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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1915-03-24

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1915-03-24
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1915-03-24
Nnmra 0lline6ern

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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
BRYAN MEETS WILSON TODAY
Former Secretary of State May Dis
cuss Peace and National Defense
Plans With President.

Washington. Sept. 22.-William J.
Bryan will confer today with Presi-
dent Wilson. The engagement was
made yesterday at the White House
at Mr.. Bryan's request. 1t will be the
first time the former secretary Of
state and the president have met
since Mr.. Bryan quit the cabinet three
months ago because he was not will
ing to follow the president policy
in the German submarine crisis. What
the two men viii discuss was not dis
closed in making the engagement OF.
fetal Washington, however. expects
they with discuss the proposal that
Mr.. Bryan go 20 Europe TO talk peace
and to urge acceptance of his peace
commission treaty by Germany, and
that Mr.. Bryan's announced opposi.
ton to any increase in the national
defenses will be touched.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
WAR LOAN IS NEARLY CLOSED
Definite Announcement Of Agreement
Between Finaneiers Is Expected
,. '- This Week.

New York, Sept. 22.-Negotiations
for the fiotation of a credit loan to
Great Britain and France Of $500, 000,.
600 to $500, 900, 900 are rapidly nearing
conclusion. 1t was reported An.
nouncement that definite agreement
had been reached was expected by
the American fnsneiers within few
days. possibly by the close OF the
week.
There are several minor matters to
be decided upon. One OF the chief OF
these was said TO be the exact amount
of the loan. No decision. II wat re
ported, had been reached upon this
point. Several matters will enter into
the decision as to the amount and this
may not be agreed upon until the last
minute. ~
The ADgloFrench financial commits
sion continues its negotiations with
American bankers. s
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
SHE TAUGHT 10 YEARS AGO
Oldest Among Teachers at Connee'
tleut is In Her Eighty
Fifth Year.

Franklin, Conn.-At the Old School
week in Willimanttc the Oldest among
the teachers who returned for the re-
union was Mrs. Julia Aver Verplanck,
in her eighty-ffth year, mother OF
Superintendent of Schools Frederick
A. Verplanck of South Manchester. She
was a Franklin girl, who, nearly sew
enty years ago, taught in Windham,
South Windham and Norwich. Her
first salary was $12 month and
board around" She taught in all Is
years, her highest salary being 1925
a year. She thinks that teachers of
today may well be content with com.
Portable school buildings and good
wages.
The first winter she taught, she
says, the ventilation was quite mod.
,ern--air currents from the Dashboard,
under which one could pass hand or
foot"
When she taught at Windham Cen
ter most boys as well as girls brought
handiwork from the homes to do
when not studying their books; it was
the forerunner of the modern system
of manual training.
1t Ia believed that Mrs. Verplanck
is the oldest living teacher in Con
necticut.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
CLUBS And SOCIETY
Various Happy Occasions Among
Town and Country Folk.

Hearing of the case of Mrs. Maude
Miller, charged with using profane
language, brought before Squire
William Laffoilette on information
signed by Mrs Della Baird, was call
ed Monday morning and brought to
conclusion Tuesday evening Wit
nesses were heard and arguments
made by Attorneys Charles G. Oryis
for the complainant, and O.. 9. @.
Phillips for the defense. Defendant
was adjudged guilty and fine Of
twenty-five dollars and costs was as
sessed and paid.
The Review Club" had its initial
meeting OF the season last evening
with Mrs. Ann Allen at her home IN
Beacon. Fourteen members OF the
club and tongues and needles flew
thick and fast for about two hours.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
RUSSIAN LINE CUT
N THREE SECTIONS
Collapse of Cars Army Predict
st.s ed in Berlin. a
SLAVS IN DANGEROUS PLACE
Petrosrad Statement Says Army Men,
ased by EIchorn Has Escaped
From Trap-DVinsk is Re-
ported to Be Burning.

Berlin, Sept 22.-Germany is follow
ing with GREATNESS interest the exc
oution OF Field Marshal Won linden
burg's gigantic schemes.
Rejoicing over the great German
victory at Wilma continues. The oceu-
patton of Wilma was the result of
rapid thanking movement by the army
Of General Won Eichorn. which has
succeeded in dividing the Russian
armies into three parts. The third
section Is the southern army in East
Galicia.
Russ Escape Trap.
London, Sept. 22.-The Russian
army of 25O,0O0 men under General
EvaTt has escaped the net thrown
about it by the Germans in the rail
road triangle southeast Of wilma and
is retreating safely to new positions,
according to Petrograd dispatches.
pVlnsk Is Burning.
The forces attacking Dvinsk have
brought their famous 42-centimeter
howitzers into position and are hurl-
ing tons of metal and explosives into
the town and fortress. The city is
reported to be burning in numerous
places, but the Russian troops are de-
Tending it with the utmost courage.
The Russian war Office admits the
situation at Dvinsk is critical. The
civilian population has already left
the city and all supplies which might
prove of value to the invaders In case
of capture have been removed. In the
event of the fall Of Dvinsk the entire
Russian line running southeast from
Riga will be exposed and the port will
be in imminent danger of capture, but
no supplies will fall into Teuton
hands.
Railroads Destroyed.
The withdrawal of the Russians
from wilma eastward instead of south
ward is authoritatively interpreted
here as proof that the German cav
airy has been unable seriously to i'm
pede the Russian retreat. Passing
Oshmiany and Soly, the Russians are
now battling for crossings over the
Wilma, river under conditions regard
ed as favorable. The Germans in
their pursuit have occupied territory
,nly as far as the Mereshank river.
The Russians not only have de-
;troyed the bridge. culverts and tun-
neIs along the railroad line, but the
roadhed itself where il passes
through the marshes.
1t is assumed the Germans are now
operating in. three directions
Dvinsk, Ida and Molodechno, aiming
at a general junction at Minsk with
forces from SlOnim
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
MARINE CANAL IS
CR0SSEDRY FRENCH
Paris Says French Menace Ger
man Lines.
HELD SINCE FAMOUS RETREAT
Official Statement Says Troops Gained
FoothoId on the Right Bank Of
stream-Report Gains in
the Vosaes.

Paris, Sept. 22.-FTench troops have
at last succeeded in crossing the
Marine canal, the waterway between
the Aisne and Marine rivers, where the
Germans have held grimly to their po'
sltions since the famous retreat from
the Marine. The official communique
from the war Office states that the
French soldiers have gained foot
hold on the right bank of the canal.
Threaten German Lines.
From this position, If they are able
to retain it, the French troops will be
able to threaten the German lines run,
ming through Berry-au-Bac and to the
north of Reims. the text Of the COM
munique follows:
Last night saw a bombardment
conducted by both sides and violent at
all times to the north of Arras, to the
East of Noulette and Lorette and IN
the sector of NeuYille. Our batteries
directed showers of shells in an eff
cacious manner upon the enemy's po'
sitions. To the east of the Bethune
highway q reconnaissance sortie from
cur trenches resulted In the capture OF
8 few prisoners.
Before Beauvraignes, to the south
of Roye, there was sharp rife firing,
accompanied by an artillery duel and
sighting from trench to trench with
grenades and bombs.
"On the canal between the Aisne
and the Marine we gained foothold on
the right bank. H., 80
'On both sides of the post of Sa.
pigneul the enemy made fruitless
counter-attacks and was forced to fall
back, leaving on the ground score OF
bodies and his supply of grenades.
In Champagne the German artil'
lery directed on the outskirts OF Mour.
melon a violent cannonade, to which
an energetic response was made.
.- Make Progress IN Vosges.
AN ef1cacious cannonade was di.
rected upon the German works in the
Bots Haut, on the heights of the
Meuse and on the Lorraine front
where we dispersed groups Of work
ers at several points, and provision
i~ains.
In the vosges appreciable progress
Is reported.
One of our dirigibles bombardee
the branch line railway at Amagnes
Lucquy, to the east of Bethel"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23

JACKSON Mrs Marina Jackson
died at her home, SOB East A avenue,
this Wednesday morning at $3.50 o
clock, aged So years. 10 months and
/ day. She was born November 2lst
1880 in Indiana. and when IS. years OF
age moved to the state of Iowa, hay
ing lived in Mahaska county the past
IS years. She leaves three daughters
and one son. Mrs E. M. Tucker OF
this city; Miss Cadoline Jackson of
this city and Mrs. E. Jackson Wilson
of Brooklyn, n. Y. and Edx J. Jack
son, of McMurry, Washington. Funer
al services will be held from the resi-
dence on Friday afternoon, Sept. Gath,
1915. Burial will be made in White
Oak cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
Formidable Swiss Army.

Switzerland with a population $1,000
600 smaller than that Of Massachusetts,
and an, area not a great deal larger
than that state, can mobilize 100000
trained and well equipped soldiers
within "A hours. Behind this is part.
Iy trained force OF reserves Of about
the same size, making 100000 men.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23

London. Sept 22.--Two spies-a
man and woman--receiyed sentence
10 London. the press bureau an,
nonpced The man was sentenced to
death. while the woman. "of German
origin" was condemned to ten years
penal serYttude. The identity OF nsi..
Their spy was revealed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23

GUE-Hannah NJ. Cue lied at her
home, 319 North Second street this
Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock, age
81 years, months and IA days. She
was born November Sth, 1847 in
Greensboro, Indiana, but has lived the
past 50 years in Mahaska county. She
was a member of the order of O. E. S
No. AZ and the W. r. c. No. 6 OF
Grinnell. She leaves one brother,
NJ. Dunlap of Des Moines, and two sis
tiers, Mrs. Eta McMullin OF Dies
Moines and Mrs. Flora Pond of this
city. Prayer service will be held at
the home Thursday evening and the
body will be taken to Grinnell for
burial.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
selEcontroI

Room should be reserved in the
hall of fame for the motorist who.
when stung on the nose by bee,
brought his machine to stop before
swatting the insect-Ch Chicago Daily
News.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
sraish Aeroplane Shot Down.

Berlin. Sept PA British aero
plane has been sbo, 20 earth west OF
st Quentin by Herman aviator. Il
was offieiaIiy announced bere fhs
flleilsb psioi waa Killed ana the Oh
pcnu niade prisoner.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
Mapv sidewaIkc Wanted.

Numerous property owners have
applied to the city authorities to or
der In permanent concrete sidewalks
by their properties 10 be Installed be-
fore the coming Of severe weather.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES
ANDERSON-Word has been I

ANDERSON-Word has been re-
ceived of the decease of J. NJ. Ander-
son of Owane Co., Ills, the father OF
Mrs. w. E. Bradley of Alb South b
street. Mrs. Bradley received a tele-
gram last week regarding his illness
and Immediately went to his bedside.
He died on Friday last and was buried
on Sunday. 1t may be a week or so be-
fore Mrs Bradley's return to Oska,
lOosa
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23

Prospects for big meeting of the
Shrine in October are expending and
a large class is in prospect. George
Barnford will furnish any inside infor
nation desired by prospective candi
dates.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
sawsr Vim cost s5seL. ne: 3D..

Total cost of the Seventh avenue
extension OF the Ninth avenue sewer,
to city and property owners will be
$559.35 as figured by City Engineer
Horace Hawkins.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23
sl,k oernan submarIae.

Odessa. Sept. Russian ships
have sunk Herman submarine which
ma pee9 operating recently An the
isiaeA sea.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23

viii reach AutomobIIlne.

a new course designed 70 teach
every farm boy TO operate o car has
been Instituted by the engineering
division at Iowa State college this
year.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-09-23

Enroute TO Winter oarters.
More fiocks OF geese have been
seen vending southwark fiight.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-03-18
The Master Key will be seen in Pictures
Every Saturday Evening at the Palm Theatre

bridge Of considerable height. 1t was
midafternoon when Harry Wilkerson
threw the bride rein over his pony's
head and climbed down the hill slope
till he was directly under the bridge.
Then he pulled the little saw out of his
shirt bosom and began work. Fifteen
minutes later he climbed up to the
road. broke the saw in two. flung the
pieces into the brush and rode away
He did not so far.
From his place of vantage halfway
up the hill he waited. The haur that
elapsed before he heard the coughing
Of the motor seemed an endless success
sion of deadly seconds. each marked
by stabbing breath. Then he saw
the truck emerge from the cut and com.
mence to rumble heavily down the
slope. John Dorr was driving With
him was one of the hands.
The heavy truck bumped upon the
bridge and In the desert silence the
man on the hill saw it quietly sway to
one side and then plunge downward
to the rocks below. Before the sound
of that crash could reach his listening
ears he saw q sudden burst OF fame
shoot up Il dense swirl of smoke. Then,
like the PARKWAY cracking of Il fire,
came the noise of the yielding timbers,
followed by a dull boom.
My God." whispered Wilkerson to
himself THE gasoline tank exploded
and the car is OH fire." He crouched
in the brush. waiting to see whether
any one emerged from the glllch. No
one did The bridge burned fiercely
At least no one would ever know the
cause of this catastrophe. and John
Dorr would not go to San Francisco.
Instinct told him to flee the scene
But a stronger passion overcame him;
pened. He mounted his horse and rode
swiftly down the slope.
The truck had turned completely
over and lay broken and smoldering
across the waterworn powders. WI
kerson could not see two forms: I'LL
smoke was the body of John Doi1.
flung some distance from the truck
his pallid face turned to the blazing
sky.
"Dead!' muttered Wilkcrson. chilled
with the horror Of the thing he had
done. 1t bit into his very soul. that
scene. until he could not stand 1t longer
and rode furiously away toward the
other side of the divide. He must &c
on his supposed crranl about the wood
and know nothing OF this.
On the crest of the mountain he halt
ed and looked back. Far below him $
thin curl of gray smoke marked the
site of the murder. Knowing that he
was safe. Wilkerson experienced tire
mendous reaction.
He raised himself exultantly in his
stirrups. He was now master of the
Master Key" mine.