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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-15

~ 90 young to serve in the army or
navy, but filed with patriotic
= desire to do his bit" for his
country, Francis Clark. l1b East Court
street, who ia but IL years Of age, sets
An example OF patriotism that stands
out prominently in the big county
drive for Liberty Bond subscriptions.
He converted his savings-all aooumu-
lated from the sale OF magazines and
amounting to 3105-into Liberty
Bond and Red Cross membership.
HAS a. LEFT IN BANK
Francis has 81 left In the bank. but
he considers the Liberty Bond an In
yestment that earns sufhcient 70 war.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-15
BOER LEADER TO JOIN
british WAR COUNCIL

London, June 1.-THE newspapers
saw that General SHUTS, the celebrated
Boer leader, has been invited to Join
the war cabinet Such q step was
mooted weeks ago and it is known that
the government Is anxious to retain
the South Africans services here. hav-
ing the highest opinion OF his political
and military ability.
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FifyAre Killed
In FactoryBlast

= oNDoN, June 1-Fifty persons
were killed and many persons
- were injured by an explosion a
Ashton under-Lyne Andrsw 6onar
Law, chancellor Of the exehequer,
announced In the house of COM
mons today. Ashton- U nder.lyne 10
a manufacturing tos~n near Man
chester.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-15
Three Years Paper Sales
Enable Lad To Buy Bond

rant the expenditure. The length of
time his money is tied UP in the bond
Is the least Of his worries, for he has
been accustomed to denying himself a
number Of little extravagances that
most chaps his age indulge in and he
says I'm still young and can easily
wait, and then besides, I'm getting 3ls
per cent interest on the money and you
bet It's safe when Uncle Sam has It."
FATHERLEsS At 8 YEARS.
The action Of this lad is unusual and
very praisewosthy. Since the death Of
his father, F. B. Clark, three and half
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-15
GERMAN Line
IN BELGIUM
CIR U N BLING
Hindenburg Forces Retreat
From Two-Mile Line Of
Blasted Trenches as
Brit0ns Advance.
ZEPPELIN BROUGHT
DOWN IN NORTH SEA
sRIToNs PLAN RAIDS.

London, juno 14.-Yeseerday's
German air raid on London In
which 20 many women and chill
dren lost their lives has greatly
strengthened the hands Of those
who 50 long have advocated re-
pr'saI against German towns, and
the government which heretofoes
has been opposed thereto, Will
again be urged In parliament 70
take this step.
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WATERLOO EXCEEDS QUOTA.

Waterloo, June 14.-Waterloo has
oversubscribed It's allotment Of $1,000
900 in Liberty Bonds by considerable
margin. Exact figures probably will
not be available before tomorrow
night but close estimates place the to-
tai Of subscriptions in this city at be-
tween 81, ,200, 900, and $1,500,000
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-15
NEW YORK CONFIDENT.

New York. June 14.-Confident that
the second federal reserve bank dis
trict would fully subscribe to one-half
Of the $4,000, ,000, 900 Liberty Loan. the
loan committee OF New York through
its hundreds OF agencies directed it's
campaign today to round up tardy In
vestors in an effort to oversubscribe
the issue az smashing blow" to the
nations enemies.
Total subscriptions for the Liberty
Loan actually tabulated in the New
York federal reserve district up to 10
a. m. today amounted to $s72,000,000.
The clerks were several hours behind
the subscriptions known to Rave been
made.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-15
KING ADVISES CALM.

Athens, June IL (via London. June
1D-The proclamation Of former King
Constantine, announcing his abdica.
tfon, was posted throughout the streets
today. It says:
"obeying the necessity Of fulfilling
my duty toward Greece, am depart.
ing from my beloved country with the
heir to the throne and am leaving my
son Alexander my crown. beg you
to accept my decision with calm, as
the slightest incident may lead to .
great catastrophe"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-15

Athens, June 14.-Entente forces are
now landing at Piraeus and Castella.
Some Of the troops are occupying the
heights near Phalerum bay while 9th.
ers are marching to Athens.
The landing of entente troops has
been effected at the point on the coast
nearest Athens obviously for the pur-
pose Of preserving order in the capital
and giving support to the new govern
ment to be set up in consequence Of
the abdication of King Constantine.
Piraeus is the port Of Athens, i've
miles away.
Entente troops also have been land
cd further north, for the purpose Of
safeguarding the ripening crops Of
Thessaly. The French war Office yes
terday announced the occupation Of
the important railroad town Of Laris-
sa. 100 miles northwest Of Athens, by
French cavalry.
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kAIsER FAJLsTo GREER.

The Hague. Netherlands, June ID
A Cologne dispatch says that the news
of King Constantine's abdication ere.
ated painful impression at German
headquarters. The emperor expressed
great chagrin and sent his brother-in.
Law and Queen Sophia message Of
sympathy.
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AID RAID KILLS MANY.

London. June IA number OF per.
sons injured in yesterdays attack on
London by German airplanes succumb-
ed to their wounds during the night
Firemen, ambulance workers, rhysi-
clans and nurses. assisted by the 20
lice, were engaged throughout the
night in the search for the bodies Of
victims IN the areas which suffered
most heavily. There were pathetic
scenes IN hospitals and police stations.
where women and men waited for
hours In the hope OF receiving more
favorable news regarding missing rel
atives.
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Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
Leads Chorus of Chimes
Calling on Patriotic
Americans to Swell Total
of Subscriptions.
BOOKS WILL CLOSE
AT NOON TOMORROW

Washington, D. c.. June a.
Before noon tomorrow, when the
Liberty Loan subscription period
closes, a sum probably between
$2o0,0oo,oo0 and $500, ,000,o 600 mast
be subscribed to raise the loan 70
the $4,000, ,0o0,0 900 mark. The lat
est figures compiled at the treas
ury department. indicate that with
the exception Of New York, the
country's subscriptions have fallen
80 per cent or more below the min
innum allotment fixed.
Reports that the closing hour Of
noon tomorrow would be extended
were denied emphatIcaIIy today.
After the last speech Of 4 ten
day tour on behalf Of the Liberty
Loan, Secretary McAdoo today ex-
pressed pleasure at the enthusl-
asm evident throughout the coun-
try for the loan. He said the peo-
pie had contributed generously
and urged those who have delayed
until the final days to subscribe
Immediately.
Washington. D. c.. June 14.-Sub
scriptions to the Liberty Loan reported
to the treasury at p. M, totaIled 81.
S43,000.000. 1t was announced that to
morrow no more figures will be giver
out until final figures for the tota
subscription are assembled after The
books close tomorrow noon.
The last twenty-four hours for sub
scribing to the Liberty Loan were ush
cred IN at noon today with the tolline
OF bells and the blowing of whistles
from coast to coast.
At the same moment treasury ON
cials were compiling the latest retugns
OF subscriptions from the twelve re
serve districts, showing steady clint
toward the $4,000, 100000 mark.
BELLS RING EVERYWHERE
Only the New York district, accord
ing to latest available estimates, has
the minimum allotment. 9th
or districts are nearing the minimum
and officials hope that with increased
activity during the closing twenty-four
hours the total will be fully subscrib-
ed. To reach this total, however, IL
vas said, there must be no let up in
the campaign.
The Liberty bell was runs again at
for the first time in years.
Where Patrick Henry stood when he
uttered his immortal speech, Give me
liberty or give me death" Mayor Aims
lie Of Richmond. Va. tolled the old
bell Of st. Johns church. Throughout
the nation bells and whistles reechoed
the summons to subscribe. The south
Eolled her bells and cut loose her fac
Tory whistles. Every bell in New York
was q Liberty Loan bell at noon. May
or Rolfe Of San Francisco, by official
had all the bells in the
citv tolled at noon. eastern time
Governors Of most Of the reserve
banks telegraphed the treasury today
encouraging progress during
he last twenty-four hours and whirl-
wind campaign planned for the closing
lay.
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BERLIN WITHOUT NEWS.

Berlin, June 13 WA LONDON, June
1D-The absence Of adequate tele.
graphic connections with Greece has
left Berlin without authentic informA-
ton regarding events there since the
news Of the abdication Of King Con.
stantine was received. The Greek le-
CATION has been cut OF for several
weeks from all communication with
it's government. receiving only occa.
sional perfunotory instructions Of q
routine nature by way Of Switzerland.
The impression prevails here that
the new state Of affairs will have no
bearing on the military situation in
Macedonia.
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SPAIN hAReoRs u.eoAr.

Paris. June IA naval attache of
the German embassy arrived at Cadiz
today and made an examination OF the
submarine U-52 which IS tied up at the
arsenal docks. says Havas dispatch
from Cadiz. The vessel win remain In
port a month for repairs.
The French press protests against
Spain permitting the U-s2 asylum foe
repairs.
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.DEP0SED KING
. QUITS GREECE;
. ALLIES R j | {
Entente Army Occupies
Athens and Other
Important Points
KAISER IS PANIED
BY ABDICATION NEWS
. KING MAY RETURN.

London, June 14-The eorres-
pondsnt ut Athens Of the Ex-
change Telegraph company says
he understands that Senator Jon
mart, the entente high commission
or, informed Premier Zaimis that
when the war was over and order
which the allies would exact had
been re-establIshed, Constantine
would bs permitted 70 resume his
throne II such was the will Of the
Greek people.
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paooERMANs UNDER WATCH.

eA00kRMANS UNDER WATCH.
London. June 14.-A dispatch to the
Mail from syra, Greece, says the pro-
German leaders and former ministers
will probably be sent to some place
where they will be under allied super
vision. Former Premier Gournaris
and General Dousmanis, chief Of the
general staff, are among those mon
toned.
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KING LEAVES ATHENS.

Athens. June IL (via London, June
14)-Former King Constantine left
Athens late today 10 embark on Brit
ish warship.
Constantine WAS accompanied by the
former queen and crown prince and
members Of the family. They left the
city by motor car. Professor Gsorsioe
streat, former adviser OF the Greek
foreign ONCE, went with Constantine
as his secretary.
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HUNS coNr1NUE COMPARTMENT

HUNS CONTINUE COMMANDMENT.
Paris, June 14.--No important en-.
gagements during the night are re-
ported in today's official statement, al
though the Germans violently bonn
barded French positions at various
points.
The statement follows:
"The enemy carried on violent
bombardment last night in the regions
OF Braye. north OF Craonne, northwest
of Rheims and on the left bank Of the
Meuse near Cumieres. Attacks follow
ing these bombardments. directed
against small posts In different sec.
tors were repulsed completely.
I'VE raided German trench east OF
the Navarin farm and took ten pris-
oners."
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100 PER cENT EFFICIENT.

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Associated Press Summary
The German line In Belgium is cr1lnl-
bling under the British offensive there.
Evidence Of this appears today In the
announcement by London of German
retreat on front Of approximately
two miles in the area southwest Of
Warneton.
After wiping out the Messines-
Wytschaete salient in the crushing At
tack last week General Plumer con.
tinued attacking the Germans from
time to time east Of Messines and
gained additional ground there. Fur
ther south the British also have exert
ed pressure upon General Won Arnim's
lines.
BRITISH PRESS FORWARD.
Having lost the last Of the command.
ing artillery and observation positions
in this region when the Messines
ridge fell into British hands, the Ger.
mans are finding the pressure at some
points beyond their ability to meet
One Of the first results has been the
abandonment OF important sections Of
their first line between the River Lys
and st. Yves. So
On the French front conditions re,
main comparatively quiet Last night
the Germans, after Dombsrdments at
tackled French posts In the Aisne re-
gion and northwest OF verdum The
French easily repulsed these assaults.
ZEPPELIN IS FELLED.
London. June 1&--Zeppe1in Las has
been destroyed over the north sea BY
naval forces, Chancellor BonAr Law
announced today in the house Of com
mons.
The Las was destroyed this morn
ing. Soon after being attacked II burst
into flames fore and aft and fell into
the sea.
rEUroNs GIVE GROUND.
Important sections Of the German
front between the Lys river and st.
Yves have been abandoned by the
Germans, 1t is announced ohiciaIly.
The statement follows:
Our further advance east of
Messines, combined with the pree-
sure Of our troops south OF the
front OF our attack, has compel
led the enemy to abandon import
ant sections OF his first line de-
fensfve system In the area be-
tween the River Lys and st. Yves.
Our troops have followed up the
enemy closely and have made con-
siderable progress east OF Ploeg-
steert wood. We also gained
ground during the night In the
neighborhood of Gaspard.
We raided enemy trenches last
night north of Bullecourt and
south Of Hooge and captured
few prisoners IN each case. IS
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
CUT THIS QUIT IswoRTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. cut out this slip
enclose with sc and mail 1t TO Foley d
Co. 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago. Ill,
writing your name and address clearly
You will receive IL return trial pack
age containing Fniry'S Honey and Tar
Compound. for coughs, colds, and Group;
Foley Kidney Fills. for pain in sides and
back. rheumatism. baCkarhe. kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Chthartic
Tablets. Il wholesome and Thoroughly
cleansing Cathartir. for constipation. hll-
iousncss. headache and sluggish bowels.
John Coleman * Co.
The car shops of one of the leading
railroad companies Of this country
turn out a box Car every six minutes.
The thumb print as means OF
Identification is used in new English
machine for workmen.
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in criminal court yesterday to answer
10 a charge OF robbery. having come
in as required by his bond OF $1,000
the court at the request Of Prosecut-
Ing Attorney D. A. Mckee raised the
the bond 10 $4,000. "Rah" coulun /
meet tho additional requirement, SO
it was the bridge of signs" for him
and he is reposing in the county jail
awaiting the day OF his trial.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
COURT DOUBLED BOND;
"RAB" CROSSED BRIDGE

Man Accused Of Robbery in jail to
Await Action in His Case.
When "Rab" kusinski was arraign-
cd before Judge Allan II. Robinson
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
WILLIAM ALLEN
DIES SUDDENLY
HILE WORKING IN GARAGE
AT HIS HOME IN WAR
WOOD YESTERDAY.
Was One of Most Widely Known and
Highly Esteemed Retired Far
mers Of Marshall County.

William r. Allen. a former resident
Of Marshall county and one Of the
most widely known and wealthy re-
Tired farmers in this section Of the
state, dropped dead in his garage in
he rear of his home al No. Nine
lcenth street, WarwOod, yesterday af-
t"rnoon al o'clock. His sudden pas
sing came as severe shock 10 his
relatives and host OF friends through
out Marshall county and in Wheel
ing district.
Mr.. Allen suffered a severe illness
last year and had never been entirely
we'll since. which left his heart in
Il weakened condition and while work
ing about his garage he cxerted him
self. causing the fatal attack.
Mr.. Allen was born near Sherrard,
Marshall county, October ~, 1854,
and was 60 years old He owned the
largest farm in Marshall county. He
was one OF the most progressive far
lncrs In this section Of the state and
always headed all movements for the
hrtterment Of tho community in
which he so long lsrd He was con-
sidered the leader among his hun
L"eds Of farmer-fricndS in Marshall
county.
About ] 0 years ago Mr.. Allen retir-
ed from active duties anu four years
ago removed to WarwnnA 10 spend
his latter years enjoying the fruits
of his labor. He was a consistent
member Of the First United PrpsbY-
lcrian church of this city. and 'lways
carried his Christian teachings
through life.
Mr.. Allen is survived by his wife
and two children: Mrs. William Rum
gardner of this city. and Finn Allen,
member of the firm Of Allen and Hun
ter Of Market street.
Funeral arrangements will be COM
pleted today. 1t was announced from
the home last night that interment
will be in Allen Grove cemetry, near
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SUE BOOkkEEPER
FOR SHORTAGES
COURT ACTION BROUGHT BY
ENNAN-lAllANCE COM
PANY AGAINST EMPlOYE.
Withheld From Publication While
Company Is RecapitaI zed-AL
leqcd DISCREPANCIES.

Withheld From Publication While
Company Is apitaIized-Al-
legged Discrepancies.
When sensational stories OF the a.
legged SpeCulaIions of the huokkecp@r
for a we'll known Wheeling dry goods
firm became generally circulated
about the city. with assertions in
some instances that the bookkeep"r
had appropriated the firms money 10
the extent Of thousands of dollars, II
leaked out yesterday afternoon that on
February .. the Brennan and alliance
Dry Goods company instituted S".2on
attachment suit against Edward Lea
er 10 recover a sum Of money whlcn
the defendant Is alleged TO have with
held from his employers. In an af-
fidavit filed in connection with the
suit, Leiuer is known 10 be charged
with owing his firm the sum Of S2.2li.
Discovery Of this shortage on he
part of Mr. Leiner is reported 10 have
led to an investigation Of his books
and the discovery of other shortages
that are said already 10 aggregate q
considerable sum. AT the request Of
members Of the firm Of Brennan anu
Lallance, il is presumed. announce
ment of the attachment suit against
Mr. l.einer, instituted in the office Of
Circuit Clerk John l.. Kingdom m
the second OF February past, was with
held from the newspapers. but the al
fair was frequently spoken Of among
people close to the situation, and YES
terday it was the topic of public CON
versation all over the city.
II is understood that The firm has
arranged TO put new capital into Inc
business. which will put it on very
Glid footing. and that the solVeHcy
Of the firm will moi suffer.
MIR. Leiner. whose connections win
the firm were severed about the tim"
his alleged discrepancies were diScoV-
cred, is out Of the city al present.
having taken up new work at lIitS-
hurgh
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
DON'T SUFFER
WITH NEURALGIA
Musterole Gives Delicious Comfort

When those sharp pains go shooting
through your head, when your skull
seems as il it would split, just rub 4
little Nlustcrolc on the temples and
neck. 1t draws out the inflammation,
soothcs away the pain, usually giving
quick relief.
Nius,crolc is a clean, white oint-
ment. made with oil OF mustard;
Better than a mustard plaster and
docs not blister.
Many doctors and nurses frankly
recommend Mustcrolc for sore throat.
bronchitis, Group. stiff neck, asthma,
neuralgia. congestion, plcuriSy. rheu-
matism. lun.ha&o, pains and aches OF
the bacl, or joints. sprains. sore mus
clcs, bruises, chjlhlains, frosted feet
colds OF the chest lit often prevents
pneumonia. 1t is ALWAYS dependable.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09

The government of India has pro.
hibited the importation OF sulphur
matches,
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IS THAT ALL?
Man With a $4,000 Roll Chooses Depot
in Which to Sleep OF


OFunk.
Baltimore & Ohio officer Davis yes
t,rtlav afternoon CHANGED upon
stranger sleeping off drunk il the
passenger depot He Immediately ar
rested the SOUS" and escorted him 10
the county jail. There he cav" hIs
name as Peter Broat, and his name
appeared 10 b. about his biggest asset,
but when the jail"r went 10 search
the prisoner he WAS almost shocked,
when from onr. pocket he drew forth
IA great handful Of bills.
The jailer started 10 count. anC TO
The spectators it seemed that he never
would get ihr'ugh. although he was
pecling aft the greenhackS by tens
and twnn.irs
Some Of you fellows count this. !
make it $33.240.50." said the jaIlcr.
And he was right
Squire Wickham fined Brost 81 and
costs and sentenced him to serve one
day in Jail.
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degrees at : o'clock last evening.
High temperature was II yesterday
with low at Sc.
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FAIR WEATHER TODAY
Will Probably Cause Gradual Flo"-off
Of Remaining Slush arr
Water.

With fair weather predicted for to-
day By Miss y. NJ. Forsythe at the
government bureau. il is said that the
food danger is mininized. y gradual
outflow Is expected to conclude. the
week. The temperature was Sc
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
ASK
ALLAN 7 URNER.
And His Representatives. About
PADE n CITY
TELL TIE H :''' TRUTH
P p '[jl F: )!
(See Real Estate Page.)
BLAZE UNDER STAIRWAY.

TIC IRE department was summoned at
1870 O'clock yesterday afternoon 10 the
home of William McCowcn In Alley 10.
in tho rear al the Union school. y blaze
originating from an unknown cause UNI
der L stairway caused dense clouds nI
smoke 10 pour out If tho house. but with
the use of ono chemical the fire was cN-
linGushcd with = loss less than S25.