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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11

graduates the American intelligence
service on "the second great exploit of
this year." and says:
"A blacker piece of diplomatic devil
try on Germany's part never was ex-
posed while on Sweden's part an Of
Tense against neutrality and against
every decency OF international
intercourse, deep, deliberate and
despicable how despicable can
only be realized when We recall that
Sweden has herself suffered from such
outrages as she is assisting Germany
to inflict upon Argentina"
"MAxiMUM TREAcHERY."
Such conduct combines maximum
cowardice with maximum treachery,
and we are confident that every honest
Swede will promptly resent it rs a
cruel stain upon national honor and
demand strict account from the gov
eminent that juggled the country into
a position so basely callous and dis
honorable.
LAS matters stand, the allies have
every excuse for treating Sweden as a
country that has gone over to the
enemy. We are confident, however,
that no allied government wishes to
visit upon the Swedish people the ex-
IRENE punishment Of war for the Grim.
inal acts Of their rulers. But the allies,
and especially the United States, have
a sharp weapon in their hands In the
form Of blockade"
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hundreds of yards, one piece passing
through the Harvard officers mess
hall.
When one Of the boche bombs
struck tent filled with wounded, the
legs of one of the wounded men were
blown off. He is expected to die.
Another bomb killed man who was
standing in the door of another hos.
pital tent. Nurses and officers alike
ignored all personal danger. They
cared for those wounded by the bombs
Immediately and gave no heed to the
explosions.
One nurse was blown of her feet by
the explosion of a bomb. She was
slightly wounded about the face and
her clothing torn to shreds, but brave
ly went on with her duties.
ATTACK MADE DELIBERATELY.
A visit to the scene of this attack
brought conviction that the lombard.
ment of the hospitals was deliberate.
Enemy airplanes flew over the hos.
pitfalls more than once during daylight
hours. The hospitals were clearly
distinguishable, and, in addition, the
landmarks are such that they could be
easily mapped by an aviator.
In addition to the bombs which
were dropped on the hospitals served
by Harvard and st. Louis units, one
large bomb apparently was aimed at
the Chicago hospital.
This bomb struck just across the
road from the hospital, but failed to
explode.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
WOMEN HEAR
SLAYER'S PLEA
BRITISH ARMY OFFICER CITES
UNWRlTTEN LAW AS MUIR
DER DEFENSE.

London, Sept 1o.-Crowds Of cur
ious women and men clamored for ad-
mittance to Old Bailey this morning
when the trial of Lieutenant Douglas
Malcolm, for the murder Of Anton
Baumberg began.
The case, which has been character
lied as "a dream of passion is the
first here in which "the unwritten law"
is expected to be the sole defense and
it Is the most sensational insLondon in
many years.
"A coroners jury returned verdict
of Unsuitable homicide" after hearing
Lieutenant Malcolr's plea that he
killed Baumberg "in defense of his
wife's honor"
Thousands Of applications were
made for tickets to the court room but
It was decided not to issue any and the
police closed the doors as soon as the
court room was filled. A confession
by Malcolms wife, who Is called a
great beauty, that she became attached
to Baumberg while her husband was at
the front is expected to play an impor.
tant part in the trial, which will prob.
ably be concluded in two days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
SPEAKER WINS
HOUSEPLAUDITS
CLARK DEFENDS INSURANCE
MEASURE AS "BEST WARTIME
ACT"

Washington, D. c., Sept. 1O.-Ap.
plause swept over the house floor and
through the galleries today when
Speaker Champ Clark in brief
speech defended the soldiers and
sailors insurance bill as the best
measure before congress since the
declaration Of war.
81 am in favor of Insurance. he
said. 81 think in time everybody In
the country will have insurance Of
some kind. want to fix it so the
wives and children of these soldiers
won't have to go to the poor house."
Representative Gillette, of Massa-
chusetts, acting republican leader, en-
dorsed all the measures except the op-
tional insurance feature. Instead Of
issuing optional pension policies, he
insisted the government should put all
of It's available funds in allowances to
be shared equally by all that need
help.
Debate on the insurance bill was
resumed today with members speeches
limited to five minutes each. The bill
win pass probably within day or so.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
KELLY'S TRIAL
DRAGS SLOWLY

Red Oak, Sept. 10.-Thirty-two men
probably will be passed for cause be-
fore jury finally is obtained in the
trial of the Rev. Lynn George D. Kelly,
charged with murder in connection
with the Villisca axe slayings of June,
1912, in the opinion of Attorney Gen
eral Havner, In charge of the prosecu-
ton.
Twenty Jurors have been passed
tentatively thus far. with eight
OF them eliminated through the exer-
else of peremptory challenges. Each
side has ten peremptory challenges,
none of which have been waived.
Every peremptory challenge will be
plete the final jury of twelve men.
exercised, in the opinion of Mr.. Hav-
ner. and this would mean that thirty
two must be passed for cause to com
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11

AMBULANCES SENT
TO RUSSIAN ARMY

Washington, D. c.. Sept 10.-A gift
of 125 motor ambulances and automo-
biles to Russia is announced by the
American Red Cross. The shipment
will go forward Immediately, con-
signed to the Red Cross mission sent
to Russia two months ago under DR..
Frank Billings. Already nearly half
a million dollars worth of medical and
surgical supplies have been sent.
"Ambulances are needed with the
Russian armies almost more than any
other form of relief" said the an
con the eastern front
there are only 5000 vehicles for trans
portation Of the wounded, while on
the French front. only third as long,
there are $4,000 The automobiles be-
ing shipped will equip one army COM
plete with five ambulances. The pres
ent no personnel for the ambulance
sections, will be sent to Russia, the
machines will be operated by Russian
drivers, under the direction of the Red
Cross.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
LIEUT.. THOMAS HAS
TWENTY-FIVE MEN

Lieutenant Floyd E. Thomas who
was assigned to Camp Dodge after re-
ceivirg his commission at Fort Shell
ing training camp, writes that about 10
per cent Of the national army men have
arrived at the camp and they are a
splendid looking lot of fellows showing
excellent spirit. He is assigned to l.
company, 35oth Infantry and has al
ready twenty-five men from Scott,
Louisa. Clinton and Musca tine coun-
ties. They began their soldering with
the healthy exercise of hopping the
barracks. II am going to be mighty
interested in watching this greatest
experiment in democracy work out"
writes Lieutenant Thomas.
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NEGRO TROOPS
TOBE DISTINCT
DRAFTED MEN WILL TRAIN FOR
SERVICE IN OWN
STATES.

Washington. D. c., Sept. 1o.-Negro
troops of the national army will be OF.
ganized in separate units as is done In
the regular army, and as far rs posi-
BILE will be trained in the states where
they are raised. The call for drafted
negroes to mobilize will be postponed
to allow officers at tho camps to ar
range for the organization Of these sep.
arate units.
Both white and negro men Of the
selective forces will be given an oppor-
tunity to volunteer to battalioQs for
service on the line Of communication.
for work that AZ military but not COM
Blatant. There also will be negro fight.
ing regiments Of the national army as
there are of the regulars and the
national guard.
OF the $4,000 men called for as the
first increment Of the national army, 1t
is estimated approximately 10000 will
be negroes
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
SEED WHEAT
MAY BE SHORT
SMALL YIELD PER ACRE ASSURES
GOOD RETURN FOR CRoP-HoW
TO TREAT IT.

The 1920 minimum price on next
years wheat crop is guarantee OF
profitable crop If normal yield OF
twenty bushels per acre can be Sc
cured. Z Thus the extension division at
Ames views the wheat growing in
Iowa.
1t may be impossible to secure
enough seed of the Turkey Red and
kindred strains Of wheat which have
proven best for Iowa conditions, to
supply the demand this fall and 1t
seems safe to advise using seed from
any field of wheat that came through
last winter in fair shape and gave a
good yield this year.
Should Be Cleaned.
Cleaning seed wheat always pays,
and the seed should be run through
the tanning mill few times to remove
the small and broken kernels, also re-
moving the weed seeds, dirt and smut
balls" says a recent bulletin. II smut
is present, and it Is indicated by the
presence of smut balls, it is advisable
to treat the seed wheat with formalin
solution as for oat smut. One pint OF
formalin in twenty gallons Of water
will treat forty bushels, preventing In
jury from sinking smut and covered
smut, but not controlling loose smut.
Planting Time Varies.
The date of seeding will vary with
the locality, two factors aiding in de-
Gliding the date The wheat must be
sown in time to develop growth for
winter protection, but not too early or
the Hessian fly will attack the field.
The date varies from the first half Of
in the northern part of the
state to as late as October first in the
southern counties.
The seed bed should be in such
shape that when the wheat is drilled
two inches deep it will come in con-
tact with moist soil. and 1t should not
be narrowed after drilling, rs the
drill marks offer some protection from
drifting soil and winter killing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
LUNCHEON FOR
r. CHAPTERS
COUNTY AND AUXILIARY ORGAN
IZATIONS TO MEET At COM.
MERCIAl CLUB.

A luncheon for the officers and di-
rectors Of the Wapello county chapter
Of the American Red Cross will be held
at the Commercial club Thursday noon
September 10, for the purpose OF pro-
noting closer cooperation between the
parent chapter in this city and the
branch chapters. Matters Of vital i'm
portance to the county chapter will be
discussed.
The Wapello county chapter which
was founded in this city soon after the
war was declared between the United
States and Germany has spread out
and expanded until there are fourteen
branch chapters which, together with
the parent chapter, have a member
ship Of nearly 1000. Branch chapters
have been formed in Munterville, Far
son. Blakesburg. Agency, Kirkville,
Eddyville. Eldon, Chilicothe, Salem,
Pleasant Home, Columbia church,
Christiansburg, Russell chapel and
Highland Center.
The luncheon Thursday will include
the officers and directors of the pres
ent chapter. with the officers and one
branch director of each branch chap
ter
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KORNILOFF BOLTS
RUSS GOVERNMENT
CONTINUED From Page ~

Is apparently determined to defy, no
measures have been decided upon, but
the discussion Is proceeding on plan
10 constitute directory of five men
vested with full power. The names so
far submitted for membership In this
body are Premier Kerensky. Vice-Pre-
mier Nekrasoff M. Skobeleff, the min
lister of labor M Terestchenko, the
minister Of foreign affairs and M. Saw
inkoff, the assistant minister OF war.
RuMoRs FILL CAPITAL.
In a talk with the correspondent,
FOREIGN Minister Terestchenko said:
''The plan for the directory Is under
discussion and may be decided tonight.
30 far the government is unable to
make any statement. We expect the
arrival Of General Alexieff, with whom
We will confer"
CIVIL WAR IS LIMITED.
The members Of the provisional
government in the conversation with
the Associated Press refused to be
quoted by name. They stated that
the ministers had reached an agree
ment regarding the following points OF
view:
1.-THE government regards General
Korniloff's pronunciamento as an act
of rebellion, a dangerous adventure
and a threat to the revolution and lib
erty. which unless the ultimatum Is
withdrawn must be ruthlessly sup
pressed.
"The government has no doubt that
II has at its disposal sufficient loyal
troops and the overwhelming support
of the population to enable it to exc
cute this program"
Regarding the rumors Of widespread
arrests in Petrograd today in connec-
ton with the revolt, The Associated
Press correspondent Is authorized to
declare that no arrests have yet been
made by order Of the government, al
though there may have been some by
the judicial authorities under the ordi.
nary process Of law.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
DAVIS co. FAIR
OPENS TUESDAY

Bloomfield, Sept. 10.-The fifty.
ninth annual Davis County fair will
open at Bloomfield tomorrow. Every.
thing points to the largest fair in the
history of the association The free
ATTRACTIONS including Miss Stinson's
airplane and the Booker Ben Ali troup
of Arabs arrived yesterday and are
ready for the opening. The races are
all filed and as the purses are larger
than ever before offered here an I'M
usually good racing meet is expected.
Entries have been coming in strong
the past few days and the exhibits
'of livestock and agricultural products
will probably be the largest in the
history of the fair.
MANY ATTRACTIONS.
Miss Stinson, 10 year old interna
tional girl aviatrix. will make two
flights daily, Thursday and Friday.
Thursday is "Ottumwa Day" and
large numbers are expected from that
city. The Wabash passenger train
leaving Ottumwa at 1850 a. m. during
the fair will carry extra coaches to &C.
commodate the fair visitors. Tickets
for Ottumwa Day, Thursday, are on
sale at the Ottumwa Commercial club.
All persons planning to attend the
fair on Ottumwa day. are requested
to call Secretary Toulme at the Com
mercial club and advise him If they
are going by auto or train.
q TO RUN EXCURSION.
The C. B. & @. r. R. will run an
excursion on account Of the Bloom
field fair Thursday. The train will
consist of seven coaches and starts
from Donnellson at 1880 a. m. Re
turning 1t will leave Bloomfield at Z
p. m. The excursion is being put on
by the G. B. & @. because the regular
train service in past years has been
inadequate to handle the crowds
the Bloomfield fair
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q TO RUN EXCURSION.
STARS m RED CROSS COLI.

Rochester, N. Y, Sept 10.-Walter
G. Hagen Of this city. western open
golf champion, paired with Jim Barnes
of White Marsh, defeated Gil Nichols
of Great Neck and Alex Smith Of wy.
kagle, up in four-cornered Red
Cross golf match links here Satur.
day Hagen and Barnes, who had q
II for the best score for the morning
round were up at the end Of the
first eighteen holes. Nichols estab.
lished new course record of 50 in the
afternoon.
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PROPOSAL BY POPE
CLEARS SITUATION

Rome, Sept. 10.-Cardinal Gasparri
papal secretary Of state, has returned
to Rome from fortnight's vacation
and Immediately set to work, together
with Pope Benedict on the accumula-
ton of documents received during his
absence regarding the papl peace ini-
tiative. To those who approached him
Cardinal Gasparr, said:
Whatever happens, the proposition
made by Pope Benendict in favor of
peace will have the effect of greatly
clearing the situation"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
UNIONS MAKE GAINS
IN CHICAGO "JUNGLE"

Chicago, Sept. Misrepresentation
Of organized labor asserted today that
the drive" which has been started to
unionize the Chicago stock yards men
has resulted in hundreds Of workers
in packing plants signing applications
for membership in the unions affili-
ated with the Stock Yards Labor coun-
Gil"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
LOSES ARM WHEN
BOARDING TRAIN

Peter Jackson Of Frederick had his
right arm severed above the elbow Sat
urday evening while trying to board
the fast freight No. II. for ride home,
The accident occurred directly in front
Of the Union station at 90 o'clock.
The victim was taken Immediately
to the Ottumwa hospital where he is
resting as easily as could be expected
today
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USE MORE CORN MEAL.
is HOOVER'S ADVICE

Washington. D. c., Sept. 10.-Corn
meal. even at the present high prices.
is cheapest of nutritious foods, accord
ing to Herbert C. Hoover, who, in
statement. urges more general use Of
meal for making bread.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
SWEDISH PLOT STUNS
ARGENTINE DIPLOMAT
CONTINUED From Page ~

ured language Germany's actions as
revealed in the Swedish disclosures.
The Daily News, under the caption Of
the --latest perfdy." says:
1T Is impossible to foresee what ef-
feet the astonishing revelations will
have on the cynical brutality with
which Germany fights, It is surely
here. Among the ruffians to whom the
German public service appears to at.
ford refuge in such numbers, Count
IIuxburg German charge Of affairs in
Arxentina), Is entitled to q very promi.
nent place"
The Daily News thinks 1t is scarce
" credible that Argentine public
opinion, even If the Argentine govern
ment were willing, will tolerate a
continuance Of friendly relations with
Germany.
SWEDEN is SCORED.
The Times declares that the Swed-
ish disclosure on its face is a gross
breach Of the elementary obligation Of
neutrality and adds, "the offense Is
more grave because Sweden had been
warned both in London and Stockholm
that 1t had been detected" Continuing.
The Times says:
"s~eden cannot expect the entente
allies and the neutral nations in which
the Swedish legations were used as
German information stations to
acuuiesce in the continued abuse OF
her rights and privileges as aneutral' ="
The Times says that President Will
son has told how Germany dared to
apply policy Of intrigue towards the
United States during her neutrality
and mentions how member of the
Swedish national council and Swiss
minister were modified to make
German peace offer to Russia and how
later high explosives especially pre-
pared to destroy ships were discover
ed in the baggage of Baron Won Ran
tenfels" In Christiania.
CONDUCT UNPARDoNABLE."
"The key of the whole situation"
saws The Times, Is found in the Ger.
man emperor's personal messages to
the car in 1904 and 1905 particularly
IN this message which describes his
plan to seize and occupy Denmark in
the event Of war;
In conclusion The Times declares
that neither the allied nor the Swed-
ish people can remain Indifferent to
the latest example"
1.-THE conduct OF the Swedish min
listers in this case is objectionable"
declares the Post.
The Daily Mail in an editorial, con-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11

Mrs. VIII Bollar of Canyon City,
Colo, is visiting her sister, Miss Mar
garet Morrissey at the e. F.. Doller
home, $40 East Second street.
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Semi.WEEKLY COURIER
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
the postoffice to which the paper mas
been sent as we'll as the postoffice to
.lic1 they desire i changed.
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suffered with protruding piles for
70 years, and they caused me lots OF
suffering. consulted DR.. Shallen-
berger, the Chicago Specialist, and he
cured me without an operation. TO
anybody suffering with piles can
recommend this treatment.
A. e. Graves,
&. Little Cedar, Iowa
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Miss Bertha Wormhoudt, 402 Ches-
Ter avenue, left this morning for Ames
where she will attend Iowa State COL
lege.
Edgar Graft Of Iowa City is guest
at the w. T. Harper home, 94l North
Court street.
DR.. Whitfield Hansell Of Montreal,
Canada, arrived Saturday for brlef
visit at the home of his parents, DR..
and Mrs. w. w. Hansell, $40 North
Market street.
Fried chicken dinner at Salem M. E.
church, 5 miles north Of city. Tuesday,
September II.
Mrs. J, w. Consodine has returned
to her home in st. Joseph, Mo, after
visiting her son NJ. P. Consodine, zSs
West Fourth street.
Mrs. W. H. Bland, 301 Tindell ave-
nue. spent Saturday In Mount Pleas
ant.
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AMERICAN NURSES
NERVY UNDER FIRE

CONTINUED From Page ~
Smyrna times., 1917-03-21
BLACKBIRD

Mrs. James A. Buckson Entertains Y.
p. 3. Social ST Patricks Day CoIors
Blackbird, March Goth. The Y. P.
B. members and friends were enter
tanned Friday evening by Mrs. James
A. Buckson. Miss Clara Clark and
Viola FAIRIES. at the home of Mrs.
Buckson. The evening was delight
fully spent in games and music. A
special program was rendered by Miss
Mamie Conner. At an early hour the
guests were invited to the dining
room where a bountiful supper was
served. st. Patrick's decorations
were effectively carried out. the din
ing room which was beautifully trim
med with green and white streamers
of crepe paper. The table was also
trimmed with green flags in Irish po-
tatoes. 1t was delightful social.
Personals. Mrs. Eugene Mccoy,
of Wilmington, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Fortner.
Miss Ethel Fenemore spent last
week with relatives in and near Town
send. Mrs. Clarence Brockson, of
Wilmington. is spending this week
with her sister. Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Bro"kson. Misses Edith and Florence
Heinold. of Wilmington, spent Satur-
Smyrna times., 1917-03-21
CHESWOLD
Budget of Local HAPPENINGS. Church
and League Notes-Personals


and League Notes-PersonaIs
Cheswold, March 20.-The Ep-
worth League services will be in
charge of Mrs. Kate Thompson next
Sunday evening, March 25th, topic:
"Our South American Mission"
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs. Claud
Pearson at her home Thursday after.
noon, March the 22nd.
A very pleasant surprise was given
Mrs. Edward A. Evans on Friday
evening, March 10th, the occasion
heiug her birthday anniversary. Quite
a number of town folks were present.
The evening was one of great pleas
ure.
L. D. Learned has very much i'm
proved his home by painting.
MIR. Henry Williams. who has been
laid up with an injured knee, is able
to be around again.
Mrs. Claud Pearson is quite i'll at
this writing.
Mr.. W. B. Knotts, who recently
accepted position with W. F. Keith,
has moved his family to Smyrna.
The Young Ladies' Art Club was
entertained at the home of Mrs. l..
Lacey Friday evening, March 18th.
A family birthday dinner was given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. c..
Savins Saturday evening on honor of
four birthdays.
Personals Mr.. and Mrs. E. j.
Boggs Entertained their mother, Mrs.
M. E. Boggs and Mrs. Martha Barnard
on Friday in honor of Mrs. M. E
BOggs' list birthday. Mrs. Annie
Robinson, of Dover, spent Friday
evening with Mrs. o. D. Loose. -
Homer Savin, of Delaware College,
spent the weekend with his parents.
Mr.. w. S. Cantwell spent some
time with his niece Mrs. John A. Syl.
vester, on the Reese farm near Clay.
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. LOUIS Learned anc
! SSH SPOib a 4CW udyd III w IL
mington last week. - Mrs. Wilmer
Ford, of Dover. was the guest of Mrs
Elias X. Perry, Wednesday.-Mr ant
Mrs. Peter Barcus, Sr,. are spending
some time with relatives in Chester
Miss Francis Wallace, of Stat
Hospital at Farnhurst, spent a fey
days last week with her parents. =
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Benson entertaine
last Saturday and Sunday Miss Shock
ley, Mrs. A. Maloney and sons Osca
and Mack. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scot
and daughter Pearl, of near Milford
Mrs. William Bowen. of Hartley
who has been visiting her son Harvey
went to Dover last week to visit he
daughter, Mrs. William Grant.
Smyrna times., 1917-03-21
WANTED.

Female Nurse Attendants for a
Sanitarium for nervous and mental
diseases. Salary. $22. 90 "A month
and maintenance. Address,
S. LORD,
Stamford, Conn.