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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-06
HIGH WATER, ICE
AND DEEP SNOW
This Winter Will Long be Re-
membered as Record One
by Many
People.
ANOTHER LEvEE BROKEN
Thirty-four Trains Were Unable to
Make Any Impression on Big
Snow Banks Of the
North.
LEVElE BROKEN

EUnited Press Leased Wire servicel
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb 5.-Four
dead and thousands homeless were re-
suits Of flood conditions in Arkansas
along the Mississippi river tonight.
Breaking Of levee at Clarendon,
Arkansas, rendered 500 persons home
less. Three negroes were said to
have been drowned there.
Warned by federal forecasters, the
women and children OF Clarendon
fled to Brinkley, Arkansas, for safety,
while the men remained behind to
fight the on-rushins waters. Tho
levee broke tonight.
At Arkansas City, one man was
drowned in the flood Heavy damage
was reported at Lake Village.
The river is still rising and will not
reach It's crest until late next week,
according to government predictions.
At Memphis tonight, the river was
at AZ feet, three feet and six inches
below the high water mark. It is ex-
pected to reach "A feet
The situation here 10 considered
we'll in hand.
Dynamite Ice 0erue.
-BxHsOIT. sgfss. -ssseb. S S. Esxaass1tsnf
for three hours this afternoon dfd not
relieve the ice pressure on the town
line bridge over the Rock river, six
miles north of this city. A channel to
allow the flood water to pass could
not be opened in the ice on account
Of the size Of the ice field which ex-
tended for miles both above and be-
low the bridge.
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THE WEATHER

Snow. Slightly warmer. Satur-
days temp a. m. Z; z p. m
Is.
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crhscribers of The Daily Gate
Ssty are served the full Leased
wire Service Of the United
press Associations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-19

MONEY LOANED % heirs 81 unseftled estates.
- Inferasts bought. FRANK ~ MARTIN Ia4.
IS stephen Glrard Building n S, 18th 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-19

500 600 TO INVEST In first mortgages. IN
sums from $1,000 up also building association
money for second mortgages.
G. Q. SEIDEL CO, 4th and Callowhi SITS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-19
The New Definition

PA, what is an ultimatum?"
"Well-er-nobody seems to know
exactly. There used to be time
when an ultimatum meant the last
word; but nowadays it is often merely
the basis for an argument"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-19
The Heights of Pleasure

II put through a big financial deal
last week." remarked Mr.. Dustin Stax.
II thought you said you were going
on a pleasure trip"
Gould there be any pleasure greater
than putting through a big financial
deal?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-19

The young lady across the way says
she saw in the paper that the appro-
pratlons for pork were very liberal
this year and she should think some
other kind of meat would be better for
the soldiers in this warm weather.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-19
cls ss4aGgg5EL g5lEFlL {, FoX, 4 GO,

1873 OnL4ElQf u rooms 4a9 %
Desirable housekeeping apaF Ftments. so ID SO
Der month. Jenitor premises.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-19
MONEY 10 LOAN

YOU CAN BORROW MONEY
or DIAMONDS. JEWELS ETC.
sTb $1,000. s
$500 Z" =. ........l&
RVEnERfE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-19

p aag MARKET ST.
22D AND SOUTH STs
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
"OSBORNE" TAKEN TO GOTHAM
as Man in Tanner Suit Is
Started East.

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Charles H. Wax,
the real "Oliver Osborne" sought for
two years in the Rae Tanner $4,000
breach of promise suit in New York,
was taken back there by detectives
who had captured him in Chicago.
1t is said that Wax specialized on
women and that they were frequently
his victims. A part of the evidence
against him is three trunks, all of them
filed, it is alleged with love letters.
Most of the letters were written to
him, under his various aliases, by wom-
en- from all parts of the country.
1t was WaX's eScapades with Miss
TanZer that formed the basis of her
suit against james w. Osborne. Wax
then used the name "Oliver Osborne"
Four persons swOre the New York
attorney was the man who called on
Miss Tanner and was seen at hotels
with her. When arrested Wax admit
ted he was the man.
Judge Landis ordered Wax returned
to New York on the specific charge of
being n material witness against Frank
Stafford. Plainfield IN. j. hotel clerk
charged with perjury. Stafford testified
In Miss Tanners suit that James w.
Osborne was the man who stopped at
the hotel with her. WaX's escapadeS
with women extend over - years II
was said,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
MORE LIGHT GRANTED
A AVENUE, EAST OF eleventh
TO BE PROTECTED.

Lengthy petitions signed by resi-
dents and property owners along A
avenue, east of Eleventh street was
presented to the city council Monday
evening asking for the location of a
couple of lights in dark spots along
this avenue. Several accidents of re
cent occurrence might easily have re
suited seriously and the location OF
the lights is asked for the convenience
of property owners and occupants
and for the general safety and protec
ton of the public.
While the committee is out on this
work it will also locate lamps author
lied for North Fifth street near the
Ed Jones place and for North A
street near the Henry Gustafson prop
erty.
The Water committee was ordered
to investigate the location of coupl:
of new fire plugs on A avenue East
and report the same at the next regu
lar meetings.
City Engineer Horace Hawkins was
authorized to proceed with the pur
chase of needed equipment for the
completion of the new sewer work
northeast of town.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
MOVING TO INDIANA
ELMER MAITLAND is LEAVING
NEW SHARON.

New Sharon, Dec. 5.-Elmer Wat
land is leaving New Sharon the lat
ter part of the week for Indiana
where he will take up new line OF
work.
Charles DUNCAN of Seymour Ia,
spent Thanksgiving visiting his par.
ents and friends in New Sharon.
Miss Inez Powers of Kellogg is a
guest with Miss Fern Miller for a
few days.
DR.. and Mrs. Wilkinson of Abba
were guests over the week end with
the Rev. Beebe and wife.
Miss Grace Seary of Grinnell and
DR.. and Mrs. A. r. Bowie of this
cit spent Thanksgiving with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Seary
Mrs. A. S. Williams has returned
from Marshalltown where she spent
several days visiting her son, Willie
Williams and family.
DIR. MCCULLOUGH spent Thanksgiv-
ing visiting his parents at their
home in Humeston, Iowa.
Miss Fern Miller entertained q
compan of young folks on Saturday
evening at a card party in honor OF
her house guest, Miss Inez Powers
of Kellogg. They enjoyed very
informal evening and the game was
interesting. Following the close OF
the game the guests were served
with delicious refreshments.
Mrs. c. P. Roe is entertaining the
"Mending Club" this evening at a
six-thirty o'clock dinner.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
HUNDREDS SLAIN IN
Revolt At ANTWERP
Belgian Refugee Says Natives
Attacked Germans.
REFUSED TO BE DEPoRTED
Passage of Home Army Bill Reported
to Have Caused Panic in Berlin
Good News Promised Before
Christmas.

London, Dec. 1.-TWO Belgians who
have arrived at Sluiskill, Holland, from
Client, report that there was re-
volt in Antwerp on November 30, in
which 200 to 300 inhabitants and many
German soldiers are said to have been
killed, according to u Reuter- Amstcr-
dam dispatch, quoting Sluiskill CORE
spondent.
The reported revolt was due to a call
upon the inhabitants for work In Ger
many.
The passage of the home army bill
caused panic throughout Berlin last
week when ii was realized thar women
would be forced into the factories, ac-
cording to an Amsterdam dispatch TO
the Exchange Telegraph company.
The dispatch says that there was a
demonstration of women, mostly sery-
ants and wives of soldiers, outside
of Charlottenburg town hall, who pro-
tested against the provisions of the
measures and demanded bread and two
days leave for all soldiers. The wom-
en- also demanded peace, the dispatch
adds.
Mysterious promises are being made
to the Germans about glad tidings to
be received by them before Christmas,
according TO an Amsterdam dispatch
to the Daily Mail. The dispatch says
that the recent hint of the Bulgarian
premier regarding acceptable news
from the Germanic powers Is support
ed by statement by the president OF
the reichstag that that body may pos
sibly meet earlier than the date ar
| ranged.
The dusseldorf General Anzelger
says that Colonial Minister Won Solf
stated on Friday that very gratifying
events were about to happen and that
the German people would be able to
have happy Christmas.
Deportation Drops.
Amsterdam, Dec. 5.--The newspaper
Les Nouvelles says the Germans are
| beginning to reduce considerably their
requirements as to the number of un-
employed to be d"ported from Belgium
and that the greater part of the men
| who presented themselves Mt Liege
last week We're sent back to theii
homes. Only few men were taker
from the surrounding villages.
The newspaper adds that apparently
the protests of neutrals have begun to
produce some effect.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
SALARIES NOT RAISED
BUT CITY EMPLOYEES ARE Al
LOWED EXPENSE MONEY.

Something in legislative act forbids
the raising of the wages or salary Of
administration police or firemen by
city council. They may fix the
rate of compensation for coming
term, but can not raise or lower that
of the current administration. Fire
men and police have been drawing
from $55 to SOS per month salary
with SIS as the compensation for
chiefs. With butter at 43 cents a
pound and other things trailing the
Price of butter such figures spell en-
barrassment. The council however
have found way out and last night
voted to give police and firemen an
expense account or to reimburse each
man for money spent for clothing and
personal equipment used in connec-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
PREPARATION FROM GREECE
Allies Inform Ministers Amends Must
Be Made for Assault on
Troops.

Paris, Dec. 4.-The firing at Athens
diminished during the night and now
has ceased, says a Havas dispatch
from that city. The entente troops
have been sent back from Athens to
Piraeus.
The Greek government has offered
six mountain batteries to Vice Admiral
Du Fournet, but the entente ministers
have received instructions that it Is no
longer merely question of the ces-
sion of war materials, but far more
serious question, and that reparation
must be made corresponding with the
gravity of the assault on the allied
troops.
An embargo has been placed on all
Greek shipping in French and other
ports of the entente allies In conse-
quence IF the recent events I'm Athens.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
z MEN SEEK WILSON
cRANks ARRESTED AFTER AT.
TEMPTs TO ATTACK HIM.
President Lights Statue Of Liberty and
Says Peace VIII Come to World
Only With Freedom.

New York, Dec 4.-Two men We're
arrested for trying to see President
Wilson. The avowed object of one
was murder. The second man taken
said he wanted to hand the president
letter.
The second arrest was made in the
Waldorf-Astoria, where the president
was the guest Of honor at a banquet
in connection with the celebration OF
the Statue of Liberty illumination.
The man said he was an Austrian by
birth, but had lived in America IL
years. The man was seized as he was
about to enter the banquet hall. When
an explanation was demanded of him
he would only say:
II have a letter to deliver to the
president"
The first arrest was made in the
Reading terminal in Philadelphia. The
prisoner gave his name is Jonathan
Kraus, no home. The man leaped
upon a man leaving the station and
shouted:
You're the president! l shall kill
youy
Three policemen leaped upon the
man, but he fought for ten minutes be-
fore handouts could be adjusted.
II prayed on the steps Of the city
hail." he said, "before / started out on
my mission-to kill Wilson.
"Tll get him yet" shouted Kraus as
he was led to a cell.
President Wilson, speaking at the
banquet which was the elimination of
! the celebration TO mark the permanent
Illumination of the Statue of Liberty
| in New York harbor, declared that he
had thought for the last two years that
peace is going to come to the world
only with liberty" A..
'"The peace of the world" Mr.. Will
son added, "is not going toSbe Sc
cured by the compacts of nations but
, by the sympathies of men,"
The president declared that the
United States has a community of
ideas with France, whose people pre-
sented BarthOldt's state to the United
States, because zone republic must
! love another"
President Wilson gave the wireless
| flash which illuminated the statue at
six o'clock. BarthOldi's famous sym
Dol of American freedom will be illum-
mated every night hereafter from top
to bottom. Funds to install the per-
manent lighting system were provided
| by public subscription.
Grouped around the president upon
the deck of the yacht Mayfower, an
chored off Bedloe's island, as he
flashed the signal which turned on the
light, were Mrs. Wilson, Ambassador
and Nine. Jusserand, high officers of
the army and navy and representatives
| of several nations.
II light this statue" said the presi-
dent, with the thought that 1t may
always stand as a symbol of our pur-
pose to throw upon liberty, out of
our own life as a nation, light which
shall reveal its dignity, its serene
power, its benignant hope and spirit
of guidance"
Ruth Law in an Illuminated air.
plane flew over the statue during the
ceremonies.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
ADOPT MAN-POWER BILL
Reichstae Approves Measure 235 to 10
Provides Mobilization of
Civilians.

Amsterdam, Dec. 4.-By vote of
235 to 10 the reichstag adopted the
"man-power" bill, mobilizing the civil
ian forces of the German empire. The
measure was adopted after its third
reading and was not changed after its
second reading, according to Berlin
dispatches.
The 'man-power" bill provides for
the mobilization of civilians in all
walks of life for service under special
government bureaus In the support of
the armies in the field.
Men, women, and children are in
cluded in it's provisions. 1t is de-
signed to use in munition plants, food
production and other work those who
are exempted by age or other cause
from active service at the front.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
INJURED IN COAL MINE
WILLIAM HART is CAUGHT BY A
FALL OF SLATE.

William Hart, son of Ralph Hart
who owns and operates the Hart coal
mine, northeast of Oskaloosa. was
the victim of a painful accident yes
terday. Young Hart was struck up.
on the head by piece of falling slate
and a nasty scalp wound inflicted. A
narrow strip of the scalp, several
inches in length, was torn from the
top of his head.
Mr.. Hart was working in the shaft
Of the mine, hosting slate to the top.
A large piece of slate lying upon one
of the shaft rafters, became disoldg-
ed, and falling fifty or more feet,
struck the lads head.
The hoy was rushed to town for
immediate attention.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
COSTS s4,5OO,0OO
TO RUN us. A DAY
CONGRESS FACES PROBLEM IN
"AieH COST OF GOVT"
MANY INCREASES ARE ASKED
McAdoo's Estimates Call for an Ex-
penditure Of $1,654,s19,654 for
the ear, An Increase of
SPAS, 759,763.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The most Sc
rious problem which congress faces Is
the high cost of government" for 1t
will take $4,50O,00o day to run the
United States service In the fiscal
year beginning July next, according
to the annual estimates sent to con-
gress by Secretary McAdoo of the
treasury department.
The estimates called for an expen-
diture of 1854, S19, 654 for the year, an
increase of $245, 1897 over last
years estimates and an increase OF
,$S7, 1877 ,45S over the appropriations
made by the last session of congress.
The estimates showed clearly that
the United States is making rapid
progress toward the point where 1t
will cost two billion dollars year
to meet the constantly increasing cost
of government. Eleven departmental
classifications showed increases over
last year and only four items showed
decreases .
The public buildings pork barrel
will be rather lean affair this year,
according to the estimates by the
treasury department, although the to-
tai asked Is ST. ,112, 404, as against ST.
400, 700 last year. Appropriations this
year are largely for repairs and adj
dltiOns to existing buildings, or the
continuation of buildings now under
construction.
Preparedness" Big Cost.
Preparedness for war was the great
est item in the budget as submitted by
Secretary McAdoo. 1t demanded more
than $500 100000 for the war and navy
departments, or about one-half of the
total estimated expenditure. The wal
department asked more than $421 ,OOO,'
600 and the navy department upward
of $685., 100000 to continue the great
naval program outlined by the last SEES
sion of congress. Last year the wal
department spent 1891 100000 and the
navy department $315,000,000.
The department of agriculture asked
for some 100000 more than 1t spent
last year; the interior department fol
some $4,000000 more; the department
of commerce for nearly $5,000,0O(
more; the department of justice ant
the department of labor for about 81,
100000 more each.
Few Estimates Reduced.
Despite the diplomatic burdens OF
the European war, the state depart
ment asked for only $6,000,OO0, as
against 100000 last year. The es
Inmates for pensions was 1855, 100000
as against $15S,O0O,OOO last year.
The estimates calculate that 1925,
100000 to be expended by the posi-
Office department will be protected by
the postal revenues.
The interstate commerce commits
sion asks for $3,5O0,OOO for continu
ing the physical valuation of the rail
roads of the country, while a SHARP
cut In proposals for river and harbol
improvement was indicated by esti
mates for expenditures of $50, 12S,000
as against $42,0S0,935 appropriated
last year. The Mississippi river came
In for the lions share of the proposed
expenditures.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
V|LL|STAS DRIVEN
FROM CHIHUAHUA
Troops Under Gen. 0zuna Free
Capital of Bandits.
MANY KILLED IN BATTLE
Pancho Flees West With Trains OF
Loot-Fate of Americans and
Other Foreigners in
Doubt.

Juarez, Mexico, Dec. At was of
ticially announced at military head
quarters that the Carranza forces have
reOccupied the city of Chihuahua, hav-
ing driven the villa bandits out. Tele-
graphic communications with Chihua-
hua City over the federal line has been
re-established. ......
Fate of Foreigners in Doubt.
Efforts are being made to ascertain
the fate of Americans and other for
eigners.
Gen. Carlos Ozuna entered the city
from the north at seven O'Clock at
night. A telegram received by Gen.
Francisco Gonzales, brigade command
e. here, so stated. The message was
from General OZuna, and was dated
Chihuahua City.
Villa Leaves With Loot.
General Gonzales is preparing to
leave for Chihuahua, and will take q
large command of Carranza troops. He
announced telegraphic communication
has been restored south to JimineZ.
The latest reports here are that
many villa followers have been cap
tured and killed. No definite news has
been received about Americans, but it
is believed here that all foreigners eX-
cept Chinese are safe.
1t was announced that Villa has left
for western Chihuahua following trains
of loot.
carranza Agrees to Protocol.
Information from an authoritative
source reached washington that Gen
CarranZa has indicated his consent to
the ratification of the American-Meyi-
can protocol.
Carranza was reported not entirely
satisfied with conditions regarding
withdrawal of the American troops
within 40 days, but realized the proto-
col contained the utmost concessions
the United States could make.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
Professional Cards
Money to Loan. Insurance.
liz First Ave. West. Oskalocsa, lows
w. II. HEATING.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Notice of Dissolution of Corporation.

Notice of Dissolution Of Corporation.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the stockholders and di-
rectcrs of the Oskaloosa Paving Brick
Company, q corporation, held at the
office of the Company at Oskaloosa.
Iowa, on the 18th day of September,
1916, at which meeting all of the is
sued capital stock of said corporation
was represented, and all of the d.
retors of said corporation were pres
ent, there was duly and unanimously
passed and adopted by the affirmative
vote of all of the stockholders of said
corporation, and of all of it's direct
ors, a resolution directing the disso-
luton of the corporation, and the
winding up of it's affairs.
Fl. H. Phinney, President.
A. p. Spencer, Secretary
Oskaloosa, Iowa, Sept. 10, 1916.
WHEREAS, the dissontinuance of
the business of the Oskaloosa Paving
Brick Company is deemed to the best
interest of all concerned:
BE 1T RESOLVED, that the off,
GERS be directed to proceed to wind
up the affairs of said Company, and
said corporation is this day dissolved
by unanimous vote of said stockhold-
ers.
II. H. Phinney, President.
A. p. Spencer, Secretary
Oskaioosa, Iowa. Sept. 13, 1916.
(1Sw4)
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER
Indiana Jury conVicts William Tro-
sehier in Connection With Death
Of Charles Harris.

Lafayette, Ind, Dec. 4.-William
Troschier was found guilty of volun-
tary manslaughter in connection with
the killing of Charles Harris. The jury
had been celebrating since four
o'clock. Harris was found dead IN
his room on July 81. Troschier, who
occupied room in the same building,
was arrested in Fort Wayne.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
Mysterious Death of Cattle.

Several farmers near Forest Home
have been losing cattle and the cause
OF death is somewhat of mystery
Linn Miller found six of his herd dead
in the corn field. Press Woods lost
one, AL Wickham one and L. A. Marsh
lost a horse.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
Auto Bandits Get $500.

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Automobile band
its, lured by the prospect of fat pay
envelopes, swung their automatics in
the faces of stockyards employees and
whirled away with $1,000. The rob
berry was committed in the saloon Of
Frank dGambala, 1900 South Honore
street.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
Typhus Hits Turk Army.

New York, Dec. 4.--Soldiers of the
Turkish army in Syria are dying from
typhus fever at the rate of 1000 day,
according TO dispatch from that
country forwarded through Port Said
and given out by the American COM
mittee for Armenian and Syrian relief.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
Christmas On Monday.

Christmas this year falls on Mon.
day and shopping, of necessity, must
be accomplished earlier. 1t is In.
convenient for the holiday but it
gives splendid opportunity for
preparation.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07

ton with his Office. The city clerk
was therefore ordered to draw a war
rant for $50 for each man for the ex-
pense of the past year.
The salary of Lincoln Holder. gem
eral utility man about the city hall,
We nivanced from $50 20 $55 per
month,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-12-07
Coal Comes High.

Mahaska county is paving an ad-
vance of 65 cents per ton for coal on
the 191e-17 contract. The new con-
tract went to lowest bidder at 1915,
Last years contract was at $3.50.