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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10

as the representative of the National
list party to put the issue in its present
shape to the Irish in America, he
should be able to dissipate some Of the
mistaken ideas too often prevalent
among them, and to convince them
that indiscriminate denunciation OF
England is not the way to fulfill the
aspirations of the race the world over.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
CIRCUS MAN DROWNED.

Perry, July 6.-Charles Jaime. en-
ployed by the Observation-Disclosures cir
Gus. was drowned here in the Coon
river. With other men from the cir
Gus. Jaime was unable to swim. When
he stepped out beyond his depth he
was drowned before help could reach
him
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
CHICKEN THIEVES PARTICULAR.

Liscomb. July s.-Chicken thieves in
this vicinity ride in autos and are
choice OF the kind OF birds they steal.
They raided the home of G. w. Booker
and hauled away 100 of his choice
springers Only the largest ones in the
flock were selected. Tracks OF an auto
mobile were found in a field near the
chicken enclosure.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
TO BULLETIN WORK.

Cherokee. July 6. = Cherokee will
have a means Of keeping itself posted
on all the work being done in the pres.
ent war by local people. IL the plans
of the committee selected for the
work Is carried out
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
SELL HOSPITAL AT SALE.

Denison. July 6.-The hospital built
some ten years ago by the enterpris-
irs citizens of this city and which
passed into the hands Of Drs. Conn
and Hartley OF Battle Creek and Ros-
burg Of this city will be sold at ref
eree's sale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
WORRY OF DRAFT FATAL.

Oskaloosa, July e.-The thought
that her son would be drafted into
the army for service in France is be-
lieved to have deranged the mind OF
Mrs. Amelia Norris, 4s years old. wife
Of Lou Norris. a we'll known farme,
of this vicinity and resulted in her
committing suicide here yesterday
Mrs Norris committed suicide by
hanging.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
TO RAISE FLAG At eELkNAp.

Belknap, July 6.-There will be flag
raising at Belknap at o'clock Sunday
afternoon. A short program with music
and speaking Is being arranged.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07
ANY CORN LIFTS our,
DOESN'T HURT "A BIT!
No fooIishness! Lift your corns
and caIluses off with fingers
It's like magic!

Sore corns, hard corns, soft corns or
any kind of corn, can harmlessly be-
lifted right out with the fingers if you
apply upon the corn a few drops OF
freezone, says a Cincinnati authority.
For little cost one can get small
bottle of freezone at any drug store,
which will positively rid ones feet Of
every corn or callus without pain.
This simple drug dries the moment
1t Is applied and does not even irri-'
tate the surrounding skin while APP.
plying it or afterwards.
This announcement will interest
many of our readers. If your druggist
hasn't any freezone tell him to surely
get a small bottle for you from his
wholesale drug house.--adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07
CHAPTER VII.
The Prison.

The morning after the imprison-
ment of the Chevalier di Leon a mil
itary official came into the room that
served as his temporary cell.
81 have the liberty to offer you the
freedom of the fort in case you give
your word of honor not to try to es-
cape. 1t will not cause you any I'M
easiness to do that, as there is not
the slightest chance for you to gain
your liberty"
Captain, I thank you very much I;
not only will / not give my word, but
/ will tell you plainly that intend
to do my best to escape from this
prison, where your superiors have
placed me without having the slight
est cause for the action" He smiled
pleasantly at the captain and contin.
ued: Il can see that you realize how
l feel about it, and for that reason
advise you to be on the alert or
will escape"
Just as you please, chevalier. II
is my duty to make your temporary
detention as pleasant as possible, and
il agreeable to you we can get &C
quainted at the breakfast table"
THAT sounds good. l am hungry
The dining-room was comfortable
and pleasant; the breakfast was
simple and wholesome.
Prisoner and guard sat silent for a
while, and at last the chevalier said
II suppose it is vain for me to ask
you the name of the place where | am
imprisoned?"
you are right, chevalier!"
you have an advantage over me
captain. You know my name and
don't know yours; is 1t against your
orders to tell me?"
mo, indeed, chevalier; my name Ii
Hans Euler"
Thank you, Captain Euler. as
sure you that am glad have made
your acquaintance"
They talked pleasantly during
breakfast. Afterward the captain es
corted his prisoner into the adjoin.
ing reading and billiard room. They
played game of carambol; the chew
alier won.
tTo BE coNTINUEp1
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07
A Patriotic Investment.

FOR SALE--Limited amount OF
PREFERENCE stock in Company
organized under banking lines with
powerful backing. Should make enor-
nous profit in twelve months. This
Company will help build the Memorial
Hall in memory of George Washing
ton and located at the Capitol. Stock
is guaranteed to receive two-thirds-
(2-3) Of all dividends until one.
hundred per cent. has been paid.
Thereafter profits are divided with
non-preference stockholders. Capital,
$250,000. Shares 500 each and Reg
istered by the EMPIRE TRUST COM
PANY of New York. Write to S. p.
Blackman, No. 80 East 42d street. New
York for souvenir pamphlet or inquire
of your Bank Cashier.-Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07

bowed deeply before her as the Pres
ident, then with the familiar air Of a
close friend, he took Astra's hand in
his.
my dear girl" he began, Il am
much troubled your efforts will I'M
dermine your health. The roses On
your cheeks are already turning pale
You should think of yourself in the
interest Of the union, or you will be
ILL., My dear Astra, you know how
much IL adore you" He had re-
tanned Astra's hand, but at these
words she slowly withdrew it.
Il first saw you when under the
care of your father, watched you de-
velop, strong and beautiful | wish
you would let me carry at least part
OF your burden. am man and !
can stand more than a frafl woman"
The girl president blushed; taking
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07
No Quarter for Him.

Mrs. Jones was standing in the DOOR
way talking with old Mr.. Ham, a.
neighbor. They were speaking in un--
complimentary terms about an impos-
tor who had lately passed through the
village, swindling right and left.
He'd better not come around here
againT exclaimed Mrs. Jones indig
nantly. IF he does, I'll give him no
quarter"
Quarter shouted the enraged old
man; quarter! Wen, guess not! /
wouldn't give him ten cents r. Youths
Companion.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07
CHAPTER vi.
The Message From HeIsoIand.

ne MGSSdSC FiSHl s'S'SS'0"N'
The election was over. Astra Pru-
dent, daughter of Hannibal Prudent,
had been elected President of the
United lepublics of America. The
dignified Ambrosio Hale won the vice
presidency. The elections of the south
ern republics took place at different
dates, but throughout the continent
the continentals were in power.
The girl, upon whom future respon-
sibilities rested heavily, was strength
ening herself for coming events. She
was occupied consulting politicians,
generals, admirals, making flying trips
to the Notifications that were rapidly
going up, or being remodeled accord
ing to the new requirements of the
times.
Constantly she expected news from
the man she had seen only once, the
man whom she looked upon as the de-
liverer of the American continent, and
also the man she loved.
Days, weeks, months went by. The
day of Inauguration came. She had
expected confidently that she would
hear from him, or see him on the day
she took the oath at the capitol, but
she was disappointed.
The whole American continent cele-
brated the day, but 1t was empty of
Joy for her. the President.
She appeared in white, simple,
beautiful, unadorned except for the
ring which he had given and she al
ways wore She looked like a bride
on her way to the altar with the man
she had chosen. ....s #-..
The ceremonies occupied almost the
entire day, and the evening was spent
at the ball given by the continental
lists. Throughout the congratulations
that we're received a shadow was hov,
ering over all.
1t was late when Astra arrived at
her home. She looked over the cor
respondence that awaited her. There
was no line from the man whose hand
writing she had never seen, no news
whatever from Napoleon Edison.
Yet he had said: you will heal
from me as soon as l can tell yor
something definite. When you neec
me l will be at your side ready tt
help you"
With these thoughts to console he
she bent her head to sleep.
The President was at her offic'
early the next morning. Her first OF
| fetal action was to consult with tn,
| military commanders, then to sem
out proclamation to all the republics
of the greatest union of the world
giving them detailed instructions re
garding the defense of the continent
In accordance with the decision o
the most competent military men
General Eugene Grant Gunner was ar
pointed commander in chief of the con
tinental armies of America. Exten
slve arrangements were made to en-
list those who were willing to take u
arms for the defense of their country
and the old form of national guar
tactics were revived.
Astra labored day and night thoug
she prayed that God would proven
the bloodshed for which she was pre-
pairing her people. Such were he
thoughts and still no news came fror
the man who had promised so much
Her cheeks began to lose thei
color. and her large eyes often locke
longingly into the distance. 'Wh
does he not come? Why does he no
send a message?"
The Vice-president, Mr.. Hale, wa
announced to her one evening. Fl
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07

muffied talk, but could not understand
it. At last he was lifted out from the
tonneau of the machine and carried
into a building where the bandage
was removed from his eyes and the
ropes cut.
He found himself in simply fur
nished clean room with uniformed
officer standing beside him.
"Chevalier di Leon. this is your
room; tomorrow we will have talk"
He saluted courteously and. turning
on his heels, left, locking the door
behind him.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07
Wonderful.

The old soldier was again giving the
youngster accounts of the wonders he
had experienced, especially in the way
of climate. Said he:
II remember when we were at Fy-
zardum we used to toast our bread in
the sun, and"
Youngster Gnterrupting)-Yes
know, and you were supplied With
corkscrews to draw your breath.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07
Copyright, 1918, by w, G. Chapman in tho Unitet
States and Great Britain.
SYNOPSIS.

For fifty years the continent of North
America had been isolated from the rest
of the world by the use of Trays. won
derful invention OF Hannibal PRUDENT.
The invention had saved the country
from foreign invasion. and the continent
had been united under one government
with Prudent as president. For hait a
century peace and prosperity reigned IN
this part of the world. The story, opens
with President Prudent critically Ill. his
death is FASTENED by the receipt OF q
message from Count Won Werdenstein OK
Germany that he has at last succeeded IN
penetrating the rays. Dying, he warns
his daughter Astra that this means TOT
eign invasion. He tells her to hurry 70
the Island of Cirynith, but dies before ne
can tell the location of the place. Astra
is nominated for the presidency by the
continental party Napoleon Edison calls
on Astra, informs her that he was pu-
pill of her fathers, and promises to help
her He gives her ring made of a new
ly discovered substance which, he says
will solve the problem of flying. Cheval-
Ter di Leon appears in Europe He notes
that preparations have been completed
for an invasion OF America. He calls on
Won Werdenstein and offers him the Sc
cret OF making gold. He demands in re-
turn absolute disarmament and peace
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07

"It's a tele-
gram !" quivered
Helen, ST tt n 6
huddled up in
bed, as Warren,
jerking on his
bathrobe, shufled
out to answer the
clamorous door
bell.
A midnight ring
has always a
startling, ominous
note, of disaster.
Accident death?
Helen, waiting in
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07
Its Possibilities.

Germany has ordered census OF
all shoes in the country"
SIS that a real mover"
"Of course. Why do you ask?"
Because it would be so easy for IL
to be counter-er-feet enterprise"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07

It has been found that salt will keep
the fieas off a dog. Besides sprinklina
the salt on the dog, place 1t shout pro
pfusely in his kennel.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07

If your eyes smart or feel scsided. Ro-
raan Eye Balsam applied upon going 10 bed
lie lust the thing to relieve them. Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07

He has great need of fool who
makes himself one.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-07-07

Some men who take life easy havs
TO settle with the executioner.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06

Miss Tyllie Calm, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Emanuel Calm of Los Angeles,
California, has chosen Sunday, April
22nd, for the date of her marriage to
Mr. Myer M. Isaacs of this city. The
wedding will take place at o'clock at
the Alexandria Hotel, Los Angeles.
They will then leave for a honeymoon
trip to the Canadian Rockies and will
be at home in Minneapolis about June
1st Miss Calm is we'll known in the
Twin Cities, having lived in st. Paul
until the family moved to Los Angeles
six years ago, and her hosts of friends
will welcome her return to Twin City
society.
Miss Florence Bush, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Meyer Bush, 1921 Girard
north, was married to Mr.. Joseph Cohen
at the home Of her parents Sunday
afternoon, April LIST, Rabbi G. David
Matt officiating. An appeal for the war
sufferers brought the sum of $3.50.
Mr.. 2. Shuster and Miss Dorothy Herr
were married Sunday, April LIST. Rabbi
S. M. SLIDER performed the ceremony at
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06

2:30 p. m. A reception was held at
TIT Emerson avenue north at 500 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shuster will make their
home at 825 Logan avenue north.
At the wedding of Mr.. David Basnick
and Miss Ethel Kaplan of this city,
Sunday April 1st, $11.5O was collected
on the appeal for the war sufferers by
Rabbi S. M. SLIDER.
New Arrivals.
Mr.. and Mrs Louis Apt, 1914 COlfaX
south, announce the arrival of baby son,
Thursday, April 9Th.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06
PASSOVER SERVICES.
At the Temple.

The first Passover service on Friday
eve will be held at the Temple House,
Oath and Emerson south, at $50. The
following morning, and the concluding
day of Passover, Thursday and Friday
morning of the following week, services
will be held at the Temple, Fifth ave-
nue. south and Tenth street, at the usual
hours. BY referendum vote the con-
gregation will decide whether the regu-
lar Friday evening services shall con-
tinue at the Temple House for the rest
of the season.
At the Adath Yeshurun.
On Sunday morning at 1920 Rabbi
Matt will preach on "The Jews New
Freedom in Russia" Regular Festival
services will be held on Friday and Sat
urday evenings at sunset and on Satur-
day and Sunday mornings at 9.
At the Kenesseth Israel.
The public is invited to attend the
services which will be conducted by
Cantor M. Wolfe and his choir on Fri
day evening, Saturday morning and
evening, and Sunday morning.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06
LOCAL NOTES.

Mr. Alex Kanter has announced that
he will now engage in the general prac-
tice of law with offices on the fifth floor
of the Flour Exchange Building. Mr..
Kanter has attended the Academic and
Law Colleges of the University, but up
to this time has restricted himself to
reparation and Interstate Commerce
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06
Did we fail to your Afternoon entertainment your trip?
Well it wasn't fault Why didn't you telephone send

an apartment at 1900 Fifth avenue
south.
Engagements Announced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Moss, 1909 West
Franklin avenue, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Gladys, to Mr..
William We'll of this city.
The engagement has been announced
of Miss Gladys Strauss of Jackson, Miss,
to Mr.. Hart Lehman of Cleveland, Ohio,
son of Mrs. Lena Lehman, formerly resi-
dents of this city Mr.. Lehman is
nephew of Mrs. William Monasch, 2201
Oliver south.
Wedding Announcements.
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SOCIAL NEWS

Observation-Disclosures ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mr.. Albert Kayser left this week for
Philadelphia to attend the funeral OF
his uncle, Mr.. Samuel Kayser of that
city. Mr.. Kayser had recently cele-
brated his seventy-ffth birthday ami
versary.
Mr. Adolph Bernstein of New York
City is the guest for few days OF his
aunt, Mrs. I. Monasch.
Mr.. Justin Rothschild of Chicago, was
a visitor in the city for few days this
week.
Mr. William Brooks, law student at
the University of North Dakota, is in
the city to spend the Spring vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. Brooks,
COS Sixth avenue north
Mr. Jacob Mirviss, 1906 South 9th
street, left recently for Watertown, S.
OAK, where he will stay until fall term
of the University opens, in September.
Mr.. Morris Borovsky, deputy Baron
de Hirsch Camp No. 20, and Mr.. Harry
Starr returned Friday, April 9Th, from
Virginia, Mimi, where they attended
the national convention of the order,
Modern Woodmen of the World.
Entertaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Robitshek, Chi
cago avenue, received informally at
their home Monday evening, April End,
for their son and daughter Mr.. and
Mrs. Leo Robitshek, whose marriage
took place last week. After ten day
visit in the city, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Rob-
itshek will return to st. Louis where
they will make their home.
Mr. and Mrs Isidore Weisman, 1904
Lake Place, entertained forty guests
Saturday evening, March 31st, at
dancing party at their home.
Miss Anne Lilienfield, Seventh street
south, entertained at whist Sunday,
April LIST, at her home. Cards were
played at three tables.
Miss Bertha Sloan entertained at an
Orpheum party followed by luncheon at
La Fontaine Inn Saturday afternoon for
the Misses Cynthia and Eta Wiedman
of Winnipeg. Saturday evening Miss
Besse Myers entertained for them at an
informal dancing party at her home,
1915 Sixth avenue north. The Misses
Wiedman were the guests last week OF
the Misses Rapport, 1417 18th avenue
north, en- route home from Chicago and
Detroit.
Change of Addresses.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Weisman OF
the bennington have taken an apart
ment at 621 KenwOod Parkway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyon Schenibaum and
family 1913 Elliott avenue, have taken
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-09
GROUND WON BACK:
POSITION IMPROVED

London. May s.-Soms OF the ground
around Fresnoy which British troops
were compelled to yield yesterday
morning to tremendous German at
tacks. was won back by Hairs men
today.
Around Fresnoy hostile forces con-
centrating for an attack to the north
were dispersed by our artillery" the
British commander in -chief reported.
ITO the west we improved our posi-
tion and night counter attack re-
gained US portion Of the ground lost
yesterday morning"
AT night slightly northeast Of Har-
gicourt we advanced our position" tbs
report continued. Northeast Of Cav.
relle village yesterday evening the enc
my attacked but was broken up by our
-barrage and machine gun nre, being
completely repulsed.
East Of Armentieres early this
morning An enemy raiding party was
driven off,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-09
AEROPLANE FALLS
ANDTWO BIRDMEN
LOSE THEIR LIVES
Victor Carlstrom, First
Aviator to Fly From Chi
cago to New York, One of
the Victims.

New York. May s.-Victor Carlstrom.
the first aviator to make a successful
flight from Chicago to New York, was
killed today at Newport News, accord
ing to information reaching the Aero
Club Of America here.
Carey p. Eppes Of Newport News, an
army student aviator, was also killed.
The machine in which Carlstrom and
Eppes were flying collapsed at a great
height.
Carlstrom was the first aviator to at
tempt a continuous flight from Chicago
to New York. He started early in the
morning Of Nov. 2. When he had
passed over Erie, Pa, he discovered
that a pipe leading from his gasoline
tank had been leaking and he was
forced to make landing.
Next morning he rose again and
continued his flight, reaching here
about 10 o'clock.
His continuous flight record OF 452
miles was beaten shortly afterward by
Ruth Law, who, in an old type ma
chine, flew 500 miles over the same
course.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-09
STAGGERING LOSSES
FOR THE GERMANS

Paris May ss-Staggering losses
were inflicted on repeated assaulting
waves of Germans desperately attempt
ing to retake French positions on
Chemin des Danes. today's French Of
hcial statement declared. All attacks
failed.
Northeast of Chevreux the war office
reported taking of first line German
trench over front OF three-quarters
OF a mile. with 100 prisoners.
Around Chemin des Danes, the
statement said, "the Germans attacked
the French positions repeatedly in
force but without success, sustaining
heavy losses. A powerful effort was
made against the plateau California,
where the assaulting moves succeeded
each other continually although moved
down by machine guns and our curtain
Of fire. Wherever they gained a foot
ing they were thrown back by gun fire
and the bayonet and they left the field
strewn with their dead.
French forces attacked northeast Of
Chevreaux and took the first line Of
German trenches over front of three
quarters Of a mile with 100 prisoners" !"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-09
FIRST ARMED FORCE
FROM AMERICA IN
STREETS OF PARIS

Paris. May 9.-America's first
armed force for the front marched
through the streets of Paris to-
day acclaimed amid the widest
demonstration the city has wit
messed in years.
Sixty men, clad in khaki, armed
with rifles, and bearing the Amer
lean flag. were in the contingent.
They were the first detachment of
the newly-created munitions trans
port branch of the American am
bulance corps.
Police were forced to clear.a way
through cheering partisans for the
90 Americans. Edward Tinkham
of Montclair, N. j., and r. T.
Scully of Pittsburg were in COM
mand of the unit.
The Americans embarked at the
Care du Nord after having been
formally reviewed by Colonel Ger
ard Of the French army.