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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
AE ER0PL AN ESMAKE
RAID ON BRITISH

Berlin, Aug. II. Successful attacks
by German air squadrons on British
war vessels off the Flemish coast and
on Russian aviation stations on the
island of Oesel off the Gulf of Riga are
announced in an admiralty statement
today.
"A squadron of our seaplanes on
August 9 successfully attacked with
bombs British monitors and light
forces off the Flemish coast obtaining
several definitely established hits.
ION the same day the Russian aero
plane stations at Aerensburg and Le-
bara, on the island of Oesel, were at
tackled by several German air squad.
rons with good results. An aeroplane
shelter building was badly damaged,
the roof collapsing. One Of the enemy
planes was obliged to descend.
Despite the heavy fire of the Brit
ish and Russian forces all the aero.
planes returned undamaged.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
BREMEN BEL|Ev WE'D
OFF SANDY HOOK

New York, Aug II. Wireless OBJ
servers were puzzled early today by
signals received from an unidentified
vessel apparently somewhere off San
dy Hook which was calling the Tele-
funken wireless station in this city.
The fact that the stranger refused to
disclose the identity Of the vessel led
some of the wireless operators to be-
lieve they were at last in communica-
tion with the German submarine Bre-
men, ..
Sandy Hook observers trained their
marine glasses seaward at daybreak
but no submarine was in sight. The
mysterious signals had ceased.
While in communication with shore
stations few hours earlier the vessel
reported herself only as collier and
the operator on board signed his calls
"DBU," which is the private wireless
signal of the North German Lloyd
steamer Breslau, last reported as tied
up in New Orleans for the period Of
the war. "a ..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
CHICAGO is PORT
OF MISSING MEN

Chicago, Aug. 11.-Chicago is be.
coming the port Of missing men," in
the United States. according to po.
lice bulletin just issued. Each year
the police records Of lost persons null
tiply. Countless touching inquiries
for the missing are received.
(. Most names in the record are those
Of young boys in their teens. A few
tell the story of a girl-missing
Mother in want" or mother dying
is the substance of many stories. AT
present more than twenty boys not
yet 21 are being sought.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
BRYAN ANSWE RS
HUGHES CHARGE

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 11.-William
J. Bryan, former secretary of state,
replied here today to criticism Of his
attitude toward civil service made by
Charles E. Hughes, in a statement in
which he said he had enforced the
civil service law to the letter" Mr..
Bryan challenged the republican nom
inee to state whether he had given
appointments to deserving republi-
cans" while governor Of New York
The statement was made in answer
to recent speeches of Mr.. Hughes
which quoted letter Mr. Bryan had
written to Receiver OF Customs Wick
in Santo Domingo, inquiring as to what
positions could be obtained to reward
deserving democrats" Mr.. Bryan ad-
mitted the letter as it had been quot
ed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
TOMUSTER OUT STUDENTS
CoIlegians In Ranks Of Militia At Bor-
der Will Be Sent Home Before
School Resumes.

Camp Wilson, San Antonio, Tex,
Aug. H. All student militia organiza,
tions will be defederalized September
/ at their point of muster, according
to word received today by Col Charles
M. Allen. College students enlisted in
other guard organizations will be mus.
tered out Individually on that date, ac-
cording to the orders.
The order means the release in time
for their return to school Of the Uni
versity of Illinois students who com.
pose Battery F of Urbana. Other bat
teries include students from the Uni.
versity of Chicago, Northwestern and
other colleges
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
FLOODS VICTIMS HELPED
Rescue Parties Carry Food and Cloth
ing to Homeless People In tho
Cabin Creek Valley.

Huntington, w. Va. Aug. 11.-Res.
cue parties proceeded far into the
mountain districts today carrying re.
lief to thousands of homeless people in
the Cabin Creek valley, which was
swept by flood Wednesday, causing
loss Of more than sixty lives and
property damage reaching into the
millions. Progress was slow as many
bridges have been washed out and
roads are blocked by slides.
Scores of men have begun cleaning
up the debris to prevent an epidemic
and to open roads so that supplies can
be transported to stricken towns.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
WILL Be TAXED
Democrats Have Practically Adopted
New Plan For Raising Money to
Run Governme ent.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 11.-Demo-
Gratis of the senate finance committee
continued consideration today Of the
munitions tax section in the pending
revenue bill with every indication that
this troublesome feature Of the meas
ure would be disposed of in time for
submission to the caucus Of senate
democrats tonight
The committee already virtually has
agreed on substitute for the muni-
tions tax which would provide for a
new profit excise tax on all manufac-
t1rers selling goods to foreign gov
eTnments.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
.COR|z|A PEOPLE
RETURN T0GREET
ITALIAN TROOPS
REPATRIATED RESIDENTS OF
TOWN HANG AROUND DE-
SPITE AUSTRIAN ORDER.

Paris, Aug. 11.-"Entering Gorizia
by the Via Leone, the sight that meets
the eye is most striking" telegraphs
the Petit Parisien's correspondent on
the Isonzo front "It was here that
furious battle was fought for posses
sion of the city. The houses are half
destroyed by shells or riddled with
bullets.
THE ground is strewn with bod
les, uniforms, helmets and rifles. The
artillery duel continued above our
heads and enemy aeroplanes whirled
across the sky, shot at by our gunners,
while in the distance could be heard
the furious clacking of machine guns.
''The spectacle before us was SUI
perb. Over an iron bridge our batter
les passed at trot. The Austrian ar
tillery sent towards them whirlwinds
Of shells, the smoke from which COM
peltely blotted out our columns from
time to time. When the smoke blew
away one could see the batteries still
proceeding on their triumphant way.
The men of the line regiments yelled,
wept and clapped their hands in their
enthusiasm Some of the gunners fell
wounded but the bridge was passed
and our guns began to get near the
enemy.
GAS soon as one passed the first
houses and got into the city the as
pect of things changed completely
Normal life was resuming its course
and if it had not been for the echoes
of the struggle, one would not have
known that battle was in progress
nearby.
''In the Carso. one of the principal
streets, big cafe was open, filled
with officers, soldiers and civilians, the
troops and citizens fraterizing freely
in their joy. Our flags floated from
the windows of all the houses.
"The population has almost all re.
turned. The Austrians forced the in
habitants to leave the city itself but
they remained scattered throughout
the environs of the place awaiting the
retreat of the enemy to make their
way back" .~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
WHITE OPPOSED AS
HEAD OF MINERS

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 11.-John P
White, president Of the United Mine
Workers of America, will be opposed
in his candidacy for reelection by J
P. Walker of Danville, ILL.,, it was
learned today, when Frank J. Hayes
vice president of the organization, an
nounced Mr. Whites candidacy Mr..
Hayes also said he would seek reelec,
ton.
The election will take place at the
annual meeting of the mine workers
which opens here December 12.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
FAIRBANKS SETS
NOTIFICATION DATE

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 1.-THE no.
tification ceremonies at which Charles
w. Fairbanks will be told officially of
his nomination as the republican can
didate for vice president will be held
at his residence at 2 o'clock on the
afternoon Of August 81, it was an
nounced today. The ceremonies will
be under the auspices of the national
committee on notification.
Lawrence Y. Sherman, U. S. sena-
tor from Illinois, chairman. of the
committee, will be the principal
speaker at rally at o'clock in the
evening following the notification. A
parade will precede the rally. ...
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
ROCK ISLAND LINE
IS CUT BY STORM

Chicago, Aug. 11.-Rock Island lines
suffered slight damage from last
nights storm in the Illinois valley,
according to word received at head
quarters here today Near Tiskilwa,
west of LaSalle, 700 feet of track was
washed out or weakened by the heavy
rain, and two bridges were deemed un.
trustworthy because Of the storm s
damage, SO trains for a time were
transferred on other roads A soften
ed track near Spring Valley caused
the derailment of four freight cars
which delayed the traffic short time.
Minor damage was reported near
Peoria. s..- IT,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
MASONIC RITES AT
THURSTON FUNERAL

Omaha, Neb., Aug. II. The funeral
Of Hon. John M. Thurston, former U.
s. senator from Nebraska, set for to-
day, is under the direction of st.
Johns Masonic lodge, Of which Mr..
Thurston was a member.
U. S. Senator Hitchcock, Congressman
Lobeck and former senators and con-
gressnen.
The body will be cremated and the
ashes taken to Washington for inter-
ment in the Congressional cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
STILL HOPING TO
ADJOURN SEPT. ]

Washington, D. c., Aug. 11-Demo.
cratic senators today still hoped ad-
journment could be taken early in
September, despite refusal of senate
republicans to ratify an agreement to
map out limited legislative course
and adjourn by September l. The
shipping and revenue bills and con-
ference reports remain on the demo-
Gratis program. Republicans want to
act on, the immigration, corrupt prac-
tices, widows pension and civil war
veterans retirement bills before ad-
1ournment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
LIGHTNING BLINDS GIRL.

Burlington, Aug. IL. Miss BelmaSs
Tandall, living near Morning Sun, was
rendered blind by bolt OF lightning
that struck tree near the house
wherein the young woman was lying
in bed by an open window.
She was rendered unconscious for
an hour and when restored discovered
she could not see. Doctors are Of the
opinion that the blindness il tempor
ary. }X1
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
HUGHES is HOARSE.

Fargo, N. D., Aug. 11.-Charles f.
Hughes left Fargo early today on a
revised schedule that will enable him
to deliver an evening address at Bill
lings, Mont, tonight.
The strain Of campaigning has seri.
otsly affected the nominees voice.
which was so hoarse at times during
his speech here last night that he had
to stop frequently for few seconds
at time. Mr. Hughes is trying to
overcome the hoarseness by not talk.
ing on the train except when imperar
tive.
The ride across the North Dakota
plains to the Montana line was brok-
en- by a series of short stops. The
first of these was at Bismarck for ten
minutes. At Mandan and at Dckin-
son two minute stops are on the
schedule. At Medora, where Theo.
dore Roosevelt spent part of his early
life on a ranch, a five minute stop Is
to be made. Two minute stops are
scheduled at Glendive, Miles City and
Forsythe, Mont. The party is due at
Billings at 1880 tonight.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12

Petrograd, Aug. II. The Russians
are advancing on the Sereth river in
Galicia, the war Office announced to.
day. They have also entered the
town Of Monasterzyska, northwest OF
Stanislau.
Fighting is continuing in Monas.
terzyska. ...
The Russians have reached the
Dniester south of Mariampol, eight
miles southeast Of the important town
of Halicz. They have also advanced
to the right bank of the Bysritza river
branch of the Dniester which joins
that river near Mariampol.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
CALLS HELD FAKE,

New York, Aug. 1.-The wireless
signals picked up at Sandy Hook early
today, which it was first thought might
possibly be from the German undersea
freighter, Bremen, later were attribut-
ed to some amateur operator by Of
ficials of the Atlantic Communication
Co.. operators Of the so-called Tele-
funken system.
This conclusion was reached after
wireless operators at all government
and shipping stations in, and around
New York bay had tried fruitlessly for
hours to locate the sender. The calls
were for the ''Telefunken station, New
York.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
POWDER PRESS is
BLOWN TO PIECES

Wilmington, Del. Aug. II. An ex
plosion which blew out cylinder on
rehydrating press at the Du Pont
Powder company's plant at Carneys
Point, N. j., today killed three work.
men and injured two others.
The press, which contained forty
pounds of guncotton. was blown to
pieces and flying bits Of steel were
hurled in all directions. One piece
st;,ck a man who was eating his lunch
in another building and killed him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
FLOUR PRICES RISE.

New York, Aug. 11.--F1our sold In
the New York markets today at SIS
to SO barrel, an advance of seventy
to eighty cents barrel, as result
of an increased price in wheat. The
price of bread here has not yet been
increased.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
AUSTRIAN ANXIOUS
TO HUNT RABBITS

Chicago, Aug. 11.-John Hainrihar,
an Austrian, applied for citizenship
papers under the American flag yes
terday so he could hunt rabbits
I'm going on my vacation and want
to hunt rabbits" he told the natural
ization clerk II can't hunt without
a license. can't get license unless
/ have my first papers. Give me papers
so I can hunt rabbits"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
TORNADO NEAR CAPITAL

Des Moines, Aug. 11.-A wind storm.
approaching the proportions Of tor
nado, swept over Boone, Story and
Jasper counties last night and early
today. according to reports to the local
weather bureau The northern town
ships Of Polk also were In the path 81
the storm. Corn and unthreshed grains
were leveled, outbuildings were un-
rooted and chimneys blown down. No
one was injured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
NO FRAUD USED TO
BOOST QUOTATIONS

Chicago, Aug. 11.-No federal inves-
tigation here of the sudden rise in
wheat prices is probable, but U. S.
District Attorney Clyne will keep a
watch on activities Of spectators on
the market to prevent unlawful manip-
ulation.
This was the statement today of
Mr.. Clyne in denying rumors that a
federal investigation already had be-
gun.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
SENATE TALKS POLITICS.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 11.-Debate
on the administration shipping bill was
continued in the senate today. Little
progress was made yesterday, prac-
tically the whole time being taken up
in political discussions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
TWO PRISONERS ESCAPE.

Des Moines, Aug. lin report to.
day to the governor, the warden of
the state penitentiary at FIT. Madison
officially reported the escape Of two
convicts, Fitzpatrick and Russell, who
escaped last Tuesday, and declaring
searching parties had found no trace
ri them
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
WAR SUM MARY.

With rapid strides the Russians are
forcing their way along the Dniester
in Galicia in the direction of Halicz,
one Of the main outlying defenses of
Lemberg, on the south.
Gen. Letchitzsky's army has already
reached the Dniester to the south of
Mariampol, town only eight miles
southeast of Halicz. Likewise, they
are pressing toward Halicz, further
north, entering the town of Monaster-
zyska on the Stanislau-Buczacz rail.
road, directly east of Halicz.
Spreading out in fanlike formation
from Gozia, the Italians are pressing
the Austrians to the east and south
east along a twelve mile front. The
principal thrust is apparently directed
southeast toward Triest.
British pressure on the Somme front
Is being continuously exerted against
the Germans in the Bazentin-le-Petit
and Pozieres regions and Gen. Haig's
forces have made additional progress
north Of both these places, London an
nounces.
The French in the Somme region
are evidently preparing for a new Of.
fensive movement as they are pour.
ing destructive fire upon the German
trenches north of the river
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
PATENT MEDICINE FATAL,

What Cheer, Aug. IF. w. Slocum,
of Cedar Rapids, travelling auditor for
the Chicago and Northwestern railroad
died early today at a hotel here of
heart disease. He was forty-flve years
DID,
According to the coroner, dose of
patent medicine affected Slocum' 8
heart. causing death.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
Teutons Being Forced Back
Along Dniester River i
Toward Lemberg
ITALIANS FOLLOW
FLEEING AUSTRIANS
BritOns Announce Additions
to Ground Gained Since
Offensive Started

Paris, Aug. 11.--An attack by
Anglo-French forces on the Bull
oarians at Doiran, forty miles
northwest Of saioniki, Is reported
In q Havas dispatch from SaIoniI<i.
The allies occupied the Doiran
railway station and a neighboring
hill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
WILSON INTENDS
To TRAIL HUGHES
into THE WEST
PRESIDENT HAS DECIDED TO GO
As FAR As THE PACIFIC COAST
TO SPEAK.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 11.-Presi.
dent Wilson practically has decided
to make speaking trip across the
continent. No details Of the tour have
been arranged but 1t is understood to-
day that his itinerary will be worked
out within the next few weeks.
The presidents advisers have been
urging him to make number OF
speeches but he has been withholding
decision until the work OF congress
had progressed further. II present
plans are carried out the president
will go to the Pacific coast.
Senator Phelan today invited the
president to speak in California some
time during the campaign but was told
no definite plans could be taken up
for at least two weeks.
One of the suggestions for the pro-
posed trip Is for the president to re-
view some Of the troops on the border
but no decision on that has been
reached. "..
Invitations from cities in all parts
Of the country are being sent the presi-
dent, but none will be accepted un-
til they have been gone over carefully
by Vance Mccormick, chairman OF the
democratic national committee, and
other democratic leaders.
The possibility that congress may
remain in session after September l
is preventing the president from max
ing any definite campaign plans. He
wants to make no long trips from
Washington until after adjournment,
although he has accepted an invita-
tion for brief visit to St. Louis, Sep
tember 20.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
TAKING PRECAUTIONS.

Columbia, S. c., Aug. II. The state
board of health today prohibited chill
dren under 16 years of age from travel
ing on railroads without a health GER
tificate as a precaution to prevent the
spread of infantile paralysis
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
MOTHS INVADE CHICAGO.

Chicago, Aug. 11.-Millions of tus-
sock moths have been invading Chi
cago, eating leaves Of trees, according
to City Forester Jacob H. Frost.
Trees in every section of the city have
suffered.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
MURDERER PAYS PENALTY.

Rawlins, Wyo., Aug. II. Wilmer
Palmer was hanged early this morning
der of his wife The trap was sprung
at 3:22 He was pronounced dead
eight minutes later. His neck was un-
broken.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
EPIDEMIC SHOWS
SLIGHT DECLINE

New York. Aug. 1.-The infantile
paralysis epidemic showed another
slight decline today. During the twen-
ty-four hour period which ended at
10 a. M, thirty-one children died of
the disease and 165 new cases were
reported.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
AGED ATTORNEY DIES.

Paola, Kas., Aug. 11.-Benjamin
Franklin Simpson, 81, the first attor-
ney general Of Kansas, died at his
home here last night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-12
BERLIN ADMITS REVERSE.

with Russians all along the front in
Galicia and northward in Volhynia is
reported in the Austro-Hungarian
headquarters statement Of August 10.
The repulse OF Russian attacks in var
sious sectors, notably along the Stok-
hod north Of the Kovel-Sarny railway
Is announced.
Austro-G German troops in the region
Of Monasterzyska, at points on the
Dniester and in the Bystritza river re.
gions of Galicia have been compelled
to give way because Of the superiority
of hostile forces at some places, says
today's war Office statement. Counter
attacks brought the engagements to a
sstandstill and regrouping of the Teu-
tonic forces is now taking place.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-06
Danger of Bad Teeth.

81 Crooked, twisted, pnarled and de-
formed teeth are a source of dan.
ger to the child, family, and state
as we'll. Buck Teeth ben soon
gets too sensitive to be in touch
with his playmates. and stays in the
back. ground-getting farther and
farther away from his fellows.
= The child is in danger of being q
recluse, a backward. Dentists are
to be found all over the land. Call
on them.
In every state, In almost every
county, you will find people, socie,
ties, calling the attention of mother
to the necessities of dental cleanll-
ness. Clean the teeth. You will
find that clean tooth never de-
cays-you will find dark spots on
the teeth under which lurk small
germs that eat holes in the teeth.
Get a little oris root and a good
brush and rub your teeth Get a
brush for the boy and one for the
girl. When you find the teeth and
gums sore, bleed, the teeth falling
into holes, the gums separate from
the teeth, black spots on the teeth
inside and outside of jaw, there is
bacteria on the teeth. IF the teeth
are in any stage of decay, see a
dentist.
Don't wait until you have lost
your best teeth to look after your
mouth. Watch the boys and girls
mouth. Disease often comes from
deoaved teeth Selected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-06
CANNOT EXHAUST THE AIR
Scientific Explanation as to Why
Lack of Nitrogen Need Not Be a
Matter of Dread.

A student at the University Of Wash
ington, having read about making nj
trogen from the air, entered the chem
istry department and asked the pro-
fessors there what would happen
when all the nitrogen had been taken
out Of the air. The University OF
Washington Newsletter says that
this is what they told him:
"The atmosphere over square mile
Of land is estimated to contain 10000
600 tons of nitrogen, which is enough
to furnish all the world would require
for fifty years at the present rate OF
consumption. Even IL that were not
so, there would be no danger, for
there's a sort Of dust to dust process
involved that Is a safeguard in itself:
"Nitrates, when they go into the
soil, are taken up by the roots Of
plants and utilized. After the plant
decays the nitrogen is given off, and
1t returns again to the atmosphere. J
'If employed in the manufacture Of
explosives, when the charge is explod-
ed part of the nitrate returns to the
air as gas, while some goes into So
luton, falls to the earth and is taken
up by the plants, returning later to
the air"