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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
GAR HITS AUTO
|NJUR|NCWOMAN.
Wife of Night Captain Of
City Police Is in Very
Serious Condition
DRIVER SAID TO S
HAVE LOST CONTROL
Daughter Who Was at the
Wheel Slightly Hurt;
Machine Burns Up

Mrs. Alice Smith. wife OF Night pa
lice Captain John Smith. Is in q seri.
GUS condition at St Joseph's hospital.
suffering from fractured skull. three
Droken ribs and fractured leg az
tne result of collision between an
automobile in which she, her fourteen
year-old daughter, Eva, Mrs H. a..
Dale ana fve-year-old son were rid
Inc. and south bound Court hill car,
at North Court and Park avenue about
O'CLOCK tuesday evening. The 9TH
or occupants OF the car We're only
slightly injured. The car was later
almost completely destroyed by Are
Wnich Is supposed to have been calls.
ed by match being dropped, presum-
ABLY by boy. into the gasoline which
mad trickled out from the wreckage.
Claim Girl Lost Control.
Witnesses of the accident state that
Miss Smith, who was driving, appar.
emily lost control of the machine
when she saw the street car approach.
ing. She was guiding the car onto
Court street with the intention OF
turning north and when almost upon
the tracks is said to have applied the
brakes, with the result that the ma.
chine was stopped just In time to be-
struck by the car which, according to
the motorman, was slowing down to
discharge passenger at that point.
The force of the impact threw the car
around against tree at the east side
of the street and Mrs Smith, who was
riding on the left hand side in the
rear seat was thrown out upon the
pavement, her shoulders, head and left
side striking the ground. Miss Smith
was slightly scratched and bruised az
were the Dales. The radiator OF the
machine was bent the wind shield
broken and the rear axle snapped OF.
loosening one of the wheels. Tho
glass in the front of the street car
was broken out but no one on the car
was injured
Machine is Destroyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Lowenberg. who
are in charge of the county home
north Of the city, were on their way
out from town and reached the place
about the time that the accident hap
pened. They took Mrs. Smith and her
daughter to the hospital while the
Da1es were taken into residence near
where the collision occurred A guam
tity Of gasoline leaked from the wreck
age and 1t is supposed that match
was thrown into the liquid as the car
was in flames within short time
after the occupants had been taken
away. The fire department was cali
ed and extinguished the blaze which
had practically destroyed the machine.
Mr.. Smith states that he carries In
surance upon his car.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
TYPHOID FEVER TO
DISAPPEAR IN 1890

Washington, D. c., Aug. 25-The
public health service. announcing tos
day tremendous increase in the num-
ber of persons submitting to anti
typhoid vaccination, declared there
was mo reason why typhoid fever
should not be rare disease by 1890"
The statement added that it was
estimated in 1915 the total number
Of immunized persons In the United
States would reach 100000 compared
with 100000 last year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
POLICE WITHOUT
CLUE TO MURDERER

Gary, Ind, Aug. 25.-Police had OBJ
tained no clew today to the murderers
of the Rev. Edmund Kayser, pastor OF
the Evangelical Lutheran church,
whose body was found near his church
last night. He had been shot to death.
Although the murderers left no cleW
to their identity, the police believe the
preacher had been slain by anti-Ger.
man sympthizers. He recently had
requested police protection because OF
attacks on his outspoken advocacy
of the German cause.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
mine sNEEPERs NEEDED
Big Transatlantic Steamer is Held UE
TIL Channel ls Cleared
of Mines.

New York, Aug. 25-The steamer
Nieuw Amsterdam arrived today from
Rotterdam after having taken on pas
sengers and mail at Falmouth, Eng
Land. Officers said the Nieuw Amster.
dam was held up in the Downs sever
al hours while British mine sweepers
cleared the channel Of German mines
They added that a steamer preceding
them struck mine and sunk
DR.. Aletta Jacobs, the leading advo-
cate OF womens suffrage in Holland.
was a passenger. A number of Ger
man families were IL the frst cabin.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26

Tariff walls should be removed.
So far as possible freedom of the
seas should be established, the right
of capture abolished and "narrows i'm.
portant for the worlds commerce
should be internationalized.
Austria and Turkey must not be
weakened.
Annexation by Germany Of foreign
territories is opposed since it violates
the rights Of peoples to self rule and
will weaken the internal strength and
harmony Of the German nation.
Finally the party demands the es-
tablishment Of an international court
to which all future conflicts of nations
may be submitted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
WILL TEST EDISON IDEA.
Nickel Batteries in Submarines Elm
Inate Gas Danger 10 Belief
Of inventor.

New York, Aug 25.-The installa-
tion of the new nickel batteries invent
ed by Thomas A. Edison by which 1t
is hoped to prevent the escape of
chlorine gas in submarines was In
progress today on board the subma-
,rine XII at the New York navy yard.
4 Chlorine gas is one of the greatest
dangers of undersea boats and many
officers believe that it caused the loss
of the F-4 at Honolulu several months
ago.
If the batteries are effective the
United States navy will possess the
first underwater craft In which the
danger Of chlorine Is eliminated
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
PEACE UP TO CARRANzA.
Military Leaders on First chiefs"
Side Refuse to Aid Wilson
Proposals.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 25.-Gen-
eral Reynaldo Cara, Carranza COM
mander at Lampazos, Mexico, responds
ing today to the Pan-American peace
appeal, Joined with his military asso-
ciates in declaring that the proposal
only could be answered by General
Carranza himself.
(. State department officials said that
General Carranxa's response had not
been received. A personal message
from General Carranza denied reports
that Villa troops had recaptured Du-
range.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
FRENCH EXAMINE
AMERICAN HORSES

Philadelphia, Aug. 25.-French
army officers are in this city today ex-
amining the 41,000 head Of horses pur.
chased by local dealer for war ser
vice. OF the $40 examined yesterday.
ITO were accepted. They range In
price from $3.50 to 5000 and the entire
contract will involve more than
81, 100000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
MEXICANS STEAL
AMERICAN STOCK

Laredo, Texas, Aug. 25.-Sheriff
Oscar Thompson of Hebronville, Jim
Hogg county, Texas, has requested
Captain Ransom, commanding United
States troops at Harlingen, to send
soldiers into Jim Hogg county for pro-
lection against rowing bands of Mexi-
cans who, according to the sheriff, are
stealing horses and threatening citi-
zens in the eastern end of the county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
SHELL EXPLODES
AND KILLS TWO

Allentown, Pa, Aug. 25.-Two men
were killed and several probably fatal
" injured today when SHE'LL suppos-
ed to have contained composition Of
powder and nitroglycerine, exploded
while being carried to the proving
grounds of the Bethlehem steel plant
at Indian Head, Redington, Pa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
TWO TRAWLERs SUNK.

London, Aug. 25.-The trawler In
tegrity has been sunk. Her crew was
landed
The sailing trawler Young Frank,
Of Lowestoft, has been sunk by sub
marine. Her crew was landed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
OTTUMWA
Germans Wish to ADOid AnD
Trouble with United States

Observation-Disclosures *****FFF*F**F*F*F*T
Berlin Aug 25-The American ambassador, W. Gerard
called Foreign Minister evening and asked for
information Arabic. Mr.
this subject.
newspaper dispatches from abroad which throw little light
destruction 1t
clear whether the disaster due to torpedo mine and
whether the torpedoed special cum
which mped attack the
Until official adcs have been received definitely clearing up
points, office will hardly position discuss
the make declaration policy concerning the incident
Officials Of make that
intention United
situation alphabetically American
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
Official Reports
German Official Report,

Berlin, Aug. 25.-"The army group
under Field Marshal Won Hindenberg
in successful engagements near Birshi
captured 750 Russians; General Won
Eichhcrns army advanced eastward.
having captured 1900 Russians; the
army of General Won Scholz reached
Berecowka, captured Knyszyn and
crossed the Narew south Of Tykocin;
the right wing of General Won Gall
Wits army reached Orlanka and took
400 prisoners; and the army of
Prince Leopold of Bavaria repulsed an
attack in the Bialowieska forest, cap
turing LOO prisoners.
"In the east we repelled attacks In
the Vosges, capturing near Sender
mach some trench sections we lost on
August II. We shot down French
b'plane near Nieuport."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
OFFICIAL French Report.

Paris, Aug. 25.-"In Artois last
night, throughout the entire sector
north of Arras, the artillery fighting
was spirited.S There were engage
ments with hand grenades near Sou
chez and Neville. Around Roye and
Lassigny the artillery exchanges con-
tinued actively.
"In the Vosges there were yesterday
engagements with hand grenades on
the Barrenkopf
"a French aviator last night threw
down bombs on the railroad station
at Lorrach, In the grand duchy OF
Baden, twenty-eight miles southwest
of Friborg."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
FOOD FOR PEOPLE
WHOARE MAR00NED
RELIEF MEASURES TAKEN IN
ARKANSAS, LATEST PLACE
TO BE VISITED BY FLOOD.

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 25.-Food
and money have been sent from Little
Rock to aid the flood refugees at New
port, who still are living on the sec
ond floors Of their homes as the re-
suit OF the recent rise in White river.
Governor Haye today awaited a
telegram from the war department at
Washington giving him permission to
send national guard tents to New
port.
Reports from Newport early today
indicated that conditions there virtu-
ally were unchanged.
Water for Galveston.
Galveston, Texas, Aug. 25.-Water
for the city's wells at Alta Iona was
turned into the city mains today for
the first time since the tropical storm
of August 1917. The water is coming
through temporary main across the
bay completed yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18
She Liked Sailing.

A captain on one of the trans-Atlan-
tic liners tells curious story illus
trating how one may live upon moth
ing year without breaking the laws
of the land.
1t seems that some years ago a
steam-packet company of Liverpool
wanted to buy a piece of land owned
by "stay-at-home" spinster, as her
neighbors called her. She sold her
land at very low price, but insisted
that the agreement should have a
clause giving her the right at any
time during her life to travel with a
companion on any of the company's
vessels.
When the agreement had been con-
cluded, she sold her furniture and
went on board the first outgoing ship.
For years this shrewd spinster lived
nearly all the time upon one ship or
another, frequently accompanied by
companion, according to agreement.
This was always a person who other
wise would have been a regular pas
senger, but who purchased her ticket
at a reduced rate by paying the spin
ster instead of the company.
The company offered her more than
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18
BANNER WEEK At
THE OPERA
HOUSE

Manager McAfes has special bill
of Famous Player Films to offer pa
irons of the Opera House this week,
Such features as "One of Our Girls, ="
Checkers" "Spitfire," Dustin Farnum
in "The Squaw Man" and "a Good Lit
tie Devil" make up the bill for the
week.
The first attraction, zone of Our
Girls" featuring Hazel Dawn, will be
shown tonight. Miss Dawn is best
known as the star of THE Pink
Lady," which had such a sensational
record run several years ago. In "One
of Our Girls" she appears at her
best.
In zone of Our Girls" Hazel Dawn
portrays the stellar interest, and the
thrilling situation, combined with the
inspiring sacrifice of the plucky and
quick-witted American girl behalf
of her little French cousin, furnish all
the elements necessary to the success
full screen drama.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18
HENDERSON TAKES
OATH As GOVERNOR
OF STATE ALABAMA
(By Associated Press.l

MONTG OMERY, Ala, Jan. 18.-Chas
Henderson, of Troy, was inaugurated
governor of Alabama today, the occas-
ion beino marked by a brilliant mill
tary pageant, participated in by the
entire Alabama national guard, civic
and political organizations from many
parts of the state and by prominent
persons from many sections. The oath
of office was administered on the We
randall of the Alabama capitol build,
ing, Governor Henderson standing up
on the historic spot where Jefferson
Davis took the oath of Office as presi-
dent of the Confederacy, when the OBJ
legation was administered.
Henderson a Farmer.
In his inaugural address, Governor
Henderson discussed general topics Of
interest to Alabamians, pledged his
loyalty to the farming interests, advo-
Gated a generous policy toward rail,
roads and other agencies of industrial
development and favored less stril,
gent laws regulating hydro-electric
companies. Governor Henderson is
a former member of the Alabama rail-
road commission, and owns large far
ming interests near Troy He is also
a banker and has diversified interests
in many portions of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18
Historic Buildings In
Rome Dqmagedas Quake
Rocks dndCrdcks Them

ROME, January 1S.-Among the
old buildings damaged by the earth
quake was the Palazza Chigi, as well
as the famous column of Marcus Azure
Illus. Historic buildings on the Piazza
Colonna, in the center of Rome, were
also damaged, as was also the famous
Farnese Palace, occupied by the
French embassy. There piece OF
stone cornice had fallen.
The belfry of the church Of st. An
drea is in danger of falling, and the
building has been surrounded by police
to prevent people from approaching
it.
A large crowd gathered in the
square in front of the Column of Mar
Gus Aurelius. At a point about hall
way up the column had been broken
and twisted. 1t was at least six inches
from its true axis. The immense bronze
statue of st. Paul on top of the col
umn also inclines to one SIDE
The dome of the Church of St
Charles Catinari was cracked. A large
piece of the cornice fell with a crash
adding to the fright of persons in the
neighborhood.
Ceilings in many of the houses fell
a number of persons being injured in
that manner.
A colossal statue at the Basilica OF
st. John in Lateran, which occupied 4
position visible from many parts OF
Rome, tumbled down and was shatter-
ed on the steps of the edifce.
Several street car lines were forced
to suspend operations.
Statue Falls and
Is Shattered.
At Monterontondo, three persons
were killed and two wounded; at Tag
arolo, when the dome of church fell l.;
at Galiano, part of the cathedral was
wrecked; at Veroli, two persons were
killed and two injured; at Tivoli, one
person was killed; at Pereto, five
houses collapsed, and at Poggio Natl
vo one person was killed and several
were injured.
There is no communication with the
ancient fortified city of Aquila, in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

lAbruzzi, owing to interruption of tele-
graph service. 1t is known, however,
that several villages were destroyed in
that vicinity.
At Tore Cajetani, thirty-seyen miles
east of Rome, almost the entire village
was destroyed. at Arnara the NUM-
cipal building collapsed.
From numerous places calls for ply
sicians are reaching Rome.
Pope Benedict was reciting the
Thanksgiving after the morning mass
when the shock occurred. The pontiff
retained his composure and gave Or
ders Immediately that the damage
both inside and outside the vatican,
be ascertained.
American Embassy
Feels Earth Shock.
At the capitol two magnificent can
dlesticks fell and were broken. At the
Palazzo del Drago, where Thomas Mel
son Page, the American ambassador
lives, several cracks in the building
which already had existed, opened Wi
der, and plaster fell in several rooms
Glass was broken in the embassy Of
fee.
In addition to the statue of st. Paul
on the column of Macus Aurelius, the
facede of the Church of st. John La
teran was damaged and the statue OF
the Savior, fifty feet high, was twist
ed out of plumb.
In the Lateran Palace, especially
that part occupied by the Profane Mu-
scum, the earthquake caused cracks
big enough to permit outside light to
penetrate the building. The hall OF
the chamber of deputies was cracked
likewise.
Among other edifices damaged were
the churches of st. Andria Fratte and
st. Agatha of the Goths, the latter be-
ing the oldest church of Teutonic ori-
gin in Rome.
When the shock was felt frightened
people rushed into the churches, but
the police ordered them out of those
which were in danger of collapsing. In
all the churches, after the shock had
subsidized, special prayers were offered
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18
or deliverance from disaster.

for deliverance from disaster
In the country places the people are
camping in the open.
The town of Poi is reported to have
been half destroyed. At Guilliano two
persons were killed.
At the meteorological institute it is
said that buildings continued to rock
or tremble for about thirty seconds af-
ter the shock had ceased, and that the
duration of the phenomenon altogether
was about one minute.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EPW0RTH LEAGUE

Tuesday evening the Epworth
League will hold it's regular weekly
meeting at the First Methodist church.
A special program has been prepared
and full attendance of members IS
urged. An invitation to the public in
general is also extended by the presi-
dent.
The meeting will be called to order
at 7 O'Clock, and every member is urg-
ed to be there promptly at that hour,
so that the program can begin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18
MRS. ]. {. HAYES IS GUEST
OF HONOR FOR OCCASION

Mrs. J. E. Hays, of Montezuma, Sec
Tetary Georgia Division, Daughters OF
the Confederacy, is the guest of Mrs.
Frank Harold. Mrs. Hays and Col.
Lawton Evans, of Augusta, will be
guests of honor at the tea given by
MIR. and Mrs. Harold Tuesday after
noon for the U. D. c. Chapter and
Veterans of Camp Sumter, 642.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18
To MEET
At THE COURT HOUSE

All members of Camp Sumter, 642,
Confederate Veterans, are requested to
meet at the Court House tomorrow af-
ternoon at 2:30. From there they will
march to the opera house, where they
will join the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy in observance of Lees birthday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

twice the value Of her land if she
would give up the privilege, but this
she would not do. Her reply was
you got the land cheap, and | like
sailing; so we ought both to be salts
fed" IN. Y. Evening Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18
DEAVOURS-WINCHESTER
MARRIAGE

Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock Miss
Martha jamie Deavours and Mr.. Rich
ard Davis Winchester took the holy
vows of matrimony at the home Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Deavours, Rev. C. S. Burden, of
Plains, officiating.
Miss Deavours, with her many ac-
complishments and lovely traits Of
character, will prove for Mr.. Winches-
ter a true companion.
Mr.. Winchester has been resident
of Leslie for several years and is a
young man of sterling worth and fine
business qualities.
Their host of friends extend to them
congratulations and best wishes.
y + \ \ = \ \ \ 4 \ \ '
= THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. =
\ y = \ 4 4 \ \ + + =
JUST TO BE TENDER
'''Just to be tender, just to be true,
Just to be glad the whole day through,
Just to be merciful, just to Re mild,
Just to he trustful as a child;
Just to be gentle and kind and sweet,
Just to be helpful with willing feet,
Just to be cherry when things go
wrong,
Just to give sadness away with
song"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

Mr. W. R. Smith, the popular assist
ant agent for the Seaboard Air Line
railway, left today for Tavaries, Fla
where he has been called by the Sc
rious illness of his father, R. W.
Smith.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

Amercus The Mecca For
Those Seeking Pleasure,
Health and Business.

/ will save you money on your Xmas
Jewelry. Bell, the Jeweler. adyt
Miss Mildred Hollis will leave to-
morrow for Savannah, where during
two weeks she will be the guest OF
friends.
Mr. B. w. Bacon came over today
from Plains, having business in Ameri-
Gus.
Rose Bushes at Kress; Zoe each;
guaranteed years old. Buy now.
advt-1S-3t
The local D. A. r. chapter will have
benefit performance Thursday at
the Alcazar with a most interesting
program.
Mrs. John Fields, of Eatonton, has
come upon visit to Mrs. ]. NJ. Fields,
at her residence on Church street.
January shipment "WIRTHMORE'
Waists, only 5 dozen this time, on
sale no. Pinkston's. advt-1t
Brown McLendon and w. P. Page
are still in the eastern markets, where
they went last week to make pur"
chases for the Pinkston Company.
Miss Ida Speer returned this morn
ing to her home in Macon, after visit
to relatives here.
C. S. Clements, a well-known resi-
dent of Rochelle, was a business Wis
itor in Americas today.
From past experience, dozen
WIRTHMORB Waists will last about
two days. Get yours. The price is
81. Worthmore. Pinkston's. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

Mrs. L. A. Tanner returned to her
home at Tennille Sunday, after
pleasant visit to DR.. and Mrs. J. e.
Tanner their pretty home on Church
street, east
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

Mrs. Edward c. Speer and Miss Kate
Speer are now at the home of Mrs.
Goodwin on Church street, where they
win remain until they go to Albany for
a three months stay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

Mr. j. o. Langrall, who has the
management of the Americas Canning
Co., came from Baltimore, has home.
this afternoon to look after peach
crop prospects here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18
.tooobon ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

If your watch don't keep correct
time see S. A. Daniels, the Jeweler.
adYt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

Mrs. A. R. Williams returned to AL
bany today after visit to relatives in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

Messrs. r. S. Pryor and Jarrett j.
Wilson were two of Sumters success
full farmers coming to Americas to-
day on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

Mrs. Almond Carroll returned to
Atlanta this afternoon, after a visit of
several days here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Dudley are still in
Miami, where they are spending soma
time pleasantly amid the orangs
groves of Florida.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

Buy "Sunny Hill" Brand Canned
Peaches from your grocer. None bet.
ter. Grown and packed by Lee NJ.
HansfOrd. 6.ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-18

knowledge is the antidote to fear.
Emerson.