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The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
ERIE, PA, VICTIM
OF CL0UDBURST
WATERS FROM eURSTED DAM
RUSH THROUGH HEART OF
ClTY-MANY VICTIMS.
PROPERTY LOSS $3,OOO,OO0
Three Hundred Houses and Fifty
Store Buildings Demolished
Autos In Trees.

Erie, Pa-Erie has listed q dead
In the mile-long wreckage-strewn
path through the heart of the city.
swept by the big flood.
Property loss is estimated at 3d.
100000. Three hundred houses and
80 store buildings were demolished
by the waters in Mill Creek, sent out
OF its banks by cloudburst and the
bursting of the Glenwood dam.
The city went into mourning when
it awoke to a realization Of the extent
of the disaster. Relief funds were
started, charitable societies sent food
and the city authorities opened
many houses for those who had
lost their own. Automobiles were
resting in tree tops, apparently un.
damaged. One house was found cast
on hillside with a wall OF the din
ing room missing and the table I'M
disturbed.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06

you must recollect that Baron Oberg
is governor general of Finland, with
all the powers of the car himself"
and if Elma Heath again falls into
his INSCRIPTIONS hands, she will de-"
l declared
"Ah!" he sighed, looking me
straight in the face. Il swear that what
you say is only too true. She evil
IDENTIFY holds some secret which he
fears she will reveal. He wishes to
rearrest her in order-well-" he
added in low tone, lin order to close
her lips. 1t would not be the first
time that persons have been silenced
in secret at Kajana. Many fatal acct
dents take place in that fortress, you
know"
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06

ment in a fortress was the attempted
assassination of Madame Vakuroff,
wife of the general commanding the
Uleaborg military division"
Assassination" ! said. Have you
actually sent her to prison as a muir
deress?"
Il have not The criminal court o.
Abo did So" he said dryly. The of
Tense has since been proved to have
been the outcome of political con
spiracy. and the minister of the int.
rior in Petersburg last week signed an
order for the prisoners transportation
to the island of Saghalien.
All" | remarked with set teeth.
because you fear lest she shall write
down your secret"
You are insulting! You evidently
do not know what you are saying" lie
exclaimed resentfully
Il know what | am saying quite
well. You have requested her removal
to Saghalien in order that the truth
shall never be known. But, Baron
Oberg." | added with mock politeness,
you may do as you will. you may
send Elma Heath to her grave. you
may hold me prisoner if you dare.
but there are still witnesses of your
crime that will rise against you"
In an instant he went CHASTITY pale,
and l knew that my shot had struck
It's mark. The man before me was
guilty of some crime. but what 1t was
only Elma herself could tell.
Il merely wish to impress upon you
the fact that have not the slightest
interest whatsoever in the person In
question" he said coldly. You seem
to have formed some romantic attach
ment towards this young woman, who
attempted to poison Madame vaku-
ron. and to have succeeded in rescu.
ing her from Kaiana You afterwards
disregard the fact that you are liable
to long term of Imprisonment your
Il and actually have the audacity to
cadence OF me and make all
hints and suggestions that J
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
II have power. and intend to exert


It,"
For your own ruin," l remarked
with a self-confident smile. "The czar
may be your patron, and you his IA
vorite, but his majesty has no toler-
ance of officials who are guilty OF
what you are guilty of. You talk OF
arresting mel" added with a smile.
why, you ought rather to go on your
knees and beg my silence"
He went white with rage at my cut
ting sarcasm He literally boiled over,
for he saw that | was quite cool and
had no fear of him or of the terrible
punishment to which he intended to
consign me. Besides which, he was
filled with wonder regarding the exact
amount of information which Elrna
had impaired to me.
Arrest me if you like. Denounce
me by means of any lie that arises to
your lips, but remember that the truth
is known beyond the confines of the
Russian, empire, and for that reason
traces will be sought Of me and full
explanation demanded. l have taken
precaution, Xavier Oberg." l added,
therefore do your worst. / repeat
again that l defy you!"
He paced the big room, his thin.
clawlike hands still clenched. his yell
low teeth grinding, his dark. deep-set
eyes fixed straight before him. II he
had dared he would have struck me
down at his feet. But he did not dare.
l saw too plainly that even though my
wallet was gone still held the trump
card-that he feared me.
had led him to believe that knew
everything. and that his future was in
my hands, while he, on his part. was
anxious to hold me prisoner. and yet
dared not do so.
ing through one Of the great windows
down upon the courtyard below, where
sentries were pacing. The palace was
for him gilded prison, for he dared
not go out for a drive in one or other
of the parks or for a row on the wa
being compelled to remain there for
months without showing himself pub.
licly. People in Abo had told me that
when he did go out into the streets Of
Helsingfors 1t was at night, and he
usually disguised himself in the uni
form OF private soldier of the
guard, thus escaping recognition by
those who, driven to desperation by
injustice, sought his life.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
Arkansan Causes Reform.

Washington. d. CAS- the result OF
an announcement by the Treasury De
partment that. beginning August 16,
all shipments OF money to national
banks and subtreasuries will be made
by mail instead of express. the gov
eminent will save about 100000 an
nually,> which for % years or more
has been going to express companies.
The announcement is the result of
movement originally started six years
ago by Nathan B. Williams of Fayette-
vile, Ark.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
Russians Misuse Jews.

Atlantic City. N. members Of
the Executive, Council Of the B'nai
Birth, in session here, declared that
had not been improved, notwithstand.
ing reports Of concessions at the be
ginning of the European war. Speak
ers charged that Jews have been used
as shields by the Russian soldiers in
the trenches. 1t was decided to en-
ter a protest with the State Depart
ment at Washington If. upon investi-
cation, the charges are found to be
true.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
Birds. Cats and Dogs In War.

Bird and animal lovers have made
en- investigation of the effect upon both
domestic and wild creatures of gun.
fre, especially heavy cannonading.
says the Cologne correspondent of the
Associated Press. They find that for
two and sometimes three days the
birds are terribly excited and fly back
and forth in bewilderment. and that
cats and dogs hide In the darkest
places they can find. At the end OF
that time. however. their excitement
subsidies and they become absolutely
impervious to the noise.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
Police TO Salute CIao.

Los Angeles--Orders for all patrol
men to salute the American flag every
time it passes them on the street went
into effect here "A military salute
takes but a second" the order reads.
1T will set an uplifting example to
Young America.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
British Steamer a Victim

Berlin. via Wireless to Sayville.-
The Overseas News Agency makes
public an Athens dispatch saying that
German submarine sunk the British
transport Arneuron and that a major
ity of the crew were drowned.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
Robbery That Hurt.

When q thief drove out of the town
OF Silverfield. New. with team Of
horses belonging to Curley Jones. .
mine owner. he took with him the
only conveya nce In the town. As re-
suit. Jones was compelled to walk IS
miles over mountain and desert to no
tify the sheriffv
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
Citizenship Requirements.

Washington. Applications for
American citizenship who return TO
their native lands for military service
face denial OF their applications, ac-
cordng to a review OF legal decisions
issued by the Bureau OF Naturaliza-
ton.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
City viii BUY Car Line.

Detroit, Mich.-Ratification Of a.
contract for the purchase OF the city
lines of the Detroit United Railways
by the city Of Detroit was given by
the stockholders of the street railway
company The price will be fixed by
the county judges.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
Places Health Before Note

Portland Ore To women health is
more important than the privilege OF
voting. declared DR.. Evelyn X. Bush
of Louisville, Ky, at the annual con
vention of the American Osteopathic
Association here.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
Relief Ship Back Home.

New York.-The armored cruta.
Tennessee returned FROM neaH pa
years cruise in European watefN IN
relieving American refugees in se,
war zone.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
eiu Rifle Order Refuses.

Pasadena.--E, T. burrows. wealthy
manufacturer OF Portland. Me. who is
spending the summer here. announced,
that he had refused a teiegraphic o.
fer 10 supply s27.000.O0o WORTH
rifles to the allies
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06

st. Louis,-Frank l.. Johnson, assist
ant cashier of the Mercantile National
Bank, shot and killed himself in the
bank here.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
Italy Loses a General.

Udine-General Antonio Cantore
has been killed in battle on the Isonzo
front He is the first officer OF that
rank lost by Italy.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06
Allies ORDERING EreeIx

New Yorl.-France and Great Brit.
ain placed several big contracts for
shells, calling for approximately 100.
600 steel rounds.
The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-06

Nou have merely to send my name
and description to the minister and
ask for reply" ] said. He will give
you instructions-or. If you so desire.
ask his majesty yourself"
And why. pray. does his majesty
concern himself about your he asked,
at once puzzled.
You viii learn later. after am
confined in Kajana and your secret is
known in Petersburg"
What do you meant"
Il mean," said. II mean that have
taken all the necessary steps to be
forearmed against you. The day | am
incarcerated by your order the whole
truth will be known. | shall not be
the sufferer-but you will"
My words. purposely enigmatical
misled him. He saw the drift of my
argument. and being OF course una.
ware OF how much knew. he was still
in fear OF me. My only uncertainty
was OF the actual fate OF poor Elma.
My wallet had been stolen-with a
purpose. without u doubt--for the
thief had deprived me Of that most I'm.
portant Of all documents. the open
sesame to every closed door. the ukase
of the car.
You defy met he said hoarscly,
turning back to the window with the
written order for my imprisonment as
political still In his hand. "But we
shah see
You rule Finland" said In hard
tone, hut you have no power over
Gordon Gregg"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
SEMINARY REUNION AUG. II.
Date Set Ahead Two Days Owing to
Old Settlers Picnic.


TUESDAY. Aug. II. is the date finally
settled upon for the reunion of the old
students of the Albion Seminary. at a
meeting of committee held Monday
nigh, at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
D. Dennis at Albion.
The date WAS previously announced
for the 10th of August, but on account
OF the old settlers picnic, which will be
held in this city on that day, the COM
rittee decided 10 change their plans
in order that the two events will not
conflict.
All necessary committees were APP
pointed to make arrangements ana
plans for the program and entertain
ment of the day. Many of the old
students Of the sem who are now
well known men, will be asked to adj
dress the reunion, and the program will
include speeches, music. and remin-
inscences.
The program will start at 10 O'CLOCK
in the morning and continue thru the
day At noon a basket dinner Will he
enjoyed on the old seminary grounds
A place for baskets and wraps Will De
provided for in the old building.
A meeting of the members of the
committee and others interested in the
project will be held Monday evening al
the home OF Dr. W. S. Devine 81
North First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

yes, I'm back again with the
Barnum & Bailey circus. 1t gets us all
in the spring and we come back again
and again."
Miss Lupeta Perea doesn't really
have to come back to the circus each
year, but she says it is in her blood.
and the call of the tanbark always
proves too strong.
The nimble young trapez artist came
10 the top from the political turmoil
Of Mexico and her father, who was a
well-known cattleman in the vicinity
of Monterey, accompanied her with
comfortable remnant of his one-time
big fortune.
The young woman. who is one Of the
popular members of the big circus
family, really began her trapeZe work
before she was old enough to realize
its dangers. Her first efforts were
made on a crude apparatus indeed.
The trapeze consisted of stout broom
handle at the end of ropes of dubious
strength. suspended from a rafter in
one of the hacienda outbuildings.
There the aspiring young artist
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
Make 1T Easier For
Baby IN Summer
Many Of the Hot-Weather
Troubles Can Easily
Be Avoided

II the mother will see to it that the
bowels are kept regular. much OF the
illness to which children are most sus-
ceptible during hot weather can be pre-
vented.
A mild laxative. administered at
regular intervals. will prove an excel
lent preventive OF summer complains
that are caused by inactive bowels.
The combination OF simple laxative
herbs with pepsin. sold in drug stores
under the name Of DR.. Caldwelfs
syrup Pepsin is excellent for children,
being pleasant to the taste. gentle
yet positive in action. and Tree
from opiate or narcotic drug OF any
description. It acts naturally. without
gripping or other discomfort. and is al
together dependable.
The cleansing Of the bowels will most
effectively check an attack Of diarrhea
by expelling the foreign matter and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE.
Mrs.. Grace Elsry Gets Restraining
Order From Judge WiiIstt.


Alleging cruel and inhuman treat
ment, including threatening 10 kill, ana
other charges, Mrs. Grace Elery. OF
this city, Monday filed in the district
court O. petition In divorce from
Charles Elery. also Of this city. Tho
couple was married in 1914. and lived
together until July II, according to the
petition. :.
Mrs. Elery alleges that on July II
Elery threw the furniture out OF tho
house, drove her from home. and re-
fused to let her take her trunk with
her. The furniture, the plaintln claims.
belonged to her before her marriage 70
the defendant, and she is In great need
Of it and her clothing now, from the
fact that she has two children by
former marriage who are dependent
upon her.
On her showing Judge Willett issued
an order restraining the defendant
from interfering with the plaintin IN
her attempts to get her property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

would entertain her playmates with
feats which none of them-not even
the boys-could duplicate. Older per-
sons watched her work and became in
terested to the point Of aiding the am
bilious girl.
Then came the really big event in
her life The fiesta days Of early
December presented the opportunity,
and Miss Perea rose to the occasion.
A grand display was arranged. The
affair was held in FL Toro, the famous
bull ring in Mexico City. and the star
of the show was the unknown Senorita
Perea. 1t was short step from the
fiesta TO the circus.
"Oh no." said Miss Perea in answer
to a question. II am not afraid when
| am working. The risk is all in the
days work, and if one is always care
full there is nothing to fear. l am used
to my work and that keeps me from
being afraid
rs there anything you are afraid Of"
she was asked.
Mice" she replied with smile
Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
MAY ENTER GOLF CONTESTS.
MarshalItown Players Consider Joining
New Association

Now Association.
Tentative plans for the organization
of a Northeastern Iowa Golf Associa-
ton, with Marshalltown, Waterloo,
Cedar Rapids. Dubuque and 1ndepend-
ence as members, and with the first
meeting to be feld at 1ndepende.~
July %, are under way in this city, and
a representative will be present from
Marshalltown at the meeting. Whether
this city will send team to the meet
ing at Independence is not known, but
at least one man will go, at which time
the organization will be perfected II
the plan goes thru.
The plan originated with the Inde-
pendence club. Meetings would be held
every two weeks, beginning July 70,
and continuing until Sept. rs. The
Marshalltown meeting would come on
Aug. 25, according to the tentative
schedule suggested by the Independence
secretary, D. D. Donnan.
Marshalltown golf enthusiasts have
not taken any definite steps toward
entering the proposed organization, and
it is not known whether the other
cities suggested have replied favorably.
At outlined by the independence
club. each club would contribute $40 for
the purchase and engraving OF suit
able trophy. Five players from each
city would then meet at the various
towns on the following dates: 1nde-
pendence, July IS: Waterloo, Aug. IL;
Marshalltown, Aug. 25; Dubuque. Sept
5, and Cedar Rapids. Sept. 26. The
play would be a 26-hoie match against
DOGGY, and the team making the most
up or the least down to DOGGY would be
! entitled to hold the cup until the next
meeting. This clubs victory would
then be engraved upon the cup. The
team winning the last contest would be
entitled to hold the cup for month
when it would be presented as perma-
nent trophy to the club whose team had
made the best score against DOGGY In
| the five contests.
Local golfers are not sure whether a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
FAReER AND BoARDMAN EN-.
PLoYED BY COUNCIL TO HELP
PAVING PRELIMINARlES.
MUCH LABOR INVOLVED IN
PREPARING MANY PAPERS
Duties Incident to Ordering Separate
Paving Improvement Districts War
rant Council to Furnish Solicitor
HeIp-More Help For Engineers
Office Later.

TIE city council has decided to en-
man to assist City Attorney r. e..
Northup in preparing the resolutions,
schedules, and papers incident TO or
tiering six separate paving improve
ment districts to be formed and the
paving ordered.
The work of preparing the papers
Will proceed under the city attorney $
direction. but will necessarily require
several days time. as each of the SIX
main roads will constitute a district by
itself, and complete sets of papers VIII
have TO be prepared for each district.
More Help For Engineer Later.
When the attorneys have the resolu-
tons ready the council Will determine
the amounts to be assessed against
which will be placed on file with the
city clerk, where property owners may
ascertain to what extent they are TO
be assessed.
When the hearing of protests has
been held, the council will advertise for
bids. and additional help will be EN-
pIoyed in the city engineers office TO
rush the surveying and establishing OF
grades so as to put graders to work
we'll in advance Of the PAYERS.
Sign Contract For Inspector.
The council Monday formally direct
ed the mayor and city clerk TO sign a
contract with the Monarch Engineer
ing Company. Of Des Moines, as in
spector of all the paving laid by
Thomas Carey & Sons under the pres
ent contract. The price is cents per
square yard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Women's Clubs and the MarshalltoWn
Club. The signs are to be paid for py
popular subscription, and nearly
enough has already been collected 10
insure their erection.
"MarshalltoWn, Iowa's Agricultural
Center" will greet the eyes OF tour
lists both east and west bound as they
approach MarshalltoWn. a large ear
OF corn will also be painted on the
signs. as well as directions where 10
find the women's rest rooms In the
court house. and the location OF the
iMarshalltown Club. The city federa-
ton and the Marshalltown Club start
ed the subscription list, and various
merchants and business men have also
contributed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
OBJECT 70 MELlNo WILL.
Heirs Of Gilman Man File Objections
"a Penhatina Of Will

Heirs Of Gilman Man File Objections
70 Probatino Of Will.
Objections to the probating Of the
will OF John Melting, late Of Gilman.
were filed in the district court Mon.
day. the date set for. the probatins Of
the will.
Tho objections were filed by lisa
belle Alden, Clara Melting, lone Beat
rice Thorson, by her next friend, lsa-
belle Alden. against John 7. Melting.
executor of the WILL and others.
The directors set forth that the will
made Nov. u, 1909. was not the last
testament of John Melting, and that on
that date Melting was neither mentally
or physically competent to dispose OF
his property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
SUGAR $3.50 A HUNDRED

Canning Season 10 Hsre-eis Demand
For eusar-0uy it at the Low Price
-othsr Goods At Preportionatsly
Low Prices.
Bruster and Roundy offer exceptional
bargains and on goods that you use
every day. If you will buy SO order
of groceries we will sell you 100 pounds
of sugar for $500. Some prices are
quoted but many hundreds are not
mentioned:
pounds coffee, Santas, $1.25.
pounds good coffee. SO cents.
u pound uncolored Japan tea, %
cents.
10 bars Lennox soap, 35 cents
Z bars Bob White soap, 20 cents.
pounds bulk starch, e5> cents.
3h pounds navy beans, % cents
cans standard corn, % cents.
cans Country Gentleman corn, %
cents. -Ai
cans early June peas, % cents.
sack White Swan -four 81.
Phone 935 for other prices. Bruster
and Roundy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

ana costs, or nftesn days. taking into
consideration the several weeks Smith
has been in Jail. sT
The court dismissed the Knab case
for incorrigibility in view Of the de-
fendants marriage on June % to Acel
NJ. Keenan,.
Judge Willett fixed Aug. as rule
day, ana reassigned for Aus. 1S the
different equity cases assigned Tor
Monday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
mEDlcs TO MEET.
Mid Summer Meeting Of County
Society Here Wednesday.

society," f'ere "Wednesday:
Dr. Nelson NJ. Percy, NJ. D.. of Chi
cago. Will address the meeting of the
Marshall County Medical Society,
which will be held Wednesday evening
in this city DR.. Percy will speak on
"A Simplified method of Blood Trans
fusion With Report of Cases of PERM
cious Anemia Treated by Combined
Massive Blood TRANSMISSION and
Splenectomy." DIR. Clarence Van Epps,
of Iowa City, will also speak at the
meeting his subject being, The Symp-
toms and Treatment of Gastric Ulcers. y
The meeting will be held at the Mar
shalltown Club, where a banquet will
be served at 1880, preceding the pro-
gram
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
At the HospitaIs.

Miss Beatrice Boyer. of Chelsea, sub
mitted this morning 10 an operation on
her left arm al the Deaconess hospital
Mrs. Lee Wetcell. Of Toledo, under
went an operation of the throat Mon
day afternoon at the Deaconess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

team could be secured to send TO the
first meeting, which = scheduled 1or
Thursday, July IS. at Independence. but
a representative from here Will attend
the meeting in case the organization
IL perfected and ofilcers elected.