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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
WILL DRILL AT
THE STATE FAIR

Des Moines, Aug. 23.-Efforts are
being made to arrange for daily man.
euvers by the Third Iowa infantry
during the Iowa state fair, at least for
the final week. to replace the elabor-
ate wartime display planned by the
war department, but cancelled few
days ago.
A. r. Corey, secretary Of the state
fair board, said he believed more peo-
pie would be interested in seeing the
Third regiment In maneuvers than the
original war" program, as the Third
is to be the first organized body Of
troops from Iowa to carry the spirit
and determination Of the state to the
battle1ields of France
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
STATE WANTS
BIG TRACT
APPRAisE LAND PROPOSED As
SITE FOR NEW cHILDREN'S
HOSPITAL.

Iowa City, Aug. 23.-First steps will
be taken Wednesday in the condemna-
ton proceedings through which the
state will acquire the Folsom tract Of
thirty acres on the west side for Dsite
for the new $4,000 children's hos
pital and other university buildings.
Under the law Chief Justice Gaynsr
Of the Iowa supreme court has ar
pointed as appraisers John N. Calvin,
of Council Bluffs, T. ]. Glynn of Daven-
port; w. H. Stellmasher Of Des
Moines; L. w. Barker Of Clinton; and
]. N. Kemble of Muscatine and H. w.
Spaulding of Grinnell
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
AMERICA LEARNS
HOW ENGLAND WORKS

Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.-How
England is meeting wartime labor
problems which soon may confront the
United States is told in statement Is
sued by the Chamber of Commerce of
the United States today.
Among the experiments are the en-
ployment OF million and half of
women to take the places Of men in
factories; making strikes in certain in
dustries unlawful; and prohibiting the
employment of men between the ages
of IS and 81 in specified lines Of bust
ness. War profits have been taxed 80
per cent, corps of volunteer workers
have been organized, and classes have
been established where women and I'M
skilled men may be instructed in the
trades.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
DISCUSS COAL FREIGHrs.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 23.-Mem-
bers of the public utilities commissions
OF the states of Illinois. Ohio and lndi-
ana assembled here today for the pur-
pose of discussing requests Of rail
roads for increases In freight rates on
interstate business in the three states.
z. I. Lewis, chairman Of the Indiana
commission, who called the confer
ence, said the action Of President Will
son in fixing coal prices at the mines
may have some effect on the discus
sions, as 1t originally was planned to
consider the coal question from all
angles in addition to the question Of
freight rates. After an exchange Of
views on the freight question, however.
Mr.. Lewis said he expected to bring
up the coal situation.
The railroads have pending requests
for an increase OF an average of Is per
cent Of their Interstate rates on many
classes Of freight rates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24


extraordinary demands that must be
made on the railroads for the move
ment of passengers and freight during
the war period.
SHORT SHIPMENTS SOLUTION.
One of the simplest expedients to
minimize car shortage and increase
the output Of eastern coa]-which will
feel the greatest effects of wartime de-
mand next winter because 1t is requir-
ed not only for expectation and for
domestic use in territory adjacent to
the coal field but as far west as Iowa,
Minnesota and Nebraska-would be to
use the available rolling stock for
short hauls to the seacoast and the
eastern manufacturing centers rather
than to distant states. This would
bring empty cars back to the mines
often and would not mean an over pro.
duction If the export and industrial
demand for this coal reaches the pro-
portions that are forecast.
Even with the priority shipments
law in effect. this condition might be
considered necessary one at times
during the coming winter, and Ottuni
vans who are accustomed to using
eastern Goals might be told to supply
themselves from the coal fields nearer
home
DEMAND FOR IOWA COAL.
This would mean an increase in the
demand for the Iowa product and re
sulting comparative shortage in the
supply unless production should be
speeded up or some Of the pressure
rouoved hv carly h,yvinp
These facts are presented as
reasons why Ottumwa coal consumers
should lose no time in obtaining their
coal for next winter, regardless of the
location of the field from which they
buy
The schedule Of prices fixed by the
president for eastern and Illinois Goals
marks a considerable decrease, while
the figure for. Iowa shows minor re.
duction except on the cheapest vari.
cites.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24

CONTINUED from rage IL
coal operators association to meet In
Pittsburgh Wednesday to discuss the
situation.
BOSS FOR COPPER, TOO.
It was indicated that the president
also has under consideration the ap-
pointment Of an administrator to fix
the price Of copper as well as one to
fax the price of coal 1t is not believed
however. that there will be steel
price administrator,
EMBARGO ON SULPHUR.
An embargo has been placed on ex-
ports of sulphur to Canada in order
that the supply for war needs Of the
United States may not be unduly de-
pleted. Canadian wood pulp mills fur
nishing supplies for about three
fourths Of the news print paper used
in the United States will be seriously
affected
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
Solicitor Duke Asks
Immediate Release

The resignation of Solicitor Duke.
handed to the commissioners today.
carries the statement that his moral
character and reputation for truth and
veracity were established at the Leeny
trial by the evidence Of the very best
professional and business men Of Of
tumwa.
Six persons testified against Mr.
Duke; the following for him: M. A.
Roberts, A. C. Steck, w. s. Asbury,
w. w. Epps, M. C. Gilmore, H. A.
Brown, Frank Simmons. Levi Noah,
George Ryttenburg, r. w. Funk and
Warren Lewis.
The text OF Mr.. Dukes letter to the
commissioners follows:
my resignation az city solicitor to take
effect at once.
II have endeavored to do my best
for the people Of Ottumwa and have
fought for good paving and stood for
what was right and honorable. The
cleanup which has taken place came
directly as a result of my efforts.
II feel that 1t would be unpleasant
for all concerned for me to act as
solicitor under the present circum-
stances. do not care to act as solicit
tor with a man Of the type of Patrick
Leeny as mayor.
II think you know and l want the
public to know the base, contemplate,
mean things that were brought against
me in the recent trial are untrue. Al
so that both my moral character and
reputation for truth and veracity were
established by evidence OF the very
best professional and business men OF
Ottumwa.
II would like public expression
from you two men as to whether or
not at all times l properly performed
my duties and as to my character
while I have been city solicitor"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24

Clifford Berry, 1O2 South Adella
street. has returned home from For1
Leavenworth, Kans.
Mrs. F. w. frost has returned tc
her home in Charlton after visiting a,
the home Of Mrs. Robert Lowrie, Az
East Second street.
Mrs. A. H. Braben has returned tc
her home In Des Moines after visiting
at the home Of Mrs. Charles Barlinds
1925 Quincy avenue.
Mrs. John Enyart Of Eldon Is visit
ing at the home Of Mrs. Milton Myers
e13 Sheffield street. for few days.
Miss Grace Katch Of Redfeld. S. D.
has returned home after visiting at
the home of Rev. G. Dorm. 201 East
Court street.
Miss Hedvig Carlson, 2O2 North Ash
street, has gone to Davenport to visit
friends for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Carter of Reas-
oner are visiting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. N. Carter. s15 West Main
street. The trip was made overland.
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Akin of Stur-
gis, Mich, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Moore Davis of Kansas City are visit
Mrs. H. G. Glew and son Donald left
yesterday for Washington, D. c., where
they will Join Mr.. Glew and make their
home in this city.
Mrs. L. P. Augsburger of St. Louis
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A McBee, sos West Main street.
Miss Genevieve Daggett, 322 East
Fifth street, left last evening for Clear
Lake where she will join her mother
Mrs. Wallace R. Daggett and Miss
Ruth Daggett.
Ralph X. Minteer OF Chicago arrived
this morning f~a visit at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Cummings, 162
North Ward street. Mrs. Minteer has
been visiting at the Cummings home
for the past three weeks.
Frank Mcintosh of Keosauqua spent
Tuesday at ne home of Mrs. A. E.
Plat. 1923 Fl ut Main street, enroute
from Des Moilts He was Joined at the
Plat home by Keith Cumstock OF
Galesburg, Ill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
AIRPLANEs At vERDUN.

Paris. Aug. 23-Glorious "airplane
weather has given tremendous i'm
petus to the activity Of aviators on the
western battle front. The Lafayette
squadron, composed of Americans, has
been up necessarily, participating IN
the recent offensive at Verdun and fly.
ing with French aviators in the excit--
ing though dangerous new game OF
accompanying the infantry at extreme
attitudes and engaging the enemy
squadrillas in machine gun duels. The
work of this kind has been very effec'
tive.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
STYLES ARE PRETTY.

James F. Lamb, buyer for the ready
to wear department Of w. j. Donelan
g. Co. has Just returned from the New
York market and reports very sue
cessful buying trip in spite Of uncer-
tain market conditions. He says that
the styles in suits. coats, dresses,
blouses and skirts are prettier than
ever and that notwithstanding the
great increase in silk and WOODEN piece
goods. he was able to secure as good
apparel values for the women Of OF
tumwa ard vicinity at prices practical.
ly the same as last season.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
WILL DISCUSS PLANS
FOR COUNTY FAIR

The Wapello County Live Stock
Show and Farmers Institute will meet
with committee of the Commercial
club at the club rooms Saturday after
noon. The purpose of the meeting will
be for the information and discussion
OF plans for the Wapello county fair
to be held the first week in October.
All farmers interested in, the sue.
cess of this project are urged to be
present at the meeting Saturday after.
noon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24

Amsterdam, Aug. pa policy
based on might alone and not on right
is doomed to failure from the begin.
ming" was the interesting admission
made by DR.. Richard Won Kuehlman,
German imperial foreign secretary in
his maiden speech to the main COM
mittee of the reichstag yesterday. The
new secretary, according to tele-
gram from Berlin, dwelt on the ire
mendous responsibility in assuming
ONCE when the country is beset by
the mightiest of enemies without and
grave difficulties within
WOULD PLAcATE NEUTRALS.
DR.. Won Keuhlman laid down the fol-
lowing program: First, the mainte-
allies, and second with the neutrals,
,"whose right and necessary condi-
ftions of existence we shall be most
careful to respect as far as is compat-
able with enemy trickery and our
own military needs
ITO arrest further detection of i'm.
Dortant neutrals is an extremely SER
1ous and important task confronting
u.s." said DR.. Kuehlmann.
WATCHFUL FOR PEACE.
He eloQuently emphasized the nee
essity Of studying enemy psychology
90 that no soft words should be vast.
ed when the other side holds rigidly
aloof. On the other hand no hard words
should be uttered when there are indi-
cations that the ice Is breaking on
the other side and more conservatory
feelings become manifest"
DR.. Won Kuehlmann concluded with
an appeal for trust in the army and
navy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
HOW TO SEND.
MAIL TO ARMY
TELLS OF MAILING
LETTERS OR PARCELS TO
CAMP OR ABROAD.

Persons who will be writing letters
or sending mail matter Of various kinds
to the boys in camp or across the sea
with the expeditionary forces of Uncle
Sam will profit by close attention to
the instructions issued by Postmaster
Charles McCarty. They follow:
To the Patrons of the Ottumwa Post
Office:
I'm order that there may be a
proper understanding as to addressing
mail for the military forces at Des
Moines and also to our boys across
the waters, I make. the following sug-
gestions:
In the first place. always have your
return card, showing your street and
number. in the upper left hand corner
Of the letter or parcel. Then In the
main body Of the evelope or wrapper,
address as follows: If it is mail for
one Of the members Of Co. G, write
thus:
Private VIM. Brown,
Co. G., 1913 U. 8. Init,
Fair Grounds, Des Moines, Iowa.
"1n writing to member of Co. M,
address:
Private VIM. Brown,
Co. M, First Iowa INIT,
Fort Ies Moines, Iowa.
'In writing to member Of the en-
cheering corps, address:
Private VIM. Brown,
Co. A, Iowa Engineers,
Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa,
in connection with sending mail to
the expeditionary force across the
water you will bear in mind that the
postage is just the same as If you
were sending the mail in this country,
2 cents per ounce or fraction Of an
ounce for letters. For second class
mail, newspapers or magazines) l
cent for 4 ounces or fraction Of an
ounce
Parcel post matter must not ex-
coed 20 pounds and the postage
Is IL cents per pound or fraction
Of pound. All parcels should be wrap
ped securely and addressed plainly.
mail Of any class for the expedi-
tionary forces should be addressed as
follows:
Private VIM. Brown,
Co. X,--Inft. Tor whatever
unit he blongs toy,
American Evolutionary Forces.
Under no circumstances should the
word France be added.
The Post Office Department knows
Just where each unit Is located and
there will be no loss of time on ac-
count of leaving the word France off
Of the address.
In closing, place your return card
In the upepr left hand corner Of the
mail. Write your address plainly,
wrap securely, see that there is sufa-
cient postage on your mail and SO aid
US In giving you good service in every
way"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
CHARLES WYMAN
is LIEUTENANT

Charles Wyman has been notified
from Washington, D. c.. that he has
been commissioned as first lieutenant
with the engineers corps and 10 to
hold himself in readiness for a call to
service at any time. The place of his
service was not specified.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
TO HAVE STYLE SHOW.

Hannibal. Mo-, Aug. 23.-The style
show which the Hannibal merchants
are planning for four days, beginning
September IS, promises to awaken
this part OF the country and bring hun
dreds Of people into the city to make
fall purchases or to view the splendid
displays which the merchants will con-
spicuously show.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
AN AMERICAN AGAIN.

Creston, Aug 23.-Charles Culbert.
son, formerly an American citizen of
Shannon City. but who had severed
his connections with the United States
when be had gone to Canada, took out
his naturalization papers today while
the Union county court was in session
and was readmitted to citizenship in
America.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
SUNKEN STEAMER
RAISED FROM SEA

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 23.-The
Merchants and Miners steamer Pow
hatan. sunk in a collision with the
British oil tanker Telena. December G.,
on Horse Shoe shoals at the head OF
Chesapeake bay and abandoned and
sold to wreckers by. her owners, has
been floated and reached an Atlantic
port today. The vessel will be rebuilt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
SEEK TO AVERT STRIKE.

Birmingham, Ala. Aug. 23.-Confer-
ences seeking to avert the threatened
strike Of $4,000 soft coal miners were
begun here today by Secretary Wilson
of the department Of labor with opera.
tors and workers. The main point Of
contention is the demand by the min
ers for recognition of their union
This, it is stated by the operators will
not be granted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
GETS Eoor IN MOTOR,

teen year old lad, got his right foot in
motor recently fracturing one bone
and injuring the ligaments. He will
be on crutches for some time
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
RUSSIANS STILL RETREATlNe.

Petrograd. Aug ,23.-The Russian
forces on the northern end OF the
Russian front, where the Germans
have begun an offensive, retreated
yesterday under pressure from the
region of Raggedsem and Kemmern,
to the Lake Shloyirn. and Franken-
dorf region. The official statement
issued today by the Russian war de-
partment, announcing this withdrawal
says that the German artillery conduc-
ted an intense fire In this sector.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
FOUR MINUTE SPEAKERS.

Four minute speakers at the local
theaters this evening will be Rev. M.
E. Reusch at the Princess, NJ. C. Gil
more at the Orpheum and J. C. DIAL
RaIl at the Mystic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
COMMANDMENT is TERRIFIC.

Grand Headquarters Of the French
Army in France. Aug. 23.-The bonn
bardment maintained by the French IN
the Verdun sector was Of almost I'M
precedented violence. especially onthe
left bank OF the Mouse, where the
Germans registered strongly with the
aid of fresh troops hurried]y brought
to the scene.
The slopes Of lie Mort Homme
dead Mans HID have the appear
ance of a crumbling edif1ce from the
effects Of the fire from pieces Of great
caliber. while the subterranean fast
nessness on this hill have been re-
duced to heaps of stone, large units OF
Germans being temporarily buried un-
der the wreckage before taken pr1s-
oner.
GERMANS DESERT coLoRs.
Along the valley Of the Meuse hum
dreds of Germans deserted
The town Of Samogneux and also
Beeeneville fell into French hands to-
day. and. going forward with the ut
most yigor and bravery, the French
took a long series Of trenches uniting
samogneux with Hill 344 after bloody
nan0 10 manu- HSltlHS. III "'iSii my
drove the Germans before them from
traverse to traverse.
FRENcHMEN DEFY GAS.
The extreme violence of the German
harrage fire and the volumes OF gas
did not affect in the slightest the dash
and impetuosity of the French troops:
They felt themselves masters and
showed it. However strong the enemy
confronting them. the German resist
ance was overcome by French Will
power.
During the first day OF the battle
when the double summit Of the famous
lie Mort Homme was attacked by
Zouaves and Tirailleurs and carried
with magnificent courage the French
troops reached the German batteries
stationed forces on the creek and blew
up eight gigantic mortars. whose
breech pieces they carried on.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
GERMANS MAKE CONCESSION.

GERMANS MAKE CONCESSION.
Berlin, Aug. 23.-In the fighting yes
terday in the region of Verdun, the
German general headquarters staff to-
day reports the French gained a foot.
ing only in German foremost trench
on small front to the west OF the
Vacherauville-B Beaumont road.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
GERMANS REPORT ADVANCE.

Berlin, Aug. 23.-German forces
yesterday occupied without fighting
the Russian positions west Of the
river IA to the Oding-Biguan line on
the Riga front, according to the Off.
cial announcement made today by the
German war department.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
TOBACCO FUND FOR
SOLDIERS GROWING

The Couriers tobacco fund for the
American soldiers in Europe is grow
ing each day. With previous total
of $3.50, the following have been added
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
MIGHT ALONE
COURTS DOOM
THIS is SIGNIFICANT ASSERTION
BY GERMANY'S FOREIGN
MINISTER

Washington, D. c, Aug. 23.-
Germany Is Increasing her eco
nomic pressure on Holland and
now refuses to let steel go into the
Netherlands for ship building pur-
poses, unless the Dutch agree to
devote the ships to German uses
for period Of five years after the
war, according to unofficial ad-
vices.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24
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 well as the postoffice to
.lich they desire j. changed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-24

the exception of Hill 3o4, which as yet
is in the enemy's hands.
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ARTIST DIES IN POVERTY.
London. Aug. 2s-Mathew MaTis,
painter, died in London yesterday in
poverty. He was born in 1889.
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AUSTRIANS
DEFENSES
SHATTERED

CONTINUED From Page L.
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COURT SAYS LEENY
MAY KEEP HIS PLACE

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COAL SHORTAGE FELT
IN IOWA ALREADY

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TO FIX PRICES FOR
ANTHRACITE NEXT

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Clifford Berry, 1O2 South Adella
street. has returned home from Fort
Leavenworth, Kans.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-08-24
PASSING OF THE
HITCHING RACKS

The automobile is here; the hitch
ing racks are going. 1t brings in
convenience and hardship to the poor
and the unprogressive, but all great
changes do that.
- Town and village governments
may not have intended it, but with
the coming of cement walks and hard
pavements it became more and more
difficult to find places to hitch the
teams. There was no room or suit
able place for the hitching racks
along the paved parts of town, althO
people witnessing the laying of pave
ments were glad they were to have
a clean surface to alight on when
they came to town in their rigs.
When the paving was finished, the
tie-posts were moved out to where
is was still muddy.
But then it was found convenient
to park vehicles along the street
center, and cars would stand without
hitching. like David Harum's boss.
Those who can afford it have bought
cars, not altogether on account of
convenience in standing, but also
because they will go some.
In vain does the man with a team
wish he could tie up in the center
of town. The center of town is
crowded with cars, and is likely to be
so in the future. The person with
team is at a disadvantage; feels
out of place among them and runs
a losing race. The car behind honks
him to hurry and the car in the park
honks and backs out in front of him.
1t is poor sport and he ties up at
the edge of town till he can get
car of his own. Then his courage
comes and he honks the other team
ster to get out of the way and he
gets.
AS soon as crops begin to move
there will be lots of loaded wagons
on the roads. For this one season
of 1917 the horse will hold sway as
beast of burden moving the harvest.
But by the time it is done his owner
will be wishing he had invested in
a motor truck and got his hauling
done quickly, hauled some for his
neighbor and accomplished his fall
blowing. The few who do that this
year will probably furnish all the
rest with such an interesting object
lesson that many will be buying
motor trucks in 1918. Then the
hitching racks will find even less to
do