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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
MAYO HOSPITAL
Is MINNESOTA'S
FAMOUS DOCTORS DONATE FOR.
TUNES AND WORK TO
UNIVERSITY.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Sept. 1s.-The
board Of regents Of the University OF
Minnesota today ratified by unani-
nous vote The permanent agreement
making the Mayo foundation at Roch-
ester, the absolute property of the uni
versity, to be used perpetually for
higher medical education, research and
investigation. Securities totaling
$1,650,345 and representing the for
tunes of Doctors Will J. and Charles
H. Mayo were turned over to the uni
versity.
I'VE turn over to the regents the
bulk Of our savings of generation as
an outright gift" said DR.. Will ]. Mayo.
who is a member Of the board OF re.
gents, but who did not vote on the pro-
posal. "The money came from the
people and we feel It should return to
the people as continuing fund that
shall serve this state for generations
to come"
Expenses Of the foundation will be
paid by the Doctors Mayo until fund
Of $4,000, 900 has accumulated. There.
after the income from the fund will
It, the regents explained.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
GERMANS ARE ANGRY.

Amsterdam, Sept. 13-The Cologne
volks Zeitung, copy Of which has
been received here, in an article under
the caption, More American Frying
Into Official Documents" says:
THE state department has again
published documents Of which 1t OBJ
tanned possession by God knows what
underground methods"
After a description of the contents
of these documents the article
proceeds:
"Such matters are, of course. not for
publication, and when published at all
easily may hurt susceptibilities by
some turn or twist. like private CONVEX
sations. which although not illmeant,
they may work like poison when re-
ported by the tattling of third parties.
Such a poisoning process was of
course the object Of the Washington
government, for here was an opportu-
nifty to fish in troubled waters where
previous political Vaccinations had
met with scant success.J
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
HOPE TO PREVENT
MISTAKES IN NEWS

Washington, D. c., Sept. 13.-To
avoid assurances in the future OF such
erroneous reports as that OF Tuesday
concerning the sinking Of German
submarines, plan involving triple
checking OF official statements Of the
navy department has been presented
to Secretary Daniels. II involves the
cooperation Of officers of the navy bu.
reau Of operations and editors Of the
committee on public information. The
error also has led officials responsible
for war department publicity to take
additional precautions against mis-.
takAA
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
SOCIAL WORK
TO BE TOPIC
STATE CONFERENCE OF cHARI.
TIES At MASON CITY WILL
ATTRACT MANY.

Preliminary announcements of the
iowa State Conference OF Charities and
Correction, to be held in Mason City
October IA, Is and 1e. have been re-
ceived by local social workers.
This is similar to the meeting that
was held in Ottumwa last year and
will be attended by about $50 to 800
delegates from the social service bu-
reaus. charity organizations and SINH
lar groups from all over the state. The
conference is an association OF social
workers and citizens interested in
community betterment. An effort will
be made to send a large representation
from here.
The tentative program includes Miss
Helen R. Y. Ried OF the Canadian Pat.
riotic Fund, Montreal, Canada; Father
Frederick Siedenburg, Loyola Univer.
sity, Chicago; president of national
conference of social workers, Robert
A. Woods, Boston; Prof. J. L. Gillin.
university OF Wisconsin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14

ON PROGRAM.
MEMBERS OF CLoUTMAN w. r. G.
SPEAK AT CONVENTION IN
CHARLTON FRIDAY.

| The district convention of the Iowa
Woman's Relief Corps will be held
Friday at Charlton and Cloutman w,
R. G. will be represented by a group
of members. Registration will be
from 8 o'clock until $3.50, followed by
the opening ceremonies, prayer, ode
and flag salute. The address of vel.
come and response from the visitors
will precede the appointment Of com.
mittees on press and resolutions, and
the reports of the delegates.
Ottumwans to Talk.
Five minute talks will be followed
by general discussion. The topics are
as follows, and are handled BY local
women: (a) How Can We Best Uti.
lie the Grand Army Advocate?" Mrs.
A. E. Park. (b) Organizing Prospects
in the District" Mrs. S. e. Adler
tc) "Our DUTY Toward the Red Cross
and National Defense Work." Mrs. E.
X. Daugherty.
The afternoon session will begin at
1870 o'clock with the exemplification
of the ritual by the entertaining corps
and remarks by the inspector. Com
mittee reports, miscellaneous bust
ness, invitations for the 1918 conven..
ton, the good Of the order. reading
and approval Of convention minutes
and the closing exercises will complete
the convention Seventeen districts
will be represented. Mrs. Walter Baker
being the delegate from Cloutman
corps with Mrs. J. +. Black as alter.
nate.
Honor Memory Of Key.
The anniversary of the writing of
the national hymn, Star SpangIed
Banner, by Francis Scott Key, ON
September IA, 1914, was celebrated
this afternoon at the regular meeting
of Cloutman w. R. G. at the court
house. Following is the program,
which was greatly enjoyed after the
regular business meeting:
Prayer---Mrs Edith Shepherd.
Song-The Star Spangled Banner.
corps members.
Reading Maude FlactiH.
Sketch OF Francis Scott Keys life
Mrs. Myrtle Gregory.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
CROWD LEAVES
HERE FOR FAIR
WABASH TRAIN FILLED WITH
o1TUMWANs ENRoUrE TO
BLOOMFIELD DESPITE RAIN.

In spite Of the threatening gray
aspect Of the sky. three coaches OF
the Wabash train leaving this city
at 1850 o'clock this morning were
filled to capacity with Ottumwans
bound for the Davis county fair at
Bloomfield. A number of people left
later in the day by automobile.
Today had been set aside by the
management of the fair as Ottumwa
day, and at meeting Of the Com
mercial club, where representatives Of
the Bloomfield Commercial club were
guests a cordial and urgent invita-.
ton had been extended to Ottumwans
to make an effort to attend the fair
on this date. The horse races sched-
uled for today were particular in
ducements to attend.
Ottumwa attendants may return this
evening at GIT o'clock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
Y. M. C.. A. TO HOUSE
SOLDIERS ON LEAVE

New York, Sept. 13.-The war coun.
ell Of the Y. M. c. A., 1t was announced
today, Is considering a plan to estab-
lish lodging house for the accommo-
dation of soldiers and sailors-stran-
gers in New York-who on leave of alb
sence have night to spend in the city
High rates charged by hotels, It was
stated, have so increased the number
Of soldiers and sailors appealing for
aid that the war council plans on fit
ting up loft building as dormitory,
where men can be lodged at nominal
rates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
ENGLISH MILITARY
MAN AT EMBASSY

An Atlantic Port Sept. 13.--Briga-
der General ]. D. MacLachlin, D. S.
O., has arrived here on an American
steamship from England to become
military attache to the British en-
bassy at Washington, which position
he held in 1911 and 1912.
Brigadier General MacLachlin was
sent here by his government, 1t was
said, in order that the British army
may be represented by man with
personal experience in the present war
and training of men. He was. accom-
panied by Lieutenant Colonel A. G.
Murray, D. S. O., former member Of
the house of commons who will be his
chief assistant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
AGENT
TALKS WHEAT
c. r. SCOTT WOULD HAVE FARM.
Frs IN WAPELLO COUNTY
GROW SMALL GRAIN.

To encourage farmers to grow wheat
while the price is right and do it while
labor is available, is the hobby OF
County Agent c. r. Scott just now and
he tells the men of the soil some
things about growing wheat and rye.
urging that they grow these crops. He
says:
"The government Is very anxious to
have the acreage Of winter wheat and
rye increased to an appreciate extent
this fall. With the minimum price of
81 per bushel for No. northern spring
or it's equivalent in the principal inter
for markets as guaranteed by the food
control act, everyone having ground
suitable for seeding to wheat is urged
to do his bit toward supplying the nee
essary food to feed the boys at the
front and also the people left at home.
"On stubble land that has been plow-
ed 1t is we'll to compact the land with
a roller and harrow. In the corn field
after the corn has been cut for the silo.
thorough disking and narrowing will
put the land in good shape. In any
case make the seed bed fit place for
the seed.
"On land that is too light for wheat
or where the seeding OF wheat has
been delayed beyond safe date for
planting, rye may be sown.
Another thing in favor Of fall seed
ing of wheat or rye is getting the work
done while the labor ia to be had. With
approximately $4,000 Iowa boys al
ready gone to the front and POSSIBLE
tty OF $4,000 more going before spring,
it behooves the farmer to look ahead
as to the labor supply. 1t is a good
plan to get as much out OF the way as
possible while the boys are here to
help"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
BOARD MEETS
TO MAKELEVY
SUPERVISORS WILL SET MARK
FOR ASSESSMENTS DURING
COMING YEAR.

The board of supervisors Is in spe-
cial session at the court house this aft
ernoon for the purpose Of making the
levies for this year.
The board makes the county levies
and the township, city and school
levies will be looked over for approval.
Indications are that the leyies will be
higher this year than last
George L. Nye Of Agency has been
appointed as member of the old sol
diers' relief commission. One member
is appointed each year and serves for a
period of three years. Mr. Nye, who
has been on the board for some time,
Is reappointed now.
The regular inspection of bills and
claims has been the boards work dur
ing the past two days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
CHICAGO PLANS
PATRIOTIC RALLY

Chicago, Sept. 13.-Pians are com.
plete for the patriotic rally to be held
here tomorrow night at which Elihu
Root and Samuel Gompers will speak.
H. H. Merrick, president OF the local
branch of the National Security
league, will introduce Governor Frank
o. Lowden who will preside. Bishop
Samuel Fallows of the Episcopal
church will deliver the invocation.
Detachments from the various mill
tary units in and near Chicago have
promised to attend Lieutenant John
Philip Sousa will direct band Of 200
pieces from the great lakes naval
training station.
Exemption boards from all districts
Of the city will be present in body.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
APoLocIsT FOR LINDMAN.

London, Sept. 13.-The Daily Mail
today published an interview had by
its correspondent In Stockholm with
Hjalmar Branting, In which the social
list leader asserts his belief that For.
eign Minister Llndman was not inform
ed OF the custom of the Swedish minis
ter at Buenos Aires permitting Ger
man cipher messages to pass through
the legation without troubling to de-
cipher them.
Hence we become involved in a
scandal of the first order through blind
confidence In Germany" M. Branting
Is quoted as saying. "Sweden's desire
to serve has been rewarded by shame
full disloyalty. Our fault has been
enormous stupidity, nothing more.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
PREDICT HIGHER
PRICES ON OILS

Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. 13.-Be-
cause Of the increased demand for
gasoline and other oils, members Of
the National Petroleum association, in
convention here said they look for
higher prices in the near future for
those products. The convention repre-
sents more than fifty Independent re-
fineries east Of the Rocky mountains.
The supply OF petroleum, some Of the
members told the convention yester-
day, is dwindling and there is no hope
of increasing the production while tho
war lasts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
Pershine Urges
His Hen To Be
Brave And True
Notifications.

NEW YORK, Sept, 13.-Major
General Pershing has sent a
message to American sol
diers through the New York Bible
society, which was made public
here today. The message, which
will be inserted in the small khaki
covered testaments given the men,
follows:
Aroused against a nation wag-
ing war in violation of all Chris
tian principles, our people are
fighting In the cause Of liberty.
"Hardships win be your lot, but
rest in God will give you comfort.
Temptation will befall you. but
the teachings of our Saviour will
give you strength. Letyour valor
as a soldier and your conduct as a
man be an inspiration to your COM
rades and an honor to your coun-
try"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
ORGANIZE TO KEEP
GERMAN IN SCHOOLS

New York, Sept. 13.-The German
American societies of greater New
York have united in campaign to re-
sist any attempt to Danish instruction
In German from the public schools Of
this city. A circular to be widely dis
tributed will urge upon German par
ents that it Is in their power to main
tain the instruction of German. as it Is
only necessary to have petitions to
that effect signed in sufficient mum.
berS,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
LAFOLLETTE MIGHT
ENJOY THIS JUNKET

Washington, D. c., Sept 13--An
invitation to congress to send a dele
cation to visit England and the Brit
ish fighting front was received today
by Vice President Marshall from
Lord Chancellor Ffnlay and ]. w.
Lowther, speaker Of the house Of
commons. It was presented to the
senate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
TWO HURT WHEN
CARS COLLIDE

Davenport Sept. 13.-Four people
were hurt, one seriously, when two
speeding street cars came together at
Fourth and Warren streets, late yes
terday. Both cars were badly wrecked.
Edward Erickson, Davenport, is In a
hospital with injuries which may
prove fatal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
SWEDEN STILL .NEuTRAL."

Stockholm, Sept 13.-The conserva-
tive newspaper Dagblad prints bitter
editorial on statements in the British
and American press concerning the
Luxburg affair. The newspaper says:
"The barrage fire from New York
and London editors will fail entirely to
frighten Sweden out of its neutrality"
The Svenska Dagbladet resents what
1t terms Interference in Swedish do
nestle problems" and says the allied
press is utilizing the present difficult
ties as propaganda for the formation
of Swedish party" The newspaper
adds:
"All attempts to dffferentiate be-
tween criminal government and de-
ceived people in this case is doomed to
disappointment. All hints as to how
we are to group our political parties
will not affect U.S."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
Would Extend
Price Control
to All Lines

VYYASHINGTON, D. c., Sept.
" 13. Additional congress
sional legislation for gov
eminent control Of prices Of virtu-
ally all commodities during the
war is recommended In a referen.
dunn to ascertain business opinion
on government price control which
was sent out today by the Cham.
Der OF Commerce of the United
States to business organizations
throughout the country. Forty-five
days are allowed for discussion
and vote.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
MINISTER is BLAMED.

"The Germans call us Dummen
Schweden' (silly Swedes). This blum
der proves that they truly estimated
the intelligence of our ministers. All
parties here unite in repudiating min
listers who have made us play ridicu-
lous part, but we cannot complain of
any measures taken by the allies while
we have ministers capable of such stu
pidity."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
MEAT PRICES
TO STAY HIGH
FEDERAL CONTROL OF PACKING
PLANTS DOES NOT PRESAGE
REDUCTION.

Washington. d. c., Sept. 13.-That .
decrease in the prevailing high meat
prices cannot be expected unless cat
tie production Is greatly stimulated.
was among today's developments at
the national conference of meat pack.
ers. With no possibility of an abate.
are that prices will be maintained at
their present level unless the desired
expansion Of the Industry is realized
Herbert Hoover has accepted the
offer of the packers to put their plants
under licensing system, and govern
ment regulation Of the meat business
will be the next move of the food ad,
ministratton.
A system of federal licenses will be
inaugurated governing every plant
which turns animals into food.
The packing companies will be al
lowed to continue in business only in
case they meet the regulations which
Hoover will prescribe.
This system will enable the food ad-
ministrator to establish check on the
methods of the packers, their costs.
their bookkeeping arrangements and
their profits. 1t will provide weapon
to control wholesale prices and the
distribution of meat products.
The decision regarding the packers
brings the food administrator to the
same point in regard to meat he has
reached in his efforts to control wheat
and bread. sugar and other commodi-
ties. In each instance the control Of
the prices to be paid by the public
rests with the retailers, over whom
the food administration has no au-
thor1ty under the law.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
WILL RAISE MONEY
FOR CAMP LIBRARY

Washington, D. c., Sept. 13.-The
week Of September "a, has been nam
ed Camp Library Week" by the libra
~ war council appointed by Secretary
Of War Baker. During that week an in
tensive drive to raise the necessary
1000. 900 will be made throughout the
country. The librarian Of each large
city, assisted by the divisional director
win have charge OF the fund.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
BROKEN GAS HOSE
ASPHYXIATES MAN

Davenport, Sept. 1s.-Intending to
pull lighted gas heater closer to his
chair, julius ]. Fischer, 81, pulled the
hose from the connection pipe of the
stove late yesterday. He was dead
from asphyxiation when his wife
found him. He was a pioneer resident
of Davenport and this vicinity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
CANADIAN DRIVE
PLANNED IN BOSTON

Boston, Sept. 13.-Since the arrival
here Of Brigadier General w. A. White.
in charge Of British recruiting in this
country, plans have been completed
for big campaign in this city to
obtain enlistments in Canadian and
British regiments.
1t is estimated there are about 30o,-
900 Canadians in this section Of the
country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
DETECTIVE KILLED
BY TRAMPS ON TRAIN

Quincy, III, Sept. 1S.-Orion Die
mer, aged az, Of Palmyra, Mo-, Bur.
lington route detective. was shot and
instantly killed, and w. G. Sw1ger Of
Hannibal, Mo-, another detective. was
shot three times and seriously wound.
ed, at 1880 o'clock last night by a
tramp in box car. enroute from
Palmyra to Hannibal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
PROTECT WORKERS
ON ARMY CLOTHING

Washington, D. c., Sept 13.-New
contracts for army clothing drawn up
by the war department provide for fair
wages and proper working and sani-
tary conditions for the workers. the de-
partment announced today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
DRAFTED MEN WILL
BE DRILLED AT NIGHT

New York, Sept. 13.--Captain A. C.
Boyce, in charge Of drilling drafted
men on Governors Island. today an
nounced an innovation of his drilling
his men at night. Bright powerful arc
lights turn the grounds into a daylight
clearness and from now on every eve.
ming the recruits will get two hours
training.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14

tCOntlnueQ FROM rage H.
tary Lansing he had received the
statement of the Stockholm foreign
offices already published here on the
passage Of Count Luxburg's dis
patches through the legation at
Buenos Aires, but that as the de-
partment already was in possession
Of that information, he did not con-
slider it necessary to present II for
mally.
Examination of the published state
ment reveals some inaccuracy. The
Swedish foreign office says it acted
In similar way for the United States
and its ministers IN Turkey.
DISCREPANCY IS FOUND.
1.-THE American minister here" said
the Swedish statement, during the
present year, asked for and received
leave to send to and from Turkey let
ters and kilograms and this at time
when Turkey had not yet gone to war
with the United States and its inter.
ests had not been taken over by the
Swedish representative in Constan-
ttnople."
Records at the state department
show Minister Ira Nelson Morris to
Sweden has reported that the Swed-
lsh government had not been re-
Quested to transmit any messages be-
fore April 10, but that he had in
CURED il the Swedish government
would be willing to assume charge of
American interests in Turkey in case
Of rupture.
MORRIS RELATES REQUEST.
The Swedish governments agree
ment to forward messages required
the United States to present them to
foreign offices in Stockholm or to the
Swedish legation in Constantinople
In French. there to be put into Swed- !
lsh cipher for transmission.
Regarding the forwarding Of letters
10 or from Turkey Mr.. Morris has in
formed the department that he did
not ask permission until some time |
IN July, twelve weeks after Sweden |
bad taken over American interests In |
Turkey. He said that In making the |
request he made 1t clear that such |
letters and replies be forwarded only
With tha knowledge and approval of
The Turkish government
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
DENY PLAN TO TAKE
HOUSEHOLD STORES

Washington. D. c.. Sept. 13.-Denial
that the government Is contemplating
requisitioning any household stores Of
food is made by the department Of
agriculture and the food administra-
ton. Rumors had come to Washing
ton that housewives were apprehen-
sive that their stocks Of canned goods
were about to be seized for the army.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
ElEH OUT AT IOWA u.

Iowa City, Sept. 13.-Fifty candi-
dates appeared for the first football
practice at Iowa university last night.
Coach voigh says that he believes that
the material was never better and the
prospects are good for strong eleven.
The first game will be played Septem-
Der 20.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The clerk Of the district court has
issued marriage license to E. q.
Myers and Grace Berry.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
Semj.wEEKLY COURIER
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
the postoffce to which the paper mas
been sent as we'll as the postoffice 10
Itch they desire y changed.