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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-03
E. R. BACON DEAD.
Railroad Director and I.assyer
Dies In Baltimore.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 2.--E. X. Bacon Of
PA Fifth avenue. New York. who for
twenty-five years had been a director
of the Baltimore N Ohio Railway.
died tonight at Johns Hopkins Unlver-
silly Hospital following IN operation for
appendicitis.
Mr.. Bacon came here several days ago
to attend a meeting of the railroad men
and vas taken III while here, He was
rushed to Johns Hopkins. where the
operation was performed by Or. i. NJ.
T. Fnney.
Mr.. Bacon leaves two brothers in
New York. W. Rathbone Bacon aud
John Bacon.
Mr.. Bacon was born in New Yorb
in 1876. He was graduated from Phillips
Exeter Academy. studied law and wa.
admitted TO practice in Buffalo In 1869
He became vice-president OF the Gin.
cinnati. Washington and Baltimor.
Railroad IN 1871. In 1902 he becam,
tice-president OF the Baltimore and OH,
southwestern Railroad. which post h.
held at his death. He aided in re-
organizing the Baltimore and ohio Rail
road and for many years was a director
OF the road. In addition he was u rnem.
Der Of the d~irectorates OF the Kansa,
city and southern Railroad. the Cincin,
natl. Hamilon n Dayton Railroad. tn,
Farmers Loan and Trust Company. Tn,
marlborough Rapid Transit n Metro
politan companies. the Knickerbocke
Apartment Company and other organiza
tions.
lie was a member OF the Metropolitan
Union, Manhattan, Racquet and Tennis
Tuxedo, New York Yacht and CITY Mid
day clubs. a. well as the Association o
the Bar Of the city of New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-03

ston. Miss Marie Louise Rodewald, MIS-
Miriam Hartman, Mrs. cddwalader
Jones and Frederick ". whitridge.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
ERIN ON THE ZONE

They were old friends in the ould sod. but had never met since lending at Philadelphy in the morning many many years ago. It was on the Joy Zone.
 "Glory be to Peter and it's Pat Murphy"
 For the love of Mike, an it's Mike Malone himself"
 An you've done well?"
 Better that"
 Let us wet it."
 Retiring to a spot some distance from where they sold grape juice only, Mike tilted the bottle, and said: Say Whin. Pat
 Sure the top1l stop yer It's a great occasion-an where hev yer bin
 Anywhere"
 Thin yer was nived in the go.' "Phwat ao2"
 "Sheecarrgo,'
 "T Was''
 An did yer know ri mF'lannigan? 9" T did nit"
 Thin yer wa sniver in the go.''
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
How They Left Phoenix

Like bat out of Hades is q mild and inoffensiVe way to describe the
 manner in which the Stutz party got out of Phoenix at S:05 yesterday morn
 ing. Being near press time, there was
 no chance tc tell The Republican read
 CTS about the method of Bakers de-
 parture in yesterdays paper
 Baker and Stum had slept until two o'clock At that time. they were aroused. and brought down town for a hastN meal at Class Brothers Then
 the party, including a number of friends. adjourned to the garage where the car stood ready With the help of the crowd. Baker and Sturm got into their monkey-suits. and then it was round some thief had helped himself to the head harness of the driver So Paker borrowed Scoops big blue ban danna tied il around his ears damned cap over it. and strapped on the goggles. With Sturm in the mechani- clans seat and Boido on the floor boards. the car poised at the door d moment. while the last and-shakes we're exchanged and then Erwin sent the Stutz out into Van Buren street He made high speed at First street. rounded the corner at Central. and went stornins down the deserted thor oushfare to the Central avenue bridge not a whit less than 70 miles an hour
 He took the southern route through Tempe on the advice of the manage ment of the Fike auto stage line. who had been consulted early in the even ing on the condition of the roads. Long af.er the bright red ear had disap- Deared under the farthest street lamp, the watchers on the corner could hear the racket of its exhaust, as it sped south then eastward on the second leg of it's journey.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
FULL LIST OF SURVIVORS
Continued from Page One)

anger IS shared by Americans in Lon don who had relatives and friends aboard. Members of the stock eN- change insisted on the withdrawal of all members of German birth, even though they may have been natiOnaliZed.
 Because of the resentment against Germany, German tradesmen are being ooycotted In a large shipbuilding plant Ut Wellsland the workmen have threatened to strike unless employees with German names were discharged The demand was granted, but there W ere no disorders.
 A Fishguard dispatch says steam CT has arrived there with one hun dred bodies of victims of the Lusi- tania.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
THE VISITOR

Opportunity knocked twice at the mans door and was about to knock a third time when the door was huv- riedly opened by woman.
 "Where is the man. said Oppor- tunity. Come. I've no time to lose"
 You're the very one he's locking for" said the woman. "But-he's occupied
 ''You're his wife. aren't you2 Tell him to come"
 He won't believe me. Hell think I am mistaken. He'll think you are else"
 That isn't my fault. I've done my duty. Good day"
 "Oh. please don't go. I'll tell him TIT try to ooNince him who you arc. Give ne little time"
 Just at this moment the man rushed out and grabbed Opportunity. Then he turned roughly to his wife
 Why didn't you let me know she was knocking" he said "Why. she almost got away. Just like you."- Life
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
Fl Paso Can't Account for Husky Autoist Early This Morning Probably Rest ing Along Road for Big Dash Across Mountains
Especial to The RepubIican)
 FL PASO, May g, (Sunday)-At 12:30 Baked had not arrived here, have had no word from him, and presume that he has broken down.

The Big Ones determinatiop to reach Fl Paso Saturday night was frustrated by some unknown event. The short terse dispatch from Fl Paso early this morning, showed that Fl Paso auto fans expected him alright, but he did not materiafze at all.
 The Fl Faso surmise that he has broken down, is not credited very strong by Bakers friends here. The car was in excellent condition when leaving here Friday night, and unless an extraordinarily bad smash has oc- cured, he will probably role into the Pass city some time this A M
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
START INQUEST OVER BODIES OF VICTIMS
Many Bodies at kinsale to be Taken to Queenstown-R. Matthews
 Among Those Lost
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCHl

CORK, May S.-Inquest proceedings Were formally opened at Kinsale this afternoon in order to facilitate the transfer 10 Queenstown of a number Of bodies lylng there. One of the bodies is that of R. Matthews Be side it lies the body of a beautiful woman believed to have been his wife
 A paper found on the body of Mat thews contained the words first prize ladies photo. won by Mrs. Mat thews." Many survivors report they lost large sums of money, much of which was deposited in the ships safe.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
Cspec.aI to The Republican,

TUCSON. May S-ErWin Baker checked in this morning at 7:35 after Q record run from Phoenix He made the 135 miles in exactly hours and 90 minutes. Bakers conditions was fine. and so was that of the car, but the mechanician. Bill Sturm looked thc worse fordWear
 The Stutz was checked in and out by Billy Ebert president of the Tucson Auto club and a personal friend of Bakers. II took the two transconti- mental dashers F minutes to eat break fast
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
To Return Home.

HONOLULU, May S.-In view of the grave situation caused by the tcrpedoing of the Lusitania, and the possibility of an extra session of Con gress. the congressional party touring the Hawaiian islands discussed a plan to secure the cruiser Maryland for a rush trip to san Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
GOOD REASON

Agitated StockhoIder-Why haven't vou declared the regular quarterly div idend?
 Director-We couldn't borrow the money-ChicagO News.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
ITALY IS IMPRESSED
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1spATcHl

ROME. May S.-The sinking of the Lusitania caused profound impress sion in Italy. The feeling in Rome is one of indignation at the killing Of neutrals. Measures to end such pro ceedings are being urged on alI sides
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
American Survivors.

WASHINGTON. May S.-The names of seventy three American survivors were reported to the state depart ment at midnight with virtually no hope of more being alive.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
Say 1t Was U-3o.

GENEVA. May S.-A Munich dis patch says the U-29 sank the Lusi- tania. Ther is great rejoicing in southern Germany. The towns are be-flagged and the children were given Ealf-holiday in honor of the event.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
MADE HIM WILD

What did your father say when the Count asked him the amount of your dot?'
 Pa replied in dashes."-Hartford Courlnt.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-09
MOTHERS SPRING DUTY

The question of taking 'em off or leaving em on falls heaviest on moth- CT. She must decide for the whole 1 family-Toledo Blade.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
TWO FUNERALS AT
SIGOURNEY CHURCHES

Sigourney, Oct lon Wednesday
morning at 1926 o'clock at st. Eliza
beth's church in Clear Creek town
ship the funeral OF Peter Buch. who
died at his farm home on Sunday near
Talleyrand, was held Mr.. Buch was
one Of the well known farmers of
this county and was highly respect
ed citizen. He was about 40 years Of
age and leaves wife and several
children VIZ
On Wednesday afternoon, from the
Christian church, occurred the funer-
al Of MILFORD Atwood, who died at the
home Of his parents In Sigourney on
Monday morning. Young Atwood was
the third son Of Mr. and Mrs Atwood
and was just past Is years of age.
About ten days ago he was stricken
with appendicitis and an operation
was decided upon, which took place
Saturday night, but it came too late
and he passed away on Monday morn
ing. He leaves surviving besides his
father and mother, two brothers and
two sisters. 2,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
BLAICKOOK-MUNCH
AT CHARLTON CHURCH

Charlton, Oct. Thursday at 8
o'clock, a quiet wedding occurred in
St. Mary's Catholic church, the con-
tracing parties being Guy Blaickooh
and Miss Christine Munich. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev Father
James P. McGillin. The brides sister,
Miss Margaretha Munich, and John
Polich acted as attendants The bride
is daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Munich, and has resided in Charlton
the past few years, coming here with
her parents from Germany. The
groom has been resident of this
place the past year, and is an employee
at the Central mine.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
FIND SECRET WORK
OF "SIGHTLESS PIGS:

Des Moines, Oct. 1.-THE secret work
Of the "Order of Sightless Pigs" fra
ternal society organized when Des
Moines went dry" Is in the possession
of. the police together with copy of
the ritual Of the order.
Members of Chief Crawford's booze
buying squadron, some Of which are
reported to have been initiated into the
society, have furnished the officers
with the signs Of which brother pigs
are known.
Following are a few of the signals
and their significance:
Hands and arms extended into the
air-"Look out for special officer"
Vigorous smacking Of lips-"Where
can i obtain drink % s
Kicking one shoe with the other
Look no further! The boot Is full
1t is said to have been the first men
toned sign that caused the trouble at
Eighth and Grand avenue when one Of
the chiefs special officers was attack
ed by crowd. The signal was given by
an official of the order. E
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
IDA WISE SMITH TO
BE NEW PRESIDENT

Iowa City, Oct. /. = That Mrs. Ida
B. Wise Smith of Cedar Rapids, presi-
dent of the Iowa State w. c. T. U.
during the past three years, will be
elected president for the fourth time
is the practically unanimous belief OF
the delegates to the forty-second an
nual convention of the organization,
now in session here. Mrs. Smith de-
clines to describe herself as q candi-
date, saying that wv. G. 7. U: women
let the Offices seek them; they do not
seek Offices" 1t is generally conceded
however, that she will be urged to
take the presidential chair once more.
Other officers likely to be reelected
are Mrs. L. D. Carhart of Marion, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Carrie L.
M. Ballenger of Council Bluffs, record.
ing secretary; and Mrs. Lucille W..
Shade of Shenandoah, treasurer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
THE RUSSELL FALL
FESTIVAL OCT. 81

Russell, Oct. l. - Russell will hold
her eleventh annual farm festival
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. and
Z. Preparations are being made for
the biggest and best home coming ever
held in Russell. John T. Clarkson Of
Abba has been secured to speak the
first day and Congressman H. M.
Towner of Corning for the second day.
The Franklin Stock Co. has been Sc
cured to give play in the speakers
tent both evenings. The first night
Bought and Paid For' and on the
last night, 'The Girl From Sweden"
Liberal premiums have been offered
for various products from the farm
and large exhibits are expected. Rus
sell has reputation of having splen-
did celebrations and this year Is ex.
pected to be no exception.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
WINFIELD PLANS
ON A SHORT COURSE

Winfield, Oct 1.-The Commercial
3 OF this city held an important
meeting at which quite large num-
Der OF the farmers Of the vicinity
We're present. The object was to ar
range fora short course in agriculture.
stock Judging and domestic science,
under the direction of the county ex-
pert, Dor E: Fish, assisted by profess
sional men Of the different lines from
Ames, the course to be held about the
week of Dec. /.
Mr.. Fish, j. T. Whiting and John
Hughes of Mount Pleasant; Messrs.
Rogers, Whistler and Labanach OF
Wapello were present and gave state
ments Of the successful meetings
they had had in their counties.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
Lunch on Grounds
HENRY DEIDRECH, Prop.
Frank Emery, Auct. II. II. Evans, Clerk
FIGHTING OVER WILL.

Iowa City, Oct. l. Asdesperate
battle to break rich farmers will Is
being waged in the Johnson county
district court. where the daughters OF
the late William Ellenberger attack
his will, declaring his son, who inherit
ed therein the major part Of his $780,.
900 to $4,000 worth of property, used
undue influence in reducing the aged
pioneer to sign an impugned docu-
ment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
SCHOOL INSPECTOR
WILL JOIN FACULTY

Des Moines, Oct. Ii. G. McGlade.
state high school inspector, has handed
in his resignation to the state superin-
tendent Of public instruction, to take
effect Immediately, and will Join the
extension department Of the State
Teachers college at Cedar Falls.
Mr.. McGlade has held the position Of
high school Inspector for the past two
years, He is graduate Of Parsons
cOIlere
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
BUYS sIGoURNEY GROCERY.

Sigourney, Oct. /. A business
change of considerable Importance
took place here this week when T. e.
Noller sold his grocery store to c. H.
Johnston of Columbus Junction. The
inventory began on Thursday and as
soon as the inventory Is finished Mr..
Johnston will take possession.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
PLAN BOULEVARD LIGHTS.

MUgcatine, Oct. I. : Muscatine bus.
mess men are behind a movement to
provide standard system of bo'le-
ward lights for the commercial section
of the city. Muscatine Is to observe
dress up week" Oct II to 16 and It
was decided that the town needed to
be better lighted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
NIGHT SCHOOL TO OPEN.

Davenport, Oct 1t The night
school conducted by the city's school
system and which had an enrolment
of over 400 last, year, will open at the
high school Monday evening. Oct. IL,
according to the announcement made
today by Superintendent Frank L..
Smart
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02

FOR SALE-THREE HOLSTEIN-
Friesan bulls, years old, one year
ling, one calf Can furnish extended
pedigrees. Address Geo. c. Scott,
Selma, Iowa. rs
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02

DON'T FORGET TO GIVE US A
call before buying your Angus bulls
New phone 5S4-F-13. Frank Giltner
& Son, Ottumwa, r. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02

TYPEWRITERS, ALL MAKES AND
models. We can undersell anyone.
Like new visibles, $40 up. Blind ma
chimes IS up. Free trial. Easy pay
ments. Guarantee. Ribbons 40c each.
Calvert Typewriter Exchange, 2O8 E..
Ontario ST., Chicago, Ill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02

wANTED-ALL THE FARMERS TO
get their winters coal at the Union
coal mine one mile and half south OF
the Jefferson school. Good lump coal
10 cents per bushel.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02

REGISTERED SHROPSHIRE RAMS,
weight $50 to 200 pounds. Sheared
IL to 10 pounds. Redeemed seed
wheat and rye. Bert A. Randell, Mt
Zion, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02

FOR SALE CHEAP-IRON FENCE
braces and cultivators. E. Sigel.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
Personal

WILL, THE PERSON WHO WAS
seen taking purse from lady's hand
bag containing ring and change at
the D, A. Lanman sale return ring TO
Box No. Al r. F. d. I, Douds- Leanoo'
Iowa, and avoid trouble.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
PUBLIC SALE

Having rented my farm I will offer
at public sale at my farm. III miles
west of Black Hawk bridge. IN miles
west of Ottumwa, 61s miles south
east of Chillicothe and IN miles
northeast of Bear Creek school house
Monday. Oct. 4. 1915
Sale to commence promptly at 10
o'clock a. m, sharp, the following
described property, without reserve:
S HEAD OF HORSES = Consist
ing of two draft colts 2 years old, one
draft colt 8 years old, one mule COM
ing 1 year old, and one family broke
single. driving mare.
10 HEAD OF CATTLE - Consist.
ing OF six mich COWS, five head or
yearling heifers, two yearltng steers.
five spring calves and one Black
Poland bull.
IA HEAD OF HOGS = Consisting
of five brood sows and nine spring
pigs. -
Twelve acres of corn in field. Is
dozen chickens, more or less, and one
galvanized water tank.
Usual terms.
Lunch on Grounds
HENRY DEInRECH, Prop.
-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
For Sale

DON'T FORGET THE ROBERTSON
stock sale Oct. IL. R. r. No. 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02

FOR SALE-1,00O FEET WALNUT
lumber. Geo. D. Robertson r. 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-02
Wanted

wANTED-YOUR OLD CARPETS
to make into rugs, beautiful and dur
able rugs from old carpet at reason
able prices. Write for descriptive
catalogue. Bloomfield Rug Works.
Bloomfield, Iowa,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-04-16
Latest Dispatches Ground Down
For Hasty Consumption.
WHOLE WORLD Is CLEANED
The Four Corners Of the Earth and
the Seven Seas Are Made to
Yleld Tribute Of Inter
estinq News.
War Bulletins
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Despite the arrival of heavy rein
forcements from Germany, the Rus
SLAMS continued TO press on through
the Carpathians and, according to late
dispatches from London, are now in
control of nearly all the mountain
passes.
In Belgium, the Germans claim to
have retaken the village OF Drei Grach-
ten on the west bank OF the User near
Dixmude.
An official statement issued in Con-
stantnople tells of Turkish naval
victory in the Persian Gulf arena OF
hostilties.
There is every indication that the
Russians have pierced the Austrian
battle line in the Carpathians so that
at present the right or the Austrian
line is in precarious position.
In north Poland, all German at
tempts TO resume the offensive have
failed. reports Petrograd.
British patrols encountered Turkish
cavalry near FL kantara, on the Suez
Canal 20 miles south Of Port Said,
and routed them.
report from Basel Switzerland,
says that the aKiser has ordered Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg from Poland
TO the western front to check the
French drive toward Metz.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-04-16

One may see in this group of sailors
the progression in width of brim as the
style becomes more summery in com
position and suggestion. Under this
title of sailors, il seems, about seven
tenths of the seasons shapes may be
classed. A fiat brim of uniform width
leaves us in no doubt, but then there
are rolling brimmed sailors, too. But
these sailors shown in the picture are
selections to which the milliner points
with a pride that is well justified
while she turns her attention TO max
ing new ones with increasing width of
brim with which to greet the advanc-
ing summer.
At the right a pretty hemp hat is
pictured. 1t is soft-appearing,
pressed shape with slightly indented
crown, in battleship gray. Two bands
of velvet ribbon, unequal in width, in
fairly strong blue color, encircle the
crown. Four ornaments are set over
these bands. They are made of suede
kid stretched over a supporting foun-
dation. The kid is in the color of the
haI anu ioi HS pdShSiouhu ioi Spi
derived design in needlework wrought
in blue of silk fiber used in millinery.
Coral beads are added to this to make
the attractive and substantial-looking
ornament.
At the upper left a beautifully
woven Chinese straw hat in the nat
ural straw color allows the use of mar
row brown faille ribbon in a unique
trimming. Short lengths of the ribbon
are thrust through spaces between the
straws of which the shape is made.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-04-16
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At the request OF the United States
consul general at Hongcong the State
Department called attention to the
fact that all travellers are required to
present passports to the authorities OF
that city.
GovernmeI~s of Bolivia, Panama,
Guatamala and Cuba have accepted
the invitation OF the United States to
send representatives TO the Pan-Amer-
ican financial conference in Washing.
ton.
Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo
SO far recovered from his recent oper-
alton for appendicitis that his doctors
allowed him to sit up in an arm chair.
Secretary of State Bryan disposed
OF reports that he is seeking to make
the prohibition question a vital issue
In the next national campaign by the
statement that it does not seem prob
able that the liquor question will find
a place in the platform of either party.
President Wilson was invited to at
tend the runion of the Confederate vet
Grams at Richmond in June.
Secretary Daniels announced that
the Atlantic fleet will engage in
war game on its cruise through the
Panama Canal to San Francisco next
summer.
The German Embassy has made
public a strongly worded protest filed
at the State Department against the
forceful detention OF the German
steamer Odenwald by United States
customs officers at San Juan, Porto
Rico.
President Wilson told callers at the
White House that industrial conditions
were constantly improving.