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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
DISMISS pRAFTED MEN.

Iowa ity. Aug. 29.-Mayor Stebbins
Of this city showed that his heart is
in the right place when Adolph Kol-
stead and Henry Simpson. charged
with fighting. were brought before him
for trial Simpson was nursing an
ugly scalp wound caused by being hit
over the head with butchers sharp
ening steel. but when the mayor and
counsel learned that both parties to
the fight were drafted for the big army
and would leave with the first bunch
early in September, the mayor gave
them the benefit of the doubt and told
them to go their way without punish
ment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
SUMMER HOMES
BECOME CLIFFS

Sioux City, Aug. 2s.ACertain citi-
zens of Sioux City who have summer
cottages at Crystal Yake. Nebr. are
wondering just how they mango to
become cave jewellers. Not that they
are dissatisfied with their summer
homes-far be it from such But-one
of the summer cottages always keeps
supply of beer and other refresh
ments on hand at his place.
The refreshments were kept in a
cellar in the back of the cottage. A
sheriff raided the cellar and confis-
Gated considerable wet goods. The
owner of the liquids dashed into court
and demanded his liquors.
The Judge ruled that man must
keep his liquor in his home. Now some
of the cottagers are considering NOV
ing their beds into the booze cellars.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
MEDICAL MEN
PLAN MEETING
ANNUAL SESSION OF IOWA DOC
TORS TO BE HELD IN
DUBUQUE.

Dubuque. Aug. 29.-The annual meet
ing of the Tri-State Medical societ,
held at Dubuque, September 4, and 3
will be one of the largest and finest
medical meetings ever held IN the
middle west. Dubuque will be the
mecca for physicians from all over
the country, including Iowa, Illinois
and Wisconsin. Over 1000 invita-
tons have been sent out announcing
the splendid program.
Iowans On Program.
Among the Iowa doctors who are
on the program for papers and dis
cussions are:
DR.. Paul E. Gardner. councillor Iowa
State Medical society, New Hampton
DR., I. N. Grow, Marengo; DR.. ]. H
Schrup, Dubuque: DR.. D. N. Loose
Maauoketa: DR.. George Kessel. Ores
co; DR.. J. f. O'Keefe. Waterloo, Or
Henry G. Langworthy. Dubuque: Or
Fred w. Bailey, Cedar Rapids; Dr.
Henry Albert. professor of pathology
and bacteriology. Iowa City; DR.. l.. W.
Littig. Davenport: Or. P. A. Bendixen
Davenport: DR.. A. M. Pond. Dubuque
DR.. w. r. Small. Waterloo: DR.. G. e.
Crawford, councillor Iowa State Med
ical society. Cedar Rapids: DR.. M. j
Noes. Dubuque: DR.. w. P. Slattery
Dubuque: DR.. B. A. Michel. Dubuque
Or, J. C. Hancock Dubuque: DR.. VIII
linn l.. Allen. Davenport: DR.. c. A.
Waterbury. Waterloo: DR.. Tom B.
secretary Iowa State
Medical society. Des Moires: DR..
lanes r. Guthrie, Dubuque; Dr. David
S. Fairchild. Jr. Clinton.
W.nt Ladies' There.
Tho doctors are most cordially In
vited ia hiring thew wives. daughters
and lady friends A live ladies' enter
teinn,ent committee has been ap-
r,inted In nubur,e to look after their
entertainment. Dinner and boat ride
on the Mississippi river is scheduled
in tho way of entertainment for the
second evening.
The bonnuet for the doctors and
their ladies at the Hotel Julian on
the evening Of September 6, at the
close of the three dav session will be
very brilliant affair. Governors
7 cwder ct Illinois. Philinn of Wiscon-
Gin ard Harding Of Iowa will deliver
addresses. Or. Arthur Dean Bevan.
Ch'ca 90. will he too stmaster end other
addresses will bedelvered by Drs.
MAYO. Beaver. Warren. Cooley and
Cearh
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
MILITARY TOWNS
ARE SPRINGING UP

Des Moines, Aug. 27.-Another mill
tary town is springng up on property
adjacent to the Camp Dodge canton
ment. 1t will be known as Dodge
City and is being backed by R. R. NC
Cutchen, real estate promoter. The
site for the town contains about
twenty-five acres and is north of the
big army reservoir on Beaver road.
Stores, restaurants, bank, garages
and other business houses will be built
along the road. A wide sidewalk will
be constructed and it will be as near
like a regular city as possible.
The other army camp, which has
been started near the cantonment, is
Army City, by German Bros. 1t is
south of the proposed new town and al
ready has several buildings erected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
TO ALLIES
MUST CON |NUE
McAdoo Says America Must
Supply Money While
War Lasts.

Washington. D. c., Aug. 30.-Ques'
tioning of Secretary McAdoo on gen
eral financial transactions between
the United States and its allies delay
ed further consideration of the S11, $685.
945, AGO war bond and certificate Dill
yesterday in the ways and means COM
mittee.
Some republicans want further de-
lay until prominent bankers and labor
leaders testify about the general fis7
cal situation Democrats and republi-
cans alike joined today in asking the
secretary how long he thought 1t
would be necessary for the country to
lend financial aid to the allies. Mr..
McAdoo foresaw no end until the end
of the war
$4,000 co, COO YEARS COST.
The secretary approved as correct
statement presented to him by Rep
resentative Moore of Pennsylvania
forecasting total government evpendi-
lures for the present fiscal year IN
excess of s19.OO0,0o0,O00.
Mr.. McAdoo thought it possible that
no further appropriations than those
now contemplated might be necessary
at this session of congress, but he de-
clined to forecast what he might have
to ask for when congress reconVenes
in December.
Opinion virtually was unanimous TO-
day that the new bonds should bear
a per cent interest rate, but views
as to the tax rate they Should bear
still differ.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
DIR. Won GERARD NOW
HELPS HIS lCAPTOR

les Moines. Aug. 29.-Dr. Won Ge-
rard. chiropodist. who accompanied
the Iowa national guards to the
Mexican border and was subsequently
ordered interned at Cedar Rapids for
alleged treason, Is now giving his
talents to Uncle Sam.
Gerard was released from jail sew.
eral weeks ago and is now accompany
ing U. s. Marshal Moore on his tour
of Iowa. the purpose Of which is to
warn pro-Germans to watch their
STEP
When released from custody, the
German chiropodist was paroled to
Deputy U. S. Marshal Healy, who is
member Of Moore's party. Gerard's
duty is to circulate among the Ger
mans in various communities, talk to
them in their native tongue. and be on
the "Hui vive" for seditious or trea'
sOrable lltterances
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
PRINTERS FINISH
FIRST SHORT COURSE

Ames, Aug. 29-The first short
course for country newspaper fore
men and printers ever held in the
state, and probably the first to be
held in the United States came to a
close here Saturday. following three
day session.
More than a score of printers from
various parts Of the state attended the
sessions. Special instruction was
given to the newspaper men along
practical lines in newspaper makeup
and job estimating. Educational NOV
ing pictures were shown, and ban
Quet was given Saturday night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
MUST PAY TO SEE
SOLDIERS IN CAMP

Des Moines, Aug. % Mothers,
fathers. wives, sisters, brothers and
sweethearts who want to visit soldier
boys in the Third Iowa regiment must
pay so cents for the privilege.
If mother journeys several hun.
bred miles across the state to see her
khaki clad son, before he is called to
France. she is compelled to part with
a half dollar every time she enters
the camp.
The Iowa State Fair board is re.
sponsible for this condition. which has
aroused a storm of protest from the
soldiers. Formal complaint has been
registered with Des Moines CONNER.
cial organizations and with Governor
W. L. Harding.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
MAY ASK INJUNCTION.

New York, Aug. 50.-Plans for legal
action to establish their right to hold a
convention in Minneapolis were con-
sidered here today by the organizing
club of the Peoples Council Of Ar
lea for Democracy and Peace, as a re-
suit of the order issued YESTERDAY by
Governor Burnquist prohibiting the
meeting within the borders of his state
because it could laid only enemies of
the United States
1t is said at the headquarters of the
organization that an injunction is un.
der consideration on the ground tha,
the governors action is IAN invasion
of the constitutional right of free as
sembly."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
EYElAsHEs SAVE SIGHT.

Waterloo. Aug. 29.-Unusually long.
heavy eve'ashes saved the sight OF
Mrs. r. L, Slower when her gas oven
exploded. When both burners were
turned IN Only one lighted and the con-
tainer filed with gas. When Mrs.
Slower orened the door the oxygen
permitted ignition The blast of fire
struck her snuarely in the face. She
lost Iashes. brows and part of her
l,,vuriant hnir. Face and one hand
were painfully scorched.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
BYERLEE HOTEL SOLD
TO MELROSE WOMAN

Abba. Aug. 29.-The Byerlee House.
well known hotel to many of the
travelling men of this section, has been
sold to Mrs. William O'Connor of Mel
rose.
MIR. and Mrs. A. J. Byerlee estab-
lished II more than thirty years ago
and since Mr.. Bverlee's death Mrs.
Byerlee has continued the business.
Mrs. Byerlee deserves rest. yet
will be missed by the public. She will
make her home with her sister. Mrs.
William Mercer. in Alba.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
M. e. CHURCH SOUTH
MEETS AT RICHMOND

Richmond. Mo-, Aug. Missouri
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church. south. will meet at Richmond
Wednesday. September ). Bishop F..
r. Hcndrick of Kansas City will pre-
side. The session, which will continue
for several days. will be held in the
new Methodist church
This will be Guadrennial session
and delegates will be elected to the
general conference.
The Missouri conference meeting
Is generally one of the largest single
gatherings of ecclesiastical bodies in
Missouri
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
MANY LurHEaANs MEET.

Denison. Aug. 29.--The gathering at
Charter Oak of Lutherans, celebrating
the four hundredth anniversary Of the
formal beginnings cf tho reformation
under Luther, was attended by over
1000 persons. The churches of Den
ison, Soldier Hanover, Ute and Maple
ton united. Prof. Kretzmann of the
Lutheran COLLEGE at st. Paul gave the
main address in German. Others spoke
in English. There was a great picnic
dinner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
BLUFFS GIRL JOINS NAVY.

Council Bluffs, Aug 29.-Council
Bluffs has one young lady. who, al
though she could not shoulder mus
ket and fight for her country, is never.
theless doing her bit. She is Miss
Sadie Anderson Miss Anderson has
been made full f1edged yoemanette
IN the navy and has been assigned TO
duty In the Omaha recruiting ONCE
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
LEG BROKEN az RAIL.

Iowa City. Aug ga Mexican
laborer working with an extra gang
on the Rock Island railroad near
Morse was badly injured while helping
to break a rail and either did not hear
or did not understand the order to
stand from under and drop the rail
The rail fell on his legs. breaking one
below the knee and badly smashing
the other one above the knee. He was
removed to the hospital at Cedar
Rapids for treatment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
NEW RIFLE TEAM COACH.

Iowa City. Aug. 29.-Philip Newbere.
an Iowa City young man. will succeed
Paul Moore as COACH for the high
school rifle team. which won national
honors this year by winning the Aston
cup for the fifth time in nine years
Mr.. Newberg has for several years
been a member of the rife team and
the opinion is freely expressed that he
will fulfill the position during the CON-
ing year with credit to himself and the
team.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
TO HONOR DRAFTED MEN.

Mt. Pleasant. Aug 29-On next Sun
day the old soldiers of this county, will
terder to the young soldiers and sail
crs ferewell reception which will be
held in Saunders grove. This is ex-
pecte1 to be a great day and. weather
nermitting. witront doubt there VIII
Re from ter to fifteen thousand people
hero. It will be sacred and patriotic
oo,,oring, to which everyone is in
vited.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
LocHNeR FIGHTS GOVERNOR.

minneapolis. Aug. 3U.-LONls P.
Lochner, secretary of the Peoples
Council of America, today sent tele-
gram to President Wilson protesting
against the action of Governor Burn.
quist of Minnesota in issuing an order
yesterday prohibiting the holding of a
national conference here next week
for the announced purpose of discuss
ing peace.
1t was said at the council headquar-
tiers that information had been re-
ceived indicating the governors Of
North Dakota and Wisconsin would
permit the meeting to be held in their
states.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
PRIEST TO TEACH.

Clinton Aug. 29.-To accept a pro-
fossor shin 1T ST Andrews college at
Davenport, the Rev. John Coughlin, Of
Villanova has given up his parish and
left for Davenport. He was well liked
in his community and leaves large
circle of friends In his parish who are
sorry to see him leave.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
SOLDIERS AT pEMiNe.

Charlton Aug. 29.-Three train
loads OF soldiers from Minnesota. COM
prising one regiment. passed through
Cr.riton yesterday on the Rock Island
railroad, enro,lte to Deming. New Mex
:cc. where they will go into training
TIE trcir VOC held here for some time
and the soldiers marched about the
city. attracting much attention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
RIG STACK At ARSENAL

Davenport. Aug 29.-There is 200
foot concrete smoke stack in the
course Of construction on the boiler
house ct the Rock Island arsenal.
The governments reason for build
ing so high stack is to make pos
sibe better draft. The many buildings
on he island. the trees and residences
will be free from the smoke.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
ecuo0Js OPEN sEpr 10

Mt Plea"ant. Aug. 29.-The public
SCHOOLS Of this city VIII omen on Mon.
day morning. September 10. All of the
teachers will be here and splendid
year is expected. College will open on
Sertember 1s and with all the avail
able boarding places already taken. a
splendid attendance is expected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
ENGINE BLOWN UP.

Sac City. Aug. ga threshing ma
chine owned by Guy Holdridge of
Early was destroyed by a terrific boil.
er explosion. badly scalding the engi.
neer and Harvey Brotherton. one of
the attendants. The engineer sustain
ed two broken ribs in addition to the
burns.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
No BOOST FOR FIREMEN.

Dubuque, Aug. 29.-Dubuque fire.
men are rather gloomly looking lot
of men Just now. They recently petit.
toned the city council for a raise in
pay because of the increased cost of
living, but the city dads turned them
down
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
PolIcE SCANDAL AT SIOUX City.

POLICE SCANDAL At SIOUX CITY.
Sioux City. Aug 29.-County At
torney O. T. Naglestesd and state
agents are at work on the Sioux City
police force scandal. This Office he's
already secured considerable import
ant evidence which II will present to
the September grand jury County
Attorney Naglestead said regarding
the charges against Roundsman Will
liam H. Keane.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31


Moscow. Aug 30.-The lax rules
which the provisional government
heads permitted for the army. at the
demand of the soldiers and workmen's
delegates, were to blame for the dis
graceful assertions and failure OF the
army which have imperilled Russia
and her allies in the war, General
Alexieff told the general conference at
its third sitting
Alexieff. former commander. in cnle1
OF the armies of Russia, seconded the
demand made by General kornlion,
now head of the disorganized forces.
for reinstatement of drastic rules OF
discipline as the only means of saving
the nation from military defeat ana
utter ruin.
ARMY IS POISONED.
General Alexieff made along address
IN which he recounted the history or
the Russians military setbacks and
their causes. He drew contrasts De-
tween the army of the old regime,
poorly equipped with mechanical re-
sources but strong in warlike spirit,
and the army since the revolution,
we'll supplied with food and arms but
completely poisoned and enfeebled by
Uninterrupted and ill-applied doctrines
which have been put forward, notably
In the famous Order No. l.
These doctrines, he declared. had
snlit the army into two opposite
. camps, officers and soldiers, when
have become almost irreconciable
OFFICERS SENT TO DEATH.
The general maintained that after
publication by the government or the
declaration Of the rights or soiolers
all respect toward leaders disappeared,
the officers becoming evritable martyrs
and having to pay very dearly lot the
offensive Of August 1 and the supse'
ouent retreat.
The general cited some remarkable
illustrations of this. On one occasion
he said. when an attack was pelns
launched, the force which advanced
was made up of twenty-eight commis'
stoned officers. twenty non-commls.
stoned officers and two soldiers. All
the others looked on coldly while
these heroes persisted.
The general declared it is impossible
10 carry en- the war to victorious
conclusion unless the strongest pos
eible efforts are made by the provi'
sional government and by the troops
themselves to reanimate and regen'
crate the army.
WOMEN DEMANDS ACTION.
After Madame Catherine Breshkovs'
kaya, the grandmother of the revolu.
ton" had appealed to the government
TO pass from words to action and help
the army conquer the enemy. Prince
Peter Kropatkin, who was not on the
list of speakers. was heard at the re-
guest OF the whole conference. He
called upon all Russians to prevent
the fatal eventuality Of German vic
tory and expressed the hope that Rvs.
aia would not be proclaimed fed.
erative republic.
This sentiment, submitted to the
conference for the first time, evoked
q long continuous ovation in honor Of
Prince Kropatkin.
Other speakers. who declared
against a separate peace, were loudly
applauded.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
lax ARMY RULE
PO|S0NS
ALEX|EFF SAYS
Former Commander In
Chief Gives Instances of
Fatal Weakness.
SOLDIERS STAND IDLE
WHILE OFFICERS DIE

London, Aug. 3o.-Serious riot
Ing at ejorneborg, Finland, is re-
ported in private cab'esram
from Haparanda to Copenhagen
forwarded by the Central News to
London. It is said fighting be-
tween Firms and soldiers of the
Russian garrison lasted for several
hours and that a number Of per-
sons were killed and wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-31
Million Is Asked
For French Orphans
Germans Destroyed Food and
Homes on Retreat; Still
man Offers $4,000

A campaign 10 raise 100000 at
once to relieve the suffering of the
women and children in the devastated
regions Of France was inaugurated by
the American Society for the Relief OF
the French War Orphans. at 100 Broad
way, yesterday. following the receipt
Of an appeal from James Stillman, OF
the First National Bank, who has been
studying conditions abroad for several
weeks. In cable TO his son, James A.
Stillman, Mr.. Stillman urged the So
ciety to endeavor to obtain fifty sub
scribers Of 500 900. He added that no
would gladly be one oil them.
Mr.. Stillman, who is first vlce-presi-
dent Of the American society and chair
man Of the socIely's committee IN
France. sent 100000 Tor the relief OF
orphans of members of the French lie
zion of Honor who GIed serving France
shortly before leaving this country.
Reports received by the society from
Picardy and Artois show that prac-
tically all food was destroyed by the
Germans as they retreated, wells and
springs were either polluted or poisoned
and homes destroyed, with all their fur
niture. dishes and cooking utensils.
The French army met long lines o.
thirsty. starving women with babies in
their arms on the road from Chauny
10 Noyon. The buildings at Noyon
used by the American Relief Commit
tee for storing supplies were sacked by
Inc Germans ard then dynamited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-31
100000 Hunt Spies
For Government;
Will Watch Mail
Every Federal Employe In
cluded in Campaign TO
Stamp Out Plotting

Washington. March 3c-N.r,uslly
the entire force Of the Federal gov
erament's civiiisn employees, approx
mstely 100000 men and women, en-
gagged in every branch OF service, has
been summoned 20 aid the Bureau Of
Investigation and the Secret Service in
the detection Of spies and the appre-
hension Of persons engaged in plots,
irtriguos OF other activities against the
interests Of the United tSates.
In addition. the government has
sought the active cooperation o. the po-
lice and detective forces Of every town
and city Of consequence throughout the
country. Hundreds Of letters request
ing such cooperation have been mailed
broadcast by the Department Of Jus
tice. and replies pledginG unstinted aid
are coming back in great numbers by
telegraph and mail.
The largest single force which the
government has enrolled is the army
Of postmssters, all Of whom have been
instructed to permit no clew as 20 the
identity Of suspected individuals and
their activities 20 go unreported. Under
the postmasters are working the let
ter-carricrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-31
Russian Appeal to Germans
Likened to Wilson Offer

Petrograd, March 30.-The attempt
Of the Russian working classes 10 es-
tabish peace by appealing directly to
the German people 20 overthrow the
Hohenzollern dynasty and reconstruct
the government OF their country by
the same means as adopted by the Rus
sian revolutionists is likened by the
"Russkaia VOLTA" 20 President Wilson's
peace proposal. The newspaper states
that although President wilson's at
tempt ended in failure. IT exerted ire
mendous influence upon the opinion or
the world and served 10 strengthen the
cause OF the Entente Allies. The news
raper continues:
The second attempt 10 procure peace
without further bloodshed bring
the war 70 an end without victory for
either side-w whether successful or not
will not be in vain. The appeal repre-
sents the desires OF the masses OF the
Russian people. II the German PEG
pie comply there can be mutual trust
between the people OF the two coun-
tries and in the name OF the people
the war can be ended without con
ouerors and conquered.
This is the last verbal argument IN
the quarrel with the enemy. II II Is
refused il will be war until the end.