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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
NEVADA SOLON
DIES SUDDENLY
SENATOR FRANCIS S. NEWLANDS
STRICKEN WHILE
At WORK.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 25.-Sena.
tor Francis J. Newlands of Nevada
died suddenly here last night. Heart
failure was the cause.
The senator was chairman of the
senate committee on transportation,
which was seeking to solve the traffic
congestion of the country for the
benefit of the prosecution of the war
WORKED ON RAIL PROBLEM.
In this capacity he conferred Mon
day with the president, giving his adj
vice on the message which the presi-
dent is to send to congress for the
unification OF the rail systems Of the
country.
Senator Newlands was born at
Natchez, Miss, Aug rs. 1s4S. He
studied at Yale college and Columbia
law school, receiving the honorary de.
gree Of A. M. from Yale in 1907. His
first wife was the daughter of the late
Senator Sharon from Nevada. He
was a member of the house of repre-.
sentatives from 1888 to 1903, being
elected to the senate in 1903. He
served continuously, being reelected
for a six year term in 1915.
BURIAL IN WASHINGTON.
The funeral of Senator Eewlands
probably will be held here and burial
will be in local cemetery.
Senator Newlands' senatorial term
would have expired in 1921 but no
regular election will be held in Ne
vada until the fall of 1918. Governor
Boyle is expected to appoint demo-
crat to fill the vacancy until a success
sor has been selected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28

TO HELP IN WAR
PERSHING ASKS FOR 1900
MASONS; PART OF AIR
CAMPAIGN.
by Associated Press Staff
C1rrncn0r4nrf


With the American Army in France,
Dec. 24.-(Delayed)-Extensive train
ing quarters will be established in
England and France for a corps Of
several thousand mechanics to repair
and care for the machines Of Ameri-
can airmen. Washington has been
asked to send to England $4,000 brick
layers and carpenters and also a large
number of laborers for construction
work at the training quarters. When
the work in England is completed the
construction men will come to France
to build quarters here.
The army is determined to have
more than enough efficient men avail
able for Americas success in the air
will depend primarily upon this corps
of mechanics.
Flying schools for American avia-
tors are to be established in the Unit
ed States. The conditions in certain
sections of the United States are bet
ter than in Italy and the utilization of
training airplanes and equipment in
the United States will save the ton
mage involved in transportation to this
side. Expeditionary headquarters has
recommended that the American gov
eminent provide for the construction
of schools, the manufacture Of air
planes and engines on Italian models
and the feeding and housing Of skilled
pilots and students. The expense is
to be met by Italy at price to be de-
termined later. It is planned to have
the program become effective in the
middle Of 1918.
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BILLY SUNDAY SUED
FOR A LARGE SUM

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 25.-Sidney
C. Tapp, Kansas City writer and au-
thor OF five books on the bible, has
instructed his attorneys in Atlanta
Immediately to file suit against
Evangelist BILLY" Sunday for $100.
900 damages, charging Sunday with
plagiarism.
The specific charge against Sunday
is that he has plagiarized whole SEN
fences and paragraphs from Taps
book. "The Truth About the Bible"
and used 1t in his printed sermons
without giving Tapp credit.
Tapp declared that he did not want
Sundays money.
81 am suing him for 100000" he
said. but am instructing my attor-
neys, in the event | get Judgment,
to turn the money over to the Or
rhans' home at Atlanta. 1t is not a
question Of money with me. 1t is a
question of mental integrity"
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SAVES WORK
FOR TYPIST

j.. Dennis has added another to his
numerous inventions and has just re-
ceived the patent papers for the de-
vice which will prove labor saver 10
the typist.
Mr.. Dennis has invented an attach
ment that may be applied to any type
writer and will save much time OF the
typist, particularly to the speedy
stenographer.
BY the use of the attachment invent.
ed by MT. Dennis, the right foot IS
made a part Of the mechanism that en-
tcrs into tvning and thus relieves the
hand from the necessity Of throwing
back the carriage OF the hen, machine 4,cn
By the pressure of the foot one inch
on a pedal adjusted at the base ana
right side Of the table on which the
machine is placed. the carriage Is cal :
ried back it's full distance. The HANGS
meanwhile are left in position over the
keyboard and ready to click the Keys
without interruption.
pedal is placed beneath the table
with the right foot resting upon IT Al,
the time. The typist need not remove
his or her hands out Of position when
the line is completed but by slight
pressure of the foot throws back the
carriage and resumes writing without
delay.
A cord attached to the mechanism
beneath the table that is controlled oV
the pedal. pulls the carriage over IL. /.
matters not where the machine is set
whether for a full line or shorter dis
lance. the device acts the same.
INCREASE THE SPEED.
The speedy typist by use of the de-
vice NAV write much faster and when
accustomed to the use Of the foot on
the pedal. will find the speed possiAe
to ACQUIRE considerably increased.
Mr. Dennis has invented numerous
devices in the past twenty five years.
one OF which and perhaps the one that
has rneant most for him in royalties
was his bank draft register.
A card printing machine 1oAowca
and then he invented an automatic
curling iron which was feversipie
Later he patented an attachment Tor
a check writer. His latest invention mas
but recently been patented
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and who were recently engaged with
the Germans are represented and
there are also several hundred sailors
from an American patrol feet of the
French coast.
TURKEY MARKET EMPTlED.
The demand for turkey was the
greatest in the history of Paris. To
supply the soldiers and sailors from
the United States, the markets were
exhausted before noon yesterday. All
the American fighting men will be
given Christmas dinner as nearly as
possible like the real American feast.
The American Y. M. C. A. hotels
are filled to capacity. Special enter
tainments were given there last
night and Christmas dinners were
served today.
NO SOLDIER OVERLOOKED.
The American soldiers and sailors
club and the American University
union also were looking after as many
guests as they could accommodate.
The various college fraternities and
alumni associations are giving special
dinners and entertainment to mem
bers. At the soldiers and sailors club
each guest received a Christmas pres
ert.
No American soldier in France has
been overlooked, as the Red Cross
provided gifts for all.
The American ambulance at Neuilly
has Christmas tree for the patients
and the other American hospitals pro-
vided dinners and entertainment. The
American field service gave dinner
to former members last night at their
old headquarters.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
PACKER KINGS
AND WORKERS
AVERT STRIKES
Federal Appointee Will Me.
date All Labor Disputes
During the War.
EMPLOYEES UNIONS
AGREE TO PROGRAM

Chicago, Dec 25.-John T.. Williams,
fuel administrator of Illinois, has been
appointed referee in all labor disputes
arising in the larger packing house In
dustries in the United States during
the war. The appointment was agreed
upon by representatives of packers
and laborers after a conference with
President Wilson's labor mediation
board which began yesterday morning
and did not end until early this morn
ing. Packing houses of the Armour.
Swift, Cudahy, Morris, and Wilson
concerns were represented. The agree
ment affects all of their plants located
liz Chicago. Kansas City, Denver, St
Louis, East st. Louis, Oklahoma City,
Sioux City, St. Paul, Omaha and St
Joseph.
DECISIONS TO BE FINAL.
Both sides agreed that while the
United States is at war there shall be
no strikes or lockouts in packing
plants and that Mr.. Williams decis-
ions shall be final in all matters.
The labor commission, headed by
Secretary of Labor Wilson, came here
week ago after the labor situation at
the stock yards had reached critical
stage. Since then representatives of
the packing concerns and their men
have been called into conferences. All
day yesterday superintendent Of the
various packing houses conferred with
the labor commissioners and in the
evening the labor leaders were called
in After two hours joint session
the labor leaders went into a private
conference and early this morning an
nounced their willingness to allow Mr.
Williams to act as referee in all dis
putes. The packers representatives
previously had proposed that referee
to decide all matters be named.
DEMANDS By EMPLOYEES.
Right of the employee to join GER
tain unions was the chief cause of the
dispute. Stockyards workers some
time ago demanded that their unions
be recognized by the packers and that
they be allowed to join any union they
saw fit They also demanded in
creased pay and a readjustment Of
working hours, it Is understood. Right
of the employees to present their griev-
ances to the packers through COM
mittee was another demand.
All Of these matters. and any others
which may arise in the future, will
be settled by Mr. Williams, according
to the agreement.
ALL ARE SATISFIED.
Both employers and employees today
expressed satisfaction over the agree.
ment, which will 60 into effect at
once.
"The commission is gratified with
the successful result Of the confer
ences," said Felix Frankfurter. secre.
tary, today. The packing industries
are vital to America and to the allies.
More than 100000 workers are affect
ed. The agreement assures an unin-
terrupted meat supply to the armies of
the allies and is of vital importance to
the country.
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RAIN MARS HOLIDAY;
WILSON'S STAY HOME

Washington, d. G., Dec. 25.-Quiet
ceremonies, few in number, marked
the celebration of Washington's first
war Christmas. President Wilson
spent the day surrounded by his fam.
lily and messages from Secretaries
Baker and Daniels conveying the ma
tons appreciation went forward to
soldiers and sailors at home and
abroad.
The president and Mrs. Wilson re-
manned at home all day. They had
planned to go to church but rain had
kept them indoors. During the day a
Christmas tree was lighted for the
presidents grandchildren at the white
house.
Mrs. Wilson distributed gifts yester.
day to about fifty children who live
near a country club where the presi
dent plays golf More than 125 tur
keys were presented by the president
to employees at the white house.
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Car Runs Away
On Steep HILL;
Deaths Result

Pittsburgh, Dec. 25.-Eiohteen
persons have died and some OF the
eiohty-tvvo injured are expected to
succumb az a result Of the wreck
of a street car late yesterday
when the car ran away In a tun-
mel which connects the south side
business district with the South
Hills.
After a wild dash Of almost a
mile through the tube the car
emerged at Carson street and
turned over on its side.
The car was packed with
Christmas shoppers. Among the
dead were eleven women, nine OF
whom were mothers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
DRAFT is TAKING
NORTHERN FARMERS

Dubuque, Dec. 2o.-The Dubuque
county exemption board at Epworth
faces a situation that apparently do
mands the attention Of higher au'
thority than the board itself.
With a total registration OF l567
men, the county board, after = survey
Of the situation discovered that 1892
are engaged directly in agricultural
pursuits, leaving only ATS engaged In
other occupations and from which the
next draft army quota must be Sc.
cured. The net quota under tho first
call was 183 and 600 men were exam.
ined before that number was secured.
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tors who crowded the mezzanine floor


tors who crowded the mezzanine floor
and lobby.
After the program the children re.
cited in unison the prayer, "The Lord
is MY Shepherd and then Mr.. Santa
Claus Ferguson with the aid of Mrs.
C. H. Mitchell passed out the presents
There were bags of fruit and candies.
dolls for the girls and wearing apparel
and sleds for the older boys and toys
for the younger children and each one
received an envelope with fifteen
bright shining pennies in it.
PLAY IN BALLROOM.
After the children had been given
their presents which had been donated
by the good hearted citizens and the
employees of the hotel. they were
turned loose in the ball room on the
mezzanine where they played to their
hearts content.
A vote of thanks was rendered to
the employees Of the hotel by Or. D. G.
Bruckman and the children showed
their appreciation by giving yell,
spelling out the names Of Mr. Fergu-
son, Mr.. Frankel. DR.. F. w. Newell.
Miss Ethel Harris bookkeeper at the
hotel and Manager c. H. Mitchell.
CHILDREN PETTED.
Each child was taken in charge by
some man or woman at the hotel
Little Miss Leona Gallagher and her
tiny twin brother were the pets Of tho
evening and the dear little girl was
much made over Her little brother
who has been i'll for some time was
the center of attraction and the pair
showed their appreciation for the
kindness with little THANK You's."
The training they have been receiv-
ing at the institution was not over
looked and the promptness with which
they responded to their part on the
program, their endearing childish
manners and excellent department
drew favorable comment from the wit.
nesses.
OTHER CHRISTMAS CHEER.
The Good Fellows of Ottumwa,
banded together through the B. P. o.
E., were ubsy all day taking care OF
needy children and seeing that they
were supplied with warm clothing and
gift. Nearly 500 were taken care Of
by Ottumwa's good samaritans.
ne ElhS dUouuOuC0 IAOiA ooAoA w.
tom of giving baskets to the needy
families and Christmas tree to the
children by seeing that each needy
child was cared for individually and
that gifts OF substantial nature
we're furnished.
The Good Fellows worked in con-
junction with the Social Service Blu.
reau and the Salvation Army, the lat
ter giving dinners plain but whole
some to the needy. The names were
checked through the social service bu'
reau so that no duplicates occurred.
MANY HELP FAMILIES.
Many entire families were taken
care of by individuals through the
Social Service Bureau. For the past
few days Miss Vera Tharp, secretary
Of the bureau has been busy assigning
families to people who wanted to take
care of some one.
Gifts of coal, -four, underwear AID
other wearing materials were given
out to the needy families. In some
instances clubs and families made
cash donations to Miss Tharp and the
money was supplied in obtaining some
needy gift.
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MEASLES CLOSE SCHOOLS.

Logan. Dec. 25.-Because of one or
more cases east Of Logan and a few
cases of German measles in Logan,
the schools were closed here for two
weeks vacation by order OF the board
of education and health officer.
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PARIS LOOKS LIKE HOME.

Paris. Dec. "a UDelayed) its
fourth war Christmas Paris has taken
on a decided American color. In adj
d!tion to the 500 American soldiers
regularly stationed in and around the
city, there are in Paris one thousand
or more on leave from camps. includ-
ing a number who have seen service
IN the trenches. The engineer regi-
ments serving behind the British front
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HAVE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Traer, Dec. 25.-The purchase OF a
chemical fire truck by the city has
made necessary the reorganization OF
the fire department. The member
ship of the fire company has been cut
from thirty to twenty and the volun-
teer system has been abolished.
Hereafter the members will receive
fifty cents a meeting and fifty cents an
hour for fighting fires.
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DEATH CALLS CHILD.

Abba, Dec. 2s.-Robert Mitchem.
Youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. W. E.
Mitchem. died Sunday night at the
family home on South Clinton street.
He was three years of age.
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Firebugs Wreck
100000 Plant;
Lumber Burned

~ ULUTH, Minn., Dec. 25.-
Fire, believed to have been
Of ineendiary origin, de-
stroyed the AIger-smith lumber
mills and the Duluth approach Of
the interstate bridge to Superior,
Wis, and wiped out millions Of
feet Of lumber early today. The
loss is estimated at $500, 900.
Twenty degrees below zero wealth.
er hampered the fire.
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MoREY ENTERS AIR SERVICE

Daniel Morey, Jr, SON OF Mr.. and
Mrs. D. F.. Morey. 337 West Fourth
street. passed his entrance examinA.
lions for balloonist in the U. 8, Avn.
alton Corps, at Omaha this week an
is awaiting his call.
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RECEIVE PRESENTS

The children were placed in circle
about the big tree and ]. s. Ferguson.
who planned the party with the aid OF
CLERK Dan Frarkel. dressed as Santa
Claus was with them. Christmas
carols and recitations by the Riddles
were loudly applAuded by the specta-
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
NEVADA SENATOR
IS STRICKEN
Francis Griffith NewlandS Drops Desd
in Nations Capital from Attack
Of Heart Trouble

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. 90
Senator Francis Griffith Newlands
died yesterday in his apartments here
from an attack of heart failure. Sen
ator Newlands was a democrat and
was elected to the United States Sen
ate for the term beginning March.
1915.
He was born near Natchez. Miss.
in 1848; entered Yale In 1876 and re-
manned until the middle of his junior
year: later on he attended the Colum-
bia law school at Washington. but
prior to graduation was admitted to
the bar: went to San Francisco where
he practiced law until 1898. when he
became a citizen of Nevada, locating
at Reno. Was elected to Fifty-third
fourth fifth. six and seventh Con-
crosses; served on committees on ir-
rigation. foreign affairs, banking and
currency. ways and means; was elect
ed to U. 8. senate to succeed Hon.
John P. Jones. Republican, for term
beginning march. 1908. Has served
as senator from Nevada ever since.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
ITALIANS RECOVER
LOST GROUND
In Desperate Battle on Asiago Plateau
Recover Guns Lost Monday
Many Men Lost

ROME. Dec. 26.-In a desperate
battle which started Tuesday and last
ed all day yesterday. the combined
Italian forces fought their way back
to the positions from which they had
been forced the previous day on the
tro-Hungarian attack. according to
the reports given out today by the war
office. The struggle was 30 fierce that
the Germans had no time to destroy
the captured guns which were recoy
cred by the Italians intact.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
RUSSIAN STEAMER
CARRIES RIFLES
Federal Agent Believes BOlsheviki In
tends to Equip !. w. W. With
Arms for Revolt

SEATTLE Dec 26-Federal agents
seized the Russian steamship Shiika,
which recently arrived in port from
Vladivostok. and took several hun
dred rifles from her which secret SER
vice agents believe were intended to
equip Industrial Workers of the
World. The report had gone out that
the vessel carried money to defend
the Chicago suspects, but a search OF
the steamer revealed only few thou
sand dollars in Russian money of
questionable value
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
ARCTIC EXPLORER
ARRIVES Fl. YUKON
F1ftjOf StefYanss0n and Party Arrive
at Fort Yukon Near tho Mouth
of Porcupine River

OTTAWA, Canada. Dec. ;26.-vilh-
jalmer Stefansson, the noted Arctic
explorer. who has been conducting q
series of Investigations in the unex-
plored regions of Alaska and Canada
for the past four years arrived at Fort
Yukon Christmas eve with his party,
all in good shape after their long
mush from the Arctic Ocean. Mr..
Stefansson sailed from Victoria. Brit
ish. Columbia. in June. 1913. on q
four year exploration trip. and is evi-
IDENTIFY on his way back to civilization.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
STARTLING PLOT
IS DISCOVERED
Industrial Workers. Irish AGttators,
and BOlsheyiki Accused of Plot
ing Overthrow Social Order

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. 26.-
Evidence has been uncovered here by
government: secret agents indicating
that American Industrial Workers of
the World, the Russian Bolsheviki.
Irish agitators, and revolutionists of
various countries of the world at war
with Germany. may be seeking to lay
the foundation for an elaborate world
wide plan to overthrow social order
and civilization.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
SMALL FIRE THIS MORNING
GIVES DEPARTMENT RUN

The fire department was called out
this morning by an alarm sent in
from the home of Kenneth Rudolph,
in Rudolph Court, the result OF an
overheated chimney. Chemical exiting
uishers put out the flames before the
water was turned ON, and beyond a
small hole in the roof the damage was
slight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
ALASKA CHAPTER
REACH 100 PER CT.
Membership Makes Kicl, Christmas
Present for Old and Young
-TerritOry is Patriotic

SEATTLE. Dec. 26-Some Alaska
chapters reached nearly 100 per cent
Of the population according to re.
went over sixty Alaska is the most
patriotic spot in the world. as nearly
every citizen is q member of the Red
Cross, or has subscribed literally for
patriotic enterprises. a membership
in the American Red Cross made a
rich Christmas gift for both old and
young.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
WOULD EXTEND
TERMS OFFICIALS
Chamber OF Deputies Forestails Any
Attempt to Elect Officers Not in
Harmony With Plans

PARIS, Dec. 26.-The Chamber Of
Deputies today adopted resolution
eXending the terms of all officials In
France until the end of the war and
no elections will be held In the mean
time. This action is supposed to have
been taken to forestall any attempt
on the part of the opponents of the
opponents of the administration to
place men in Office antagonistic to
their policies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
HUN:C|TRENS
GIVEN FRANCHISE
All Males and Females Over Twenty
-Four Years are Given Vote In
der New Amendments

ZURICH, Dec. 26.-The franchise
reform bill introduced in the lower
house of the newly formed Hungarian
parliament, giving the right of fran
chise to every Hungarian citizen, male
or female, over twenty-five years OF
age and providing for the election OF
women to parliament, was passed to-
day. Hungary recently declared her
independence, and has formed a par
lament and elected deputies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
KAISER TALKS TO
VERDUN TROOPS
sion OF Italy POssible-Seeks to
Encourage Men

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 26.--A Berlin
dispatch says that the Emperor Of
Germany recently visited the troops
on the Verdun front. and during his
address to the troops told them that
but for their heroic courage and valor
of the western troops the employment
of German troops on the Italian front
would not have been possible.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
Power Waning Rapidly

PETROGRAD, Dec. 26.-All here
agree that the power of the Bolshe-
Wiki is waning rapidly. Among the
causes alleged are the general lack
of authority and increased drunken
ness, and the reluctance of the popu-
,ation to work, together with the
scarcity of foodstuffs. 1t is stated that
the main desire of the soldiers is for
peace, and they care very little who
assumes the power at the capital.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-26
GERMANS BUTCHER
j. s. WOUNDED
Official Announcement Made that Am.
crican Soldier found with Throat
Gut After Capture

AMERICAN ARMY. France, Dec
26.-That the Germans have begun
to practice their savagery against
wounded Americans is shown by an
official report sent to the United States
today. An American soldier was found
after management with his throat
cut. after his capture.