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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
IOWA'S CAVALRY MAY NOT GO
Half the Men Have Refused to Take
the Oath Binding Them For
Long Foreign Service.

Iowa City, June 2S.-Iowa's only
cavalry squadron recently organized
by Major Ralph p. Howell, may not
go to the border, for half the men have
refused to take the federal oath and
as Major Leonard ID. Wildman, Unit
ed States army mastering officer, had
no power to accept less than squad
ron, there is a dead lock. The men
are nearly all farmers and, do not
want to bind themselves for long for
eign service.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
TWO MORE HELD
IN MURDER CASE
THREE NOW IN TOLLS AS IMPLI-
GATED IN MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
WOULD REGULATE CHURCH BELLS
Attempt Made to Rob Postoffice at
Pennington is Frustrated by Night
Watchman-Fort Madison Man
Is SwindIed Out of 81 400.

Marshalltown, June 28. Search COR
those alleged to have been implicated
in the murder of Henry Alexander, of
near Ferguson, whose dead body was
found in Linn creek, April II, which
has progressed in widening circles
since the arrest of Elmo c. TOmpkins
Friday night, came to a climax last
evening at Minneapolis. The sheriff
of Hennepin county notified Sheriff
Edgar that he had in Jail Floyd, Lem
commonly known as "CurIy," and
Mark Frye. all brothers and fourth
brother, whose name was not given.
Sheriff Edgar holds warrants for
Floyd and Curly Frye who, with FL
mo G. TOmpkins are charged with
the murder of Alexander in COM
plants filed by Jack Alexander in JUS
tiCe Peek's court last week.
The arrests of Floyd and Curly"
Frye were made on instructions from
Sheriff Edgar who, however, had no
murder warrant for Mark Frye, or the
brother whose name was not obtain
ed. Sheriff Edgar has gone to Mime
apolls to get the prisoners.
Too Much Church Bells.
Fort Madison, June 2S.--An ordi.
nance regulating the tolling of the
church bells of the city and limiting
them to twenty tolls-no more-was
the basis of a plea made by citizen
today to Councilman F.. A. Woodman-
see. The objection is believed to be
the most original and unusual and the
councilman in question is now de-
manding credit for discovering the
I'll x.ysN
The objector S very much opposed
to the sound OF a church bell. In a
recent instance he declared that one
church bell tolled an even 1870 times
he counted them to be exact.
Attempt to Rob Postoffice.
Pennington, June 2S.-An attempt
was made to rob the post office last
night, but ended in the failure of the
would-be burglars to do so. While
on duty, the night Waterman 50
someone in front of the post office
who aroused his suspicious by order
ing him away. Being unarmed he
went for assistance, and in the mean
time telephoned for the postmaster.
BY the time the men arrived at the
post Office 1t was found that someone
was in the building. A shot was
fired and the burglars ran, disappear
ing before their identity could be
learned. About an hour later sec
ond attempt was made but it was also
futile.
SwindIed Out of $1,000.
TT. Madison, June 2S.-H. ]. Mar
shall, former proprietor of a second
hand store, exchanged his business
fro land, receiving deeds and alb
stracts In the course of a week the
new owners of the business sold 1t
and now MI? Marshall alleges that he
has discovered That all he had for his
business were the papers passed over
TO him at the time of the presumed
exchange.
The trade was made through A, II.
Merrell of Carthage and man named
Truthart, according to the advice OBJ
tanned regarding the transaction. Mr..
Marshall estimates his loss at about
$1,000 The man named Truthart is
said to have departed for parts I'M
known, as his whereabouts cannot be
ascertained.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
CARRANzA MAKES AN APPEAL
He Addresses Note to Part of Govern
ments Of South America-Lays
Blame on United States.

lei Paso, June 2S.-"Mexico will win
or lose with dignity but first wishes
to make plain to the rest of the Amer
lean continent and conductors, to OBJ
serve the government of the United
States, which wishes to find provoca-
ton for Intervention"
That is part of the appeal address,
ed by the Carranza government to the
governments of part of South Ameri-
ca, according to an official cablegram
received by the Mexican consul here
today
1t has been published, laying the
blame of the Manitobian, Mazallas
and Carrizal incidents on the United
States.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
peadlock rs serious

Washington, June 2S.-Despite a
plea by Senator Chamberlain, the
senate this afternoon refused to make
way for the appropriation bill to con-
slider the conference report on the
national guard relief resolution. This
gave the deadlock between the house
and senate a serious aspect. 81
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR MEN
Bell Telephone Company Will Pay
Those Enlistlng Full Salary
For Three Months.

Des MOines, June 2S.-The Bell Tel
ephOne company announced today
that it would take care of their men
who enlist in the army in the follow
ing manner:
Until October /, they will receive
full pay from the company in addition
to army pay and the next nine months
will receive the difference between
army pay and their Bell company
pay.
This accounts for one year, after
which there will be readjustment, ac-
cording to circumstances at that
time.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
Enaines and Crews Waiting.

Chicago, June 2S,-Forty-fiye big
awaited in the Chicago
yards today to speed eastern militia
regiments toward the border. The
train crews We're ready early this
to speed up the transfer
trains from the asst to lines that will
transport them toward Texas.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
Americans May Be at Blame.

Washington, June 2S.-An interview
with Capt. Morey, survivor of the Car
rial battle was forwarded to the war
department today. In indicates as his
text and other interviews said, that
perhaps the American forces we're in
part responsible for theboGlash with
MeXicans e.dt ar FsEas
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
Easement On Witness STAND.

London. June 2S.-Taking the wit
ness box in his own defense in his
trial for treason, Sir Roger Easement
this afternoon denied that the Irish
rebellion in any way was inspired in
Germany. He denied he received
money from the Germans. ga
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
MUST RELEASE a
/. us. PRISONERS
cARRANzA GIVEN UNTIL MID
NIGHT TO COMPLY.
If NOT THEN WE GO AFTER THEM
Those Close to President Say There
Will be no Delay in Enforcing De-
mands. Believed carranza
May Ask for an Exchange.

Washington, June 2S.--General Car.
panZa must release the American pris-
Oners held at Chihauhau by midnight
or President Wilson will go after
them.
Those close to the President declar.
ed there will be no delay in the light
of demands from Carranza that Mexi.
can prisoners in this country be re
leased. That, according to administra-
ton officials is another question. The
President, they declared, now is in
terested solely in getting some "a sol
diers out of the prison at Chihuahua
City. So congress- and in fact all Off
Gals of Washington, is awaiting Car
ranZa's reply. ....
There is a feeling the Mexican first
chief will yield. 1t is known positively
he intended to release the prisoners at
first. Danger in the situation lies in
the possibility of Carranza asking an
exchange of prisoners. Should Car
rama take this position or otherwise
delay freedom OF the American pris-
oners, the President will follow the
course of action already definitely de-
termined upon and it would not in
clude a declaration of war.
Rescue of the American soldiers by
forces, if necessary, however long or
arduous the effort. The President will
outline his course to congress and ask
support of his program.
Conference in Progress.
. Mexico City, June rs. 10 a. ma
conference regarding President Will
sons demands for releasing American
soldiers imprisoned in Chihuahua City
is now in progress. II is believed de-
cision will be reached within a few
hours.
Will Face Firing Squad.
FL Paso, June 2S.-EXecution by q
firing squad will be the end Of %
American prisoners in Chihuahua, Gen
eral Trevino Is reported To have stated
IL the United States armed forces at
tempt to rescue the men.
Japs Aided Mexicans.
Laredo, June 2S.-AmeriCan refu-
gees from Monterey brought here to-
day a rumor that Japanese officers are
at the head of troop of MeXicans en-
route from Monterey to Chihuahua to
reinforce CarranZa's army. A rumOr,
from another source said
that Japanese experts were directing
the work of manufacturing munitions
at Monterey arsenal.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
War Relief Club,

Des Moines, June ga war relief
club to have a membership of thous-
and was begun by both commercial
clubs today. Each pledge for fur
will be fixed for a certain amount to-
ward the support of dependents of sol.
diers in Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
KILLED WHEN AUTO TURTLES
Steering Wheel Breaks, Driver Loses
Control and Machine Goes over
.. An Embankment.

Charles City, June 2S.-Arthur Mil.
Ter was instantly killed and Walter
Lingenfelder, court reporter seriously
injured when the auto driven by the
latter went over an embankment near
town last night. Lingerfelder said that
the steering wheel broke and he lost
control of the machine which turned
over several times before stopping.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
penled Her Share.

Des Moines. June 2S,-Claiming that
she had been Illegally restrained from
sharing In half her deceased husbands
estate, Mrs, Charles Fleming. today
fled original notice for her widows
share.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
The Coli Players.

Des MONIES, June 2S.-Rudolph
Knepper, aged Is. who put James
Hubbell out of the golf race yester.
day. was leading Andy Nelson four
up at the end OF IS holes today. New
man Borr, another youngster was
lending Dwight Baker of Ottumwa
Arthur Bartlett, state champion. was
one up on Art Peasles. RI
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
ItaIIans Victorious.

Rome, June 2s. Italian troops have
captured Austrian positions between
Posina and the Astico valley in the
continuation Of their Trentino often
sive.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
Defense Broken Down.

Berlin. June 80. French attack on
the village Of Fleury on the ridge OF
,F'roide, northeast of Verdun, broke
down preceded by intense artillery
fire. yni
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-29
Planning to Visit Camp.

Ottnmwa, June 28.-The committees
which was appointed by the CONNER
cial club to look into the matter of the
automobile excursion to Des Moines,
and Camp Dodge Sunday, met last ey-
ening and formulated plans. They are
making arrangements to secure suffi.
cient autos to carry the relatives OF
the members of Company G. to see
the boys once more, before they are
called to the border.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Sound to Make Good.

The well-dressed stranger stepped
into the drug store and. passing by
the boy who usually attended to casual
customers, approached the proprietor,
who was arranging some goods in the
show case.
Mr.. c.. presume?" he re
marked. pleasantly. and the druggist
turned and bowed gravely. 4 have
heard my friend. Mr. Quorn, speak Of
you often" said the brisk man. He
told me If ever | needed anything in
this line to come TO you. He spoke Of
YOU as a man on whom one could rely
with perfect confidence, who had only
the best of evrything and with whom
it was always a pleasure to deal"
MIR. Quorn is very kind" answered
the other, beaming with qualification.
He is one of by best customers. What
enu ] do for you this morning."
"Well--er-this morning. as it hap
peas said the stranger, with just a
little briskness. this morning | should
ike. il you viii allow me, to consult
your directory"
Certainly" was the calm reply. I've
also have a good selection of one and
two-eent stamps as well as railway
time tables, if you need anything of
that kind"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
BANKS ARE WARNED
AGAINST WAR LOAN
Federal Reserve Board Sees
Peril to Industry.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ISSUED
United States Body Notifies Institu-
tions of Danger in the Purchase
of Short-Term Notes From
Foreign Countries.

Washington, Nov. 29.--The federal
reserve board issued statement on
Monday warning banks and the public
against the purchase of short-term for
eign notes.
The statement will be a severe blow
TO the financiers who We're planning to
float these loans in the United States,
The statement says in part:
I'm view of contradictory notes
which have appeared in the press re-
garding its attitude toward the pur-
chasing by banks in this country OF
treasury bills of foreign governments,
the board deems it duty TO define its
position clearly.
''Ihe board believes that at this
time banks should proceed with much
caution in locking up their funds in
long-term obligations which are short
term in form or name but which.
either by contract or through force of
circumstances. may have TO be re-
newed until normal conditions return.
The boards concern and responsibility
lies primarily with the banking stu
alton.
IF, however, cur banking institu-
tons have TO intervene because for
eign securities are offered faster than
they can be absorbed by investors
that is, their depositors-an element
would be introduced which, if not kept
under control. would tend toward in
stability and ultimate injury TO the
economic development of this coun-
try.
while the loans may be short in
form and severally may be collected at
maturity. the object of the borrower
must be to attempt 10 renew them col
lectiyely, with the result that the ag-
gregate amount placed here will re
main until such time as il may be adj
yantageOusly converted into long
term obligation. 1t would, therefore,
seem that funds of our banks. which
should be available for short credit
facilities to our merchants. manufac-
turers and farmers, would be absorbed
for other purposes to a dispropOrtiOn-
ate degree. especially in view Of the
fact that many of our banks are al
ready carrying foreign obligations
which they are under agreement to re-
new.
The board deems. therefore, its
duty to caution the member banks that
ii does not regard it in the interest OF
the country at this time that they in
vest in foreign treasury bills of this
character"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
He Wa on the %.

The undertaken arose aud said to
the mOurners assembled:
IF anyone present wishes to say n
few words Of tribute to the deceased.
now Is the time, when the family viii
be glad to hear such"
4 stiffness prevailed, and after a
few moments of silence II was broken
ny a young man. who arose and
asked:
DO understand that no one wishes
60 make any remarkS:"
1T would appear So" replied the
undertaken
Then" asked the young man, as a
light came into his eyes. may l be
permitted to make a few remarks
about southern California and its won
derful climateE''
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
UNITED STATES AGREES
TO WITHDRAW ARMY
Areriean-mexiean conferees Settle on
Pact at Atlantic City--Await
Carranza o. X.

Atlantic City. n. j., Nov. 27.-An
agreement was reached between the
American ard Mexican delegates to
the joint conference here. 1t pro-
vides:
1. For the withdrawal from Mexico
of the Pershing exposition within 40
days of the. approval by both govern
ments of the agreement. The provi-
sion is made that the time may be ex-
tended If conditions in northern Mex
leo are such as to constitute menace
to United States soil. The details Of
the withdrawal are left to General
Pershing.
2 That United States troops there
after shall patrol their side OF the
border and Mexican troops theirs. in
order TO guard against raids. Coop
GRAFTON between both forces in case
Of necessity is provided.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

irwin Cobb. the war correspondent,
home from Europe long enough recent
~ to get his breath and look over the
proof sheets Of new book. attended
an authors banquet in New York.
\ deaf man sat next to Cobb Far
tier down the table another man told
a funny story, and when he finished,
the deaf man laughed and applauded
louder and longer than any of the
rest.
Good old boy shouted the deaf
man. "That reminds me Of a story" he
added to those near by.
Get up and tell it, Charlie" cried
>>~eral The tOastmaSter sanctioned
the suggestion
Then The deaf man got up and told
the same story the other man had told.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
MRS INEz solssEvAIN is DEAD.
Noted Woman Passes Away in Los An
qeies Hospital

fl0SPih0as
Los Angeles, Cal. Nov 28.-Mrs.
Inez Nilholland BOissevain. widely
known woman suffragist and welfare
worker, died in hospital here on
Saturday otter an Illness of ten
weeks. She was thirty years old. Mrs.
Boissevain was stricken suddenly
while addressing an audience in this
city during the recent political cam
paign and tainted on the platform OF
the meeting. Mrs. BOissevain's illness
was diagnosed as aplastic anemia.
Her husband, Eugene Boissevain; her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Mil
holland of New York, and her sister,
Miss Vida, were present when she
died.
She was born in New York in 1886.
She won scholastic honors at Vassar
college. She spent three years at the
University of New York Law school
and got her legal degree and was adj
mitted to the bar of New York in
1912.
The young woman had been actively
identified with almost every woman's
cause in the country.
On July 10, 1913. she married in
England Frida Eugene Boissevain,
son of a wealthy Hollander, and she
confessed that she had done the pro-
posing. The union was happy. Mrs.
Boissevain went to Europe as dele
gate on the Ford peace ship. but left
the party at Stockholm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
ALEXANDRIA IS CAPTURED
BY Won MACKENSEN'S ARMY
Teutons Are Only Forty Miles From
Bucharest-Russian Gear to
Meet Ally.

Berlin, Nov. 2S.-Alexandria, Hou-
manian town, d miles southwest Of
Bucharest, has been captured by leu
ton forces.
The Roumanian forces which had re-
tired from the Danube town of Orsoya
were pushed farther to the southeast
by the Austro-German troops. This
Roumanian force has now been
blocked by the approach of other Teu-
ton forces in the rear. In this sector
% officers and 1900 men have been
captured by the Teutons, who also
have taken three cannon and great
quantity of munitions.
German and AuStro-Hungarian
troops under command of Lieut.. Gen.
Kraft Won Delmunsingen, advancing
on both sides of the River Alt, in Wal
lachia, pushed sack the Roumanian
forces beyond the Topolog river. taxi
ing 500 prisoners.
The defeated army, besides sangui-
nary casualties, has lost here % officers,
1900 men, three cannon, q loaded am
munition carts and 800 loaded vehicles.
From the Danube ports between Or
sova, and Rustchuk, up to the present,
six steamers and so barges are in leu
ton hands, most of them loaded with
valuable cargoes.
Copenhagen, Nov. 2S.-A Sofia dis
patch to the Vossische Zeitung of Ber-
lin says Emperor Nicholas of Russia
has arrived at Kiev on his way TO the
Roumanian frontier, where he will con-
fer with King Ferdinand of Roumania.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
AMERICAN SHIP
IS TORPED0ED
Steamer Chemung Refuses to
Lower Flag as 1t Sinks.
CARRIED NO WAR MUNITIONS
Submarine lowed Crew to Within
Five Miles of Laad-Disaster
Occurred Near ca5c De
Gaia, Spain.

London, Dee. 1.-Llosds reports
that the American steamer Chemung
has been sunk.
The Chemung was .orpedoed near
Cabo de Gaia, according to the dis
patch.
The Chemung sailed from New
York November from Genoa and Ma
pies and stopped at Fayal, Azores, No
vember 20. II was owned by the Hardy
Steamship company of New York, was
built in 1883 at Buffalo. and was 327
feet long and of S,006 tons gross.
The steamer foundered with the
American flag flying, it is added, the
captain having formally refused to
lower the eolors.
The crew has been landed at valen-
ella by the Spanish steamer Giner, says
a Reuter- dispatch from Valencia.
The submarine towed the members
of the crew to within five miles of the
coast. the Valencia advices state and
then abandoned them. At the end of
the day they were picked up by the
Giner.
The Chemung, according to Lloyds
listing, is owned by the Atlantic & Pa
cific Coast Transportation company.
1t was a steel vessel of 1,615 tons. was
1851 feet in length and was built by
the Union drydock company of Buff
falo.
New York, Dec 1.-The Harriss
Magill Steamship company. representa-
tives here of the Hardy Steamship
company, owners of the ChemUng, re-
ported sunk, said the vessel carried a
general cargo only, no munitions or
cargo owned by the Italian govern
ment being on board.
The ship was commanded by Capt.
John L. Duffy and carried a crew of
80 men.
The crew list of the Chemung filed
with customs officers here shows that
only ten of the men on board, includ-
ing Captain Duffy. were Americans,
the, others being Greeks, Russians,
Spaniards and Mexlcans.
The manifest of it's cargo filed on
date of sailing shows that it consisted
mainly of iron and steel products,
chemicals, dried fish, wooden slaves.
etc. Included in the cargo were 5, 146
pieces of copper and 200 bales of cot
ton.
Washington, Dec. 1.-Secretary Ian
sing announced on Tuesday receipt of
official report of the sinking of the
American steamer Chemung. The dis
patch came from the American consul
at Valencia.
He said all on board had been landed
safely. The case appears to be SINH
lar to the destruction of the American
ships William z. Fry and the Leela-
nav, both carrying contraband, dam
ages for which are to be awarded by
diplomatic negotiations. AS there was
no loss of life nor apparent violations
of Germany's pledges, the case is not
regarded as alarming.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
2 zEPPELINs ARE SHOT DOWN.
British Airmen Destroy Airships Dur.
ing Raid on England.

London, Dec. 1::-London was raid
ed by d, German airplane on Tuesday
Flying at great height, the aviator
dropped six bombs, injuring four per
sons. One was woman and she was
probably fatally hurt. The machine
travelled at such high altitude that
it was barely visible.
Two Zeppeiins were brought down
as they took part in a raid Monday
night on the northeast coast of Eng
land. The crews of both airships per-
ished The destruction of the airships
is announced in an official communica-
ton issued by the war office on Tues
day.
Both Zeppelins were brought down
in flames into the sea after being at
tackled by airplanes. One of them
was destroyed while nine miles out at
sea on its return trip.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
3 KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENTS.
Two Women and Minister Lose Lives
in Illinois.

Chicago, Nov. 2S.--A minister and a
girl student at an Evangelical college
at Naperyille were returning in an au-
tomobile TO Joliet from Symerton.
where they had conducted revival ser
vices. As the machine rounded a sharp
curve it toppIed and rolled over 30
foot embankment. The girl Miss Lii
liam Kreimeier, was instantly killed.
Her companion, Rev. E. o. Rife. was
seriously injured, but is expected TO
recover. Both were from Naperville.
III.
Rev. w. L. Wredey, an agent of the
Illinois ChiIdren's Home and Aid so
ciety, was instantly killed near Mount
Carroll. ILL.,, when an automobile in
which he was riding was struck by a
train. Mrs. Dana L. Fulrath, who was
driving the car. was also instantly
killed. Her son, Bert, was seriously
injured.