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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
.POlA BEING BOMBARDED
Berlin Advices Assert That Thirty Of
Allies Warships Are Firing on
!. Austrian Base.

Copenhagen. Dec. 31,-A private dis
patch received here from Berlin says
that more than thirty French and Brit
ish ,warships are at present engaged in
bombarding Pola, the Austrian naval
base on the Adriatic, and also the sea
port of Rouigno. about fifteen miles
away. rs
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
ACCUSED MAN TO
GIVE UP BUSINESS

Chicago, Dec. 31-Joseph Fish, re-
puted millionaire fire insurance ad1us
ter, who was acquitted OF charge or
arson December "a, and against whom
seventeen other charges are pending,
today announced his retirement from
the fire insurance business. Fish said
that he had been planning to retire for
more than a year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
RIssIER.cHAPMAN NUPTlALs.

Charlton, Dec. 31.-The marriage OF
Fred H. Rissler of Plano, and Miss E..
May Chapman, of near Russell, took
place in this city yesterday noon, Dec.
80 1914, at the Office of Justice N.
Leinen. who performed the ceremony.
They will reside on farm near Plano.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
Make Plans For Church,

Mount Ayr, Dec. 31.-The plan for
the new Baptist church to be erected IN
this city in the near future has been
displayed in the Iowa State bank. The
new building is to be two-story struc.
ture and will cost in the neighborhood
of $4,000. Rev. w. E. Pastor Is the
local pastor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
Evening Story
INDEPENDENT IRENE.
BY Bryant c. Rogers.

copyright. 1912, by the Mcclure
y Newspaper Syndicate.)
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
UNITED CHARITIES is
ORGANIZED AT COL LUMBUS

COLUMBUS. Neb., Dec 16.-(Special.)-
The Columbus United Charities is the
name of the organization that was COM
pleted last night. Carl Kramer called
the meeting to order and was selected as
temporary chairman, while Charles l..
Dicky acted as secretary. After different
ways had been spoken of and suggested,
the following were elected as a board of
directors: G. w. Phillips. NJ. r. Helms,
Henry f. ]. Hockenberger. Charles l..
Dickey and Carl Kramer.
The board of directors instructed the
secretary to ask churches, fraternities
and other organizations interested in the
work of charity to designate one of
their members TO cooperate with the
committee Of this association in securing
members.
The following committee on member
ship has been selected: Carl Kramer,
Mrs. j. b. Geitzen, Mrs. George II.
Thomas. Mrs. Leopold Jaeggi. Mrs. Al
bert Plageman, Mrs. Phil Echols and
Mrs. NJ. Brugger.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
TWO NEBRASKANS GET
MONEY FROM ESTATE

SYRACUSE. N. Y, Dec. 16.-(Special
am.)-Harry Dixon of North Platte,
Neb,. and Nellie Dean Wilson of Lincoln.
Neb.. will receive their share of the
81 100000 estate OF Colonel Wardwell G,
Robinson as soon as the court approves
settlement terms between executors and
Mrs. Vera Robinson Coyne of st. Louis,
who. claiming TO be his daughter, started
suit TO secure the entire estate and tied
up the distribution by Injunction.
Robinson died supposedly a bachelor.
Mrs. Coyne appeared at the funeral, say
ing he married Louise Simmons, her
mother. and produced 25-year-old news
paper clipping to prove the contention.
Her lawyer, Spencer Brownell, made a
nationwide trip and secured the consent
of most of the heirs to settle % per cent
upon her, and today asked the court s
permission to discontinue the action. The
Nebraska heirs share is not specifically
known until expenses are deducted, but
1t win be several thousand dollars.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
Nebraska
OWNERS SHOULD
WORK THE FARMS
Prof. Pugsley Of Lincoln Tells Ne
brasks State Grange Defect in
Present System.
DECLINE FOLLOWS TENANTRY

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Dec. 16.-(Spe-
cial Telegram )-The second day of the
Grange session was largely taken up
with receiving and considering reports.
One feature of the day was the address
OF Prof. c. w. Pugsley of the University
of Nebraska, who emphasized the need
Of a departure from the tendency to-
ward tenant farming Forty per cent
OF Nebraska farms were now conducted
by tenants and the tendency in this dl-
rection is to still greater per cent.
This means n gradual deterioration of
the farm and decline I'm productivity.
Real agricultural prosperity precludes
tenant farming and absolutely requires
a continuity Of ownership and interest
not only for an upkeepng of the soil
fertility but also for the maintenance
Of standard living conditions and farm
| improvements.
There must be a better organization
for the purpose of selling farm products.
In Lincoln alone there are over 200 acres
OF land that could produce food, but
such food cannot be profitably marketed
on account OF the middlemen. A proper
distribution system is lacking.
| Another feature was the address OF
State Superintendent A. o. Thomas, who
dwelt upon the necessity of better edu-
cational facilities for the rural districts
both for the purpose of making the farm
ers OF the future more competent and
Of adding to the enjoyment Of life.
There should be such facilities within
reach Of every farm as to enable all
farm boys and girls to secure the needed
educational equipment. Work in exem.
plifying the various degrees was done
The legislative committee made its re.
port, but the same has not as yet been
accepted or discussed. The finance com
mittee shows a very satisfactory condi-
ton and a neat balance on hand.
About $50 were present today.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
Norfolk Hotel Man
Cashes Bogus Check

NORFOLK, Neb. Dec. 16.-(specisl Tel
eeram.)--Sloux city police are searching
for a man giving the name A. G. Sim
mons, who passed check at a Norfolk
hotel in the sum OF $3.50 to which the
signature CT the Washington Hat and
Shirt company Of Sioux City was alleged
to have been forged. Two other checks
for S45 each were said to have been
cashed by the man.
Simmons called at the hotel office for
a letter and one was waiting for him in
an envelope of the hat firm. From the
envelope he drew his check and the hotel
clerk, watching the operation. promptly
cashed IT,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
FARMER SERIOUSLY HURT
AS AUTO BACKS DOWN HILL

BEAVER CITY, Neb.. Dec. 16-(speeial
Telegram.)-H. l.. Watson was seriously
injured and Mrs. r. L. Resler was hurt
and unconscious for a while in an auto
mobile accident four miles west of town
last evening. A small child of Mrs Res
lers escaped unhurt. Watson was TAX
ing Mrs. Resler. who is a neighbor, home,
and when climbing a hill attempted 10
put on the low gear. but pushed the re-
verse by mistake, and the car backed
down the hill, missed bridge at the
bottom and turned upside down in the
creek below. pinnlng Watson under the
machine and knocking Mrs. Resler un-
conscious for a short time. She recoV-
cred soon and walked mile to her home
and brought help to release Watson.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
Nebraska
COUNTY BOARDS
GO TO ALLIANCE
State Convention Decides to Accept
Invitation of Western City
for Next Year.
SAFETY FIRST MUCH TALKED OF

COLUMBUS, Neb., Dec. 16.-(Special
Telegram .)-Alliance was chosen by the
state convention of county commissioners
and supervisors for the next meeting
place.
Alliance received IS votes, Omaha. 16.
and Hastings. IL.
Thirty kilograms from officers and
business men of Alliance were received
and read by the secretary soliciting the
members to vote for Alliance for holding
the next annual convention.
BY an unanimous vote the present Of
ficers were all reelected: p. J. Kennedy,
president, York; L. r. Barlow, vice presi-
dent, Lodgepole; C. e. Hill, secretary,
Hastings, and Mike Cavey St Edward
In the afternoon the subject of county
roads was again taken up and discussed
by James A. White Messrs. Pitts of Cass
county Purdy OF Madison county and
Clarke of Nemaha county. The opinion
of the speakers was that the costs OF
establishing new roads costs about $50
per mile for grading and to keep same in
good repair would cost SIS per mile. II
was suggested that the county roads
should be under supervision of the
supervisors as 1t is now under the COM
missioner system
County Attorney Otto F. Walter Of
Platte county was called upon for a few
remarks and he took for his subject
safety. first of records by procuring good
vaults, by placing signals on bridges
while repairing same, by complying with
legislation placing white posts on each
side Of the culverts on the public high
way, thus avoiding expenses and costs
to the county.
A resolution extending thanks to Colum-
bus and especially to the Commercial
club for hospitality was read and
endorsed by rising vote.
The members attended a banquet at
the Orpheus hall given by the CONNER
cal club. The banquet was served by the
women of the Methodist Episcopal church,
The music on this occasion was rendered
by the Columbus new symphony or
chestra consisting of eighteen members
and under the direction of Prof. e. p G.
Gruber.
Moving pictures were shown at the
North Opera house last night giving the
process of manufacturing iron and steel
after which the visiting guests partook
of Dutch lunch at the Elks hall given
by the Commercial club of Columbus.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
Governor Refuses
To Send Man Out
To Montana Court
From a staff CorrespondentN 5

IOill ONdll 1OFItHpoHutIAsJ
LINCOLN, Dec. 6.-(Special) Gov
ernor Mohehead today acted the Santa
Claus part to Mr.. and Mrs. II. w.
children, when he refused to grant
requisition asked by the governor of
Montana for the return to that state OF
Mr.. Schroeder, charged with grand lar
ceny under the laws of that state.
According to the evidence. the Seward
man had gone up to Montana in search
of homestead and had come In contact
with a real estate man who offered him
the REIMBURSEMENT on a tract of land held
by woman for $500. The land suited
Schroeder all right and he gave the land
agent a check for the amount, stating
! that he did not have that amount in
the bank. but as soon as he got back to
| Seward he would arrange for its pay
ment.
However, the agent turned the check
over to a bank in that state. and. as
Schroeder did not have the funds to meet
1t. he was sought on the charge of grand
larceny. which in Montana includes the
giving of check when there is no money
on deposit to cover it.
In refusing to grant the requisition,
Governor Morehead said that he had
been banker himself and II seemed TO
him it would have been a very easy mat
ter and the business thing to have done
for the bank to have wired or telephoned
the Seward bank to see IL the check was
good No money had been lost by the
transaction except few dollars that the
agent had expended, and he did not be-
lieve that 1t was right ito send the man
back among strangers to fight a case
when 1t was evident he had had no in
tention of committing a fraud
Mrs. Schroeder and the two children
were present in the governors office and
appeared to be much pleased with the
action Of the governor
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
FAKE ASPIRIN is DISCOVERED
Food Commissioner Harmsn Finds
Where Large Quantity Has
Been Sold.
IN PLACE OF GERMAN DRUG
(From a staff Correspondent }

NffOm q StaII Correspondent
LINCOLN. Dec. 16.-(Special.) )-Work-
ing with government officials, State Food
Commissioner Harman and Chief In
spector Kembel have been able to discover
the sale of so-called aspirin, a tablet used
! largely by PHYSICIANS and druggists for
the cure of headaches.
Aspirin is made in Germany, but a drug
called actylo-salicyhc acid made in this
country is said to be equally as good.
However, the use of the latter remedy
has never come into general use because
aspirin has ben so largely advertised that
everybody has insisted on that instead
of the American product. So great has
been the demand for aspirin that 1t ap-
pears some firm I'm the east has been
manufacturing a counterfeit which has
been sold in large quantities to druggists
as the real article.
The Medlin Brokerage company of
Omaha of which ]. w. Medlin is the
proprietor, appears to have had the
handling of the alleged aspirin in this
state and has been the distributor to
other druggists. Before Justice Britt of
Omaha he pleaded guilty to the charge
of keeping drugs not stamped with the
amount OF contents and was fined $40
and costs.
! In justice to Mr.. Medlin, Food Commits
sloner Harman says he was ignorant of
the nature of the drug and supposed he
was handling the real article and has
promptly turned over to the authorities
all of the counterfeit article in his possess
sion worth about $500.
The alleged aspirin contains one-half
grain of acetainlid. which is detrimental
to heart action and might be exceedingly
dangerous for those with weak hearts
to take The Omaha concern has dis
posed of over 100000 of these tablets in
the state and the government inspectors
are I'd to know just where to go to
locate the druggists which have handled
/ it. One Omaha druggist was found with
1900 tablets in his possession and these
were seized. Lincoln druggists are
known to have the counterfeit aspirin in
their possession and will be called upon
to face tribunal of Justice.
! Real aspirin sells for $3.50 per 1000
tablets while the counterfeit brings about
$3.50. The counterfeit can be readily
DISTINGUISHED from the real because It
will dissolve in cold water, while the real
| aspirin is not soluble. 1t will break in
cold water into small parts and then
settle in the bottom. but the counterfeit
dissolves entirely in a glass Of cold water.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17

MCooK. Neb.. Dec. 1s.-(speciaI.)-
Among the improvements now being
made in the business buildings OF Me-
Cook is the new McCook National Bank
building on Main avenue. adjoining the
banks present quarters. The fine weather
of this fall has given the opportunity of
making considerable progress I'm its erec-
ton. The front OF the building will be
of Bedford stone. the first building other
than the big Federal building. in which
that handsome stone has been used in
McCook.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
News Notes Of Geneva,

GENEVA, Aeb.. Dec. 1s.-(speclal.) y
Yesterday the Eastern Star lodge held
a reception, Grand Instructress Mrs.
Hamilton OF Lincoln being present. In
ihatory work was held i'm the evening
Superintendent and Mrs. Meyers were
the candidates. Visitors from neighboring
chapters were present.
The Royal Geneva company gave an en-
tertainment in the new City Auditorium
under the auspices OF the Geneva band.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
HASTINGS SENDS FULL
QUOTA INTO THE FRAY
CFrom a staff Correspondent

LINCOLN. Dec. 16.-(speciaI.) )-Hastings
appears 20 have been struck with an cpl
demic of offic seeking. the secretary of
states office receiving today a filing
made by A. ], sliger. of that city. who
wants the nomination for land commits
sioner on the democratic ticket. Just to
show that the populist party is still alive,
Mr.. sliger wants the nomination Of that
party also.
Two men there would like the nomina-
tion on the republican ticket for gov
ernor Another man wants the demo-
cratic nomination for railway commits
sioner another is a candidate for the re-
publican nomination for congress and an
other man wants some kind Of an office
not yet specified
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17

was at the state house today and gave
out the intelligence that the democratic
party win not be without candidate
for governor, as Mayor Charlie Ryan.
thrice head OF the city OF Grand Island,
will soon file for the democratic nominal
ton. When asked " the mayor was will
ing to subscribe TO the Bryan prohibition
plank and thus get the support Of the
mayor and his wandering brother. Mr..
Sink simply said that Mayor Ryan was a
good man for the place and none near
said him nay.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17

be the state fairs Of the three states with
the races held at Sioux city.
Another Candidate Likely.
Word comes to Lincoln that J, r.
Gillian OF Auburn. county treasurer Of
Nemaha county. is likely TO enter the
ring for the republican nomination for
state treasurer. Mr.. Gillian has been
looking the situation over and talking
with his friends and believes the track is
wide enough for another entry.
sink BOoutinE Ryan.
John Sink. who gained celebrity because
OF his famous nine-foot bed sheet law,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
BEATRICE MAN ACCUSED OF
STEALING JEWELS AND CASH

BEATRICE, Neb. Dec. 16.-(Special.) -
L. r. Smith of this city was arrested
Wednesday evening and lodged in the city
Jail on the charge of stealing jewelry
valued at about S35 from local Jewelry
store. Some of the stolen property was
found in his possession and he attempted
to throw it away when Officer Hayden
placed him under arrest. He is also
charged with stealing SIS from the cash
register at Blacks mill. where he has
been employed and from which place he
VAS discharged Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
Matters Enters Denial
Of Candidacy Rumor
(From a Staff Correspondent.


LINCOLN, Dec. 16-(Special. )-Senator
John Mates of Nebraska City, who vis-
tied the state house today. said he was
not seriously considering the rumor that
he might be a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for governor, Mr..
Mates declared the report published in
Lincoln paper that the German-Ameri-
can alliance was taking steps TO throw
its vote against Wilson was all fabri-
cation.
THE state alliance Of Nebraska is per-
fectly nonpolitical and independent in
politics. said the senator. 1T is not an
incubator for public or political schemes,
and has not in any way taken any action
as indicated.
''Our members are students of economic,
social and political questions. They will
cast their votes intelligently when the
proper time comes, and neither prejudice
or revenge will tarnish their actions. The
future welfare of the country will over
balance any temporary disappointment"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH
IN SOD HOUSE NEAR M'C00K

M'CooK, Neb. Dec. 16-(Speclal Tele-
gram.)-MTs. r. d. Rogers, who lived on
a farm about fifteen miles northwest of
McCook, in Hitchcock county, was
burned to death in her sod farm house
yesterday afternoon. No other person
was on the place at the time Origin
OF the fire is unknown. The body was
found under earth and debris OF the
caved-in roof Of the sod house, lying
across the bed. Burial occurred in Hayes
sounty this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
Her son sabiecI 40 Croup.

MY son Edwin Is subject to Group"
writes Mrs. +. o. Irwin. New Kensing-
ton. Pa, Il put in many sleepless hours at
night before / learned OF Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Mothers need not fear
this disease IL they keep a bottle Of
chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the
house and use II as directed IL always
gave my boy relief" Obtainable every
re.-Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
Nebraska
STATE ONCE BOUGHT WOOD
Auditor Smith Unoovers Record
Showing old-Time System Of
Heating.
TRAINS ON IMPERIAL BRANCE
lrrom a stnff CorresnondentN

(From a staff Correspondent
LINCOLN. Dec ie.-Cspeoiai)- )-state
Auditor Smith has unearthed an old
record kept by the state auditor In the
early days Of the states history which
has some interesting entries In it which
shows how things have changed In this
state.
one entry under date of 1869 shows that
the legislature made an appropriation Of
$3.50 for wood 70 keep the legislature
warm All but s7775 was spent In an eff
fort to warm up the members.
In 1870 the state spent $50 for n chan
delier and then added sa2,5S In repairs
The same year the state paid $40 for two
cords OF wood to warm the office OF the
adjutant general
Proposal from Railroad,
Information comes TO the state Railway
commission that the Burlington railroad
has proposed to meet the demands OF the
patrons OF its Imperial branch for
daily passenger train by putting on a
passenger service each way three days
in the week and a mixed train the other
three days. However, Il Is said that the
patrons will not be satisfied with this
offer. although the road may 20 ahead
and establish that kind OF service any
way.
To Arrange Race Meets.
According TO Secretary Mellor OF the
State Board OF Agriculture there will be
a meeting OF representatives Of fair as
sociations in Sioux City on December os
for the purpose OF making arrangements
for the season Of 1916 race meets. States
represented will be Iowa, Nebraska and
! South Dakota and the fairs affected will
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
cheek Your Winter Cough.

DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey will stop
your cough and strengthen your lungs.
Get bottle now. Only 25c. All druggists.
-Advertlsement.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
Assets $1,000, 10000
Perry, Oklahoma, April 90, 1914.

Perry, Oklahoma, April 60 1914.
Bankers Life Insurance Company
Lincoln Nebraska.
Gentlemen: am in receipt of letter enclosing
check Tor SO29 in payment of policy maturing the 2st
am much pleased with the settlement under this
policy and is quite the Eou
table Life Assurance Society OF New York. copy which
I sent you some time ago
The Equitable policy for $4,000 over
5000 less than yours would have been based $1,000 policy
Very truly yours,
G. D JENSEN.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17

use The pee.s ,'swappet', column.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-17
SETTLEMENT

Total Cash paid MIR. Jensen. ..... $78O20
And 20 Years Insurance for Nothing
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-03
WILL SEND LAST
NOTE TO MEXICO
Wilson VIII Make Demands Upon
the Several Factions
ENOUGH DEVASTATION NOW
Millions of n-COmbatants Are in
Danger Of Starvation and the
Property Damage Is
Increasing

Washington, June President
Wilson let 1t be known today that
while he had fully determined to Is
sue o statement to the Mexican fac
lions regarding the situation there
he would not issue 1t until tomor.
row.
Washington, June President
Wilson has decided that notwith-
standing the critical situation with
Germany there shall be issued the
statement which has been in prep
aration for several days to be com
to the leaders of all fac
lions in Mexico, serving notice that
unless they themselves bring to an
early end the deplorable conditions
which their warfare has wrought,
some other means will be found by
he United States in the interest Of
humanity to save the millions Of
Mexicans from the
hroes of starvation and further de-
Of property.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-03
MUST BEGIN AT THE BOTTOM
First Thing to Do 10 to Improve Bad
Dirt Roads--Money Required 10
AstonlshIngly Small.

The dirt roads are the real high.
ways Of commerce. Without them
you would have little use for macadam
roads or other highways Of like char
acter. In the road fabric we must be-
gin at the bottom. As the dirt roads
are improved year by year, by process
Of evolution, when necessity requires
a certain percentage Of them viii be-
come trunk lines and be converted In
to rock. macadam, concrete or roads
Of like character. This will come
about when the betterment Of the dirt
roads has so improved agricultural
and other communities through which
they pass that the wealth and popula-
ton and commerce justify It.
We cannot make all the roads rock,
macadam or concrete roads, but we
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-03
VALUE OF BETTER HIGHWAYS
Man Looking for Location Is Likely
to Judge NeI0hborhood by Kind
Of Roads Il Maintains.

Are you doing anything for good
roads? Is your community doing any
thing? Is your county alive to the
value Of rock roads, roads Of a per-
manent type? If you are a farmer
you ought to be able to realize the
value of better highways more keenly
than any other citizen. I
It is a fact that the chance visitor
and the man who is looking for a
location are likely to Judge neighbor-
hood or q region by the kind Of high
ways It maintains. Stretches Of mud
holes blast a commuuity's reputation.
Bad roads kill church life and choke
education. Churches and schools are
dependent very markedly upon good
roads. Where the roads are stretches
Of mud in winter and dust and old
ruts in summer, neither schools nor
churches may flourish.
When you md . farmer who op-
poses good roads and fights . reason
able taxation for building better high
ways you win find a man who Il . |
drawback to his community.