identify
many Of them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
PUBLIC NOT TAKEN
INTO CONF IDENCE
Apparent That Matters of Vast
Importance Are Develop
ing in London.

LONDON. oct. 2O.-Premier As
quith's condition is improved, it was
announced today. He passed a salts
factory night and his physician be-
lieves the premier will soon be able
TO resume his duties.
The premieTs illness was far over
Swallowed today by the question as to
the future of his cabinet. That a
split i'm the liberal party had developed
was indicated by the speech delivered
by Horatio Bottomley at New Castle
last night in which he asserted that
the collapse Of the coalitation govern
ment was imminent
Bottomley is a radical liberal. but
he has a certain following which
may throw its support TO the govern
ment's opponents. He further de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
ELEVEN MEMBERS
Of GANG KILLED
Four Men Who Helped Rob
Train Shot Down Trying
to Reach Mexico.

BROWNSVILLE. Texas. oct Co.,
Four members Of the Mexican bandit
gang that wrecked and robbed a pas
senger train on the ST. Louis, Crowns
willie &. Mexico railway Monday night
are reported 20 have been killed early
today while attempting % escape
across the Rio Grancc river into
Mexico.
II has been definitely established.
according TO Texas rangers, that 10 Of
the Mexicans whose attack on the
train resulted in the death OF three
Americans. came from the Mexican
side OF the Rio GYande. Some OF them
are believed 10 have been formerly in
the CarranZa army.
A dynamite bomb similar 20 those
used by the Carranza forces was found
near the scene Of the wreck and some
Of the bandits wore sandals like those
used by CarranZa soldiers.
Todays report that four Mexicans
had been killed Increased 20 Is the
number Of bandits who paid with their
lives for the raid Nine were killed
yesterday by American troopers and
posses hunting down the bandits
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
ATTENDANCE is LARGE
AT NIGHT CLASSES
Foreign Residents Flock TO Laurel
school to Learn English-Many
High school.

There was an attendance OF 40 at
the night school classes at the L2u-
rel school Tuesday night and 20 At
the high school This attendance Is
above that Of last year and IL IS eX-
pected, judging from the interest
shown. that the attendance, particu-
larly at the Laurel school, will in
crease considerably in the next few
weeks. The classes were started Mon
day.
Tn the classes at the Laurel school
Tuesday night there were II IL the
sowing class. under the director Of
Mrs. Hersee: is in the cooking class.
under Miss Estelle Hanchette, and 1lO
in the four English classes. AZ the
high school there were % in the me
chanical drawing class: IS in bus
mess arithmetic; IA liz bookkeeping
and penmanship; sc in shorthand; as
in typewriting and 2 I'm commercial
engraving These classes, which are
free, were given but little advertising.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
PAROLE VIOLATED BY
THREE MORE OFFICERS

partment officials were today seriously
considering recommending that sou
men and officers on the two German
informed ships at Norfolk, Na.-The
Kron Prinz Wilhelm and the Prinz
Eitel Friederich-be taken of the yes
sells and placed in a detention camp.
The announcement yesterday that
three more officers from one of the
ships had violated their parole and
escaped has so incensed officials of the
navy department, that il is considered
certain that stringent measures VIII be
taken at once 10 prevent any more es-
capes.