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Evening star., 1917-05-23
FOOD BILL GETS RIGHT
Of WAY IN THE SENATE
Upper House Agrees to Push Gore
Measure, After Debate on Ex-
port Combinations.

Food legislation was placed in ia
vored position in the Senate today by
unanimous consent for immediate con-
sideration OF the first bill. which deals
with stimulating production The bill
became the unfinished business. giving
It a privileged parliamentary status,
but debate was postponed temporarily
for preliminary discussion of the Webb
export trade bill, authorizing exporters
to combine in extending foreign busi-
ness.
While the food bill is being consid-
cred by the Senate, the House will take
up the second administration measure.
dealing with control of food and other
introduced yesterday by
Representative Lever of South Carolina.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-01
NOT THAT KIND.

After suffering a long time with toothache, the young colored girl got up her courage to go to the den list. The moment he touched tho tooth she began to scream. Look aore" liz said. ''You musn't yell like that. don't you know I'm pain less dentist" Well ne5be yo is painless, sah." she said. but ah izr't''.-Ex Paveway hand sewing machine $150o Universal food choppers &I:59. Family scales, ?. lbs. by oz. S2.o0 and &2.5o each. Balance hand scales 25 tnd 50 cents Grain weights 35 cents set. Gold money weights 90 cents set Ever ready Safety Razor with F blades for $1.00. Williams shaving soap 1oc shaving stick 25c. and shaving cream 9.
 c. W. LEWIS.
 JlaIharS
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-01
REST QUIET.

PARIS, Jan. 30.-With the excep- tion of the Verdun and Upper AL sace sectors the rest of the west front is quiet, except for intermittt- ent canonading.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-01
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
 PATENT.
c. W. LEWIS. DelharS.


 PATENT.
 In the United States Land Office at Nome, Alaska, January 9, 191-..
 Notice is hereby given, that Nicholas J. Butler, a citizen of the United States, over the age Of 21 years, whose post office address is Nome, Alaska, has made application before the |. s. Land Office ct Nome Alaska. for a United states Patent for No. , on Specimen Gulch Placer Claim in the Cape Nome Recording District. Alaska, being Mineral Survey No. 1191; said claim being more particularly described in the field notes and plat of the official surrey thereof now on file in said Land Office at Nome, Alaska. as fol- lows:
 Beginning at Cor. I, identical with Cor. Kathleen Claim, Sur. No 1157. Cor. f, of No. 13 Dexter Creek Spr. No. As and Cor. 2, Bella Frac- ton, Sur. 47S; fir post f ins. SO. 2 f. above ground. in earth mound scribed 1-1157 K, 4-41S, 2-47S B. F. and 1-1191 , s. whence '. s. L. N. No. 1 bears \. 7S deg. 56 min. , E. 54G7.5 it. L. s. Geological Monument on King Mt. bears \. o4 mir, min. W. Wa. Var. IS deg. mn. E. | 117100 it. to Cor. No. ? thence N. l , deg. II min. E. Var. 19 deg. 15 min. E. 357.GO it. to Cor. No. 5; i thence N. 0 deg. 02 min. F. Var. 1Y deg. 15 E. 3328O it. to Cor. No. 4; thence s. So deg. 1 3 min. E. Var. 19 deg. 15 min. E. 1071.OO it. to Cor. No. ,; thence s. ' deg. 54 min. E.Var I19 deg. O5 min. E. 622.3O it. to place l of beginning containing 16.767 acres. Said claim is situated upon unsuryeyed ground about 6 miles 1 x. N. r. from the town of Nome, i Alaska
 |. S. L. NJ. No. is a limestone l block, about 4 ft.X6 ft.X6ft. high, chiseled U. s. L. M. No. I on top surface, with mound of earth on same, situated on the south or right ! bank of Dexter Creek about 140 it. south of same and 1000 ft. westerly from mouth of Joe Gulch in Lat. 64 deg. 35 min. N. Long. 165 deg. 19 min w. in Cape Nome Recording District, Alaska.
 The Location is recorded in Vol. 16 Page 61 of the records of said district. The adjoining claims arc on the north, unknown; on the south Kathleen, Sur. 1157, Frank Dolan, claimant; on the East Bella Fraction, Sur. AIS, Pioneer Minin., Co. owner and on west No. SLe- cimen Gulch unsurveyed, claimant l unknown.
 There are no corficung claims.
 G. A. ADAMS. l Register.
 Date of first publ, Jan. 27, 1917. Date of last publ, March 2S, 1917.
 No. O56N.
 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
 PATIENT.
 Tn the United States Land Office al Nome, Alaska, December 16, 1916.
 Notice is hereby given that Isaac L. Osgood, Estate (Heirs, Cora and Elmer Osgood and Mrs. Mamie Os- good) By w. P. Bell and Seattle National Bank, Trustees and Floyd
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
HARDING SEES
5-YEAR FIGHT
Governor Tells Coal Con-
ferees Iowans Must
Help Win War.

Des Moines, Nov. 1.-Two meetings
were held at the state capitol here to-
day for consideration Of the coal situa-
tion in Iowa.
Charles w. Webster, state fuel adj
ministrator, conferred this forenoon
with retail coal dealers from. various
parts of the state, discussing general
plans for improving the situation.
Shortage of coal in certain commu'
mites and methods Of improving this
condition were discussed.
This afternoon. the committee in
defense and public welfare Of the Iowa
League of Municipalities met with
Mr.. Webster for an exchange Of infor.
nation as to condition throughout the
state.
L. A. Potter Of Mason City, president
of the Municipalities league, called the
meeting in conjunction with Mr.. Web
ster. Mayor Il. c. Andrews of Sioux
City is chairman of the committee
which is composed Of one mayor from
each congressional district.
II believe we are in for three to a
fve-year war" Governor Harding said
in a brief address to the coal dealers,
and l think we should cooperate in
every way we can to make our part as
effective as possible"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
SHOT KILLS
WITNESS IN
KELLY CASE
John W. Noel of Villisca,
| Supporter Of Clergyman
Accused of Axe Murders,
!, Dies In Abba Hospital
From Bullet Wound.
CORONER'S INQUEST
TO PROBE MYSTERY

Abba, Nov. 1.-The coroners
lurv, in session this afternoon, de-
cjded that Mr. Noel committed sui
eide. A letter sent by special de-
livery to his wife yesterday, 'ndi-
Gated contemplation OF such an
act.
Abba. Nov. John w. Noel OF
villisca. one of the chief witnesses
for Rev. Lyn George J. Kelly In MS
recent trial at Red Oak in connection
with the Villisca axe murders OF 1917
was found unconscious on the plat
form OF the Burlington freight depot
here with bullet wound through his
head, early today, A revolver lay
nearby.
He was removed to the Miners hos
pital where he died at 10 o'clock WITH
out regaining consciousness. HIS
wife and mother arrived this after
noon to take charge of the body. The
coroner's inquiry into the death began
late today with a view to determining
whether the mans death was by his
own hand or r-otherwise.
REVOLVER NEAR HIM.
The bullet entered the front of the
head near the middle OF the forehead
and the course of the bullet had been
almost all the way through the head.
The revolver, from which the shot
Is supposed "a have been fired, was
Iying by Mr.. Noel's side.
His Identification was brought
about through hunting card in his
pocket. 1t indicated that he was 81
years old. His watch and money in
several books and folders were un-
disturbed in his pockets.
SUPPORTED KELLY.
Mr.. Noel testified during the Kelly
trial that he was member Of the
Iowa Protective league which fur
nished the bulk of the funds to defend
Kelly.
He was a photographer in villisca
with shop at the rear Of the Jones
implement house He supported j. E.
Wilkerson in the Jones-Wilkerson
slander suit year ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
FOOD LICENSE
RULE IN EFFECT
MORE THAN 100000 DEALERS, IN
GLIDING LARGER RETAILERS,
MUST COMPLY.

Washington, d. c., Nov. License
restrictions today were imposed on
the nations manufacturers and dis
tributors of staple food commoditi'G
in an effort by the food administration
to regulate the wartime supply and
eliminate rrofiteering abuses.
More than 100000 dealers, including
producers, importers, middlemen and
the larger retailers are now under fed
eral regulations with drastic penalties
provided for speculation. boarding and
excessive profits Although retailers
doing a business of less than 100000
annually are not included IN the IL
censed class, they will be required TO
conform with the directions OF the
food law.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
ENEMY LOSES
MANY U-BOATS
War Against Submersibles
Shows Big Gain
For Allies.

London, Nov. Between 40 and
SO per cent of the German subma-
rines operating in the North sea. the
Arctic and the Atlantic since the be-
ginning of the war have been sunk,
said Sir Eric Geddes, first lord Of the
admiralty, in the house of commons
today.
During thelast quarter the Ger
mans lost as many submarines as
they lost in 1885, Sir Eric said.
The output of merchant shipping tn
the first nine months Of this year, he
said, was 1913 per cent higher than in
the corresponding period last year.
The admiralty has decided that four
new national ship building yards will
be necessary.
I'VE must lay plans for long war
said Sir Eric. Il see no signs OF 1t
being short one"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
.X RA!
j. S. TRANSPORT
T0RPED0ED But
REACHES LAND
~YyAsHiNGToN, D. c., Nov. I.
w The transport Finland
was torpedoed recently

NYYAsHiNGToN, D. c., Nov. I.
w The transport Finland
~ was torpedoed recently
while returning to the United
States but was able to return to a
foreign port under her own steam.
The navy department received a,
report Of the attack and Secretary
Daniels authorized its publication.
The navy report does not say
whether there was any loss Of life
or injury on the Finland.
This official announcement was
authorized:
"The navy department has re-
ceived dispatches stating that the
transport Finland was torpedoed
while returning from foreign wa
ters. The damage to the ship was
slight and she returned to port
under her own steam. The Fin
land was under escort but no sign
Of the torpedo or the submarine
was seen."
The Finland is one Of the
largest steamers flying the Ameri-
can flag. Before going into the
army transport service she piled
between New York and European
ports in the international Mercan-
tile Marine eompany's service un-
der the Red Star and other lines.
The vessel has gross tonnage Of
1906 and net tonnage Of 7,771.
She normally carries crew Of 257
men. The Finland was built In
Philadelphia in 1902. Her home
port is New York.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
BRAZIL TO FEED
ALLIES, IS PLAN
PRESIDENT SAYS NATION SHALL
SERVE AS GRANARY FOR
kAISER'S FOES.

Rio de Janeiro, Nov. President
Braz. in circular addressed to the
presidents of the various states of Bra
zil, declares that Brazil faces without
faltering the sacrifice she will be
called upon to make because of heI
entrance into war; The president
urges cooperation in keeping down
expenditures, as well as in increasing
agricultural production in order that
Brazil may become the granary OF the
allies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
PERU HONORS YANKEE
VESSELS COMMANDER

Lima, Peru, Nov. 1.-The comman-
der Of an American war ship and his
staff have been received by President
Pardo, at which Fluctuations were ex-
changed over Peru's break with Ger
many.
The American commander informed
President Pardo that other American
war ships soon would visit South
American waters. The American Off
GERS will attend a banquet given for
them by President Pardo at the pal
ace and later will entertain Peruvian
officials at an official reception on
their ship.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
Japan Can't Put
Army At Front,
Megata Asserts

a PACIFIC PORT, Nov. H.
* Baron Tanetaro Mesata,
"a head Of the Japanese finan-
eiaI commission that has arrived
here, said today It was Impossible
for Japan to send an army to aid
the allies on the European battle
front. 4.
"If in the face Of physical inn
possibility, Japan should be fool
hardy enough to make 2 super-hu-
man effort to send troops and y
she speedily became exhausted"
he asked, "vNho would then protect
the orient II Germany remained
undefeated?"
Lack Of tonnage was another
important item in the baron's argu-
ment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
HERTLING DELAYS
HIS ACCEPTANCE

London, Nov. Count Won Hertling
has not accepted the German imperial
chancellorship pending conferences
with reichstag leaders. Reports from
Germany by way of Amsterdam and
Copenhagen indicate that the Bavarian
premier will have difficulty in getting
even a working majority in the reich
stag, where various leaders are much
opposed to him. His attitude towards
parliamentary reform and the reich
stag peace resolution is said to com.
plicate his position.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
MEANS is INDICTED
FOR WOMAN'S MURDER

Concord, N. c., Nov. 1.-Gaston 3.
Means was indicted today by the
grand jury for the murder of Mrs.
Maud King, wealthy widow here
last August.
Means was formally aTaigned in
court and special venire summoned
from which to select jury but the
state asked the court for change Of
venue and the court adjourned until
late today, when ruling on the appli-
cation will be made.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
BRITAIN CONTROLS
TRADE IN LIQUORS

London, Nov. 1.-The British gov
ernment, according to the Daily Ex-
press, is considering making its first
experiment in state control Of the
liquor trade by assuming control OF the
manufacture and supply in Scotland.
On the success of the test would de-
pend the extension of control to Eng
land, Ireland and Wales.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
JOSEPH DA|M
DIES SUDDENLY
Well Known Manufacturer
Succumbs To Pneumonia
In Minneapolis.

Joseph Dain, founder Of the Dain
Manufacturing Co., and well-known
former resident, died suddenly in
hospital at Minneapolis yesterday
afternoon following short illness.
Pneumonia developed from a colo
caught few days previous and caused
the death. The news was revived
here in message sent to Franz Won
Schrader by, Joseph Dain, Jr.. who had
gone to Minneapolis to bring his
father home to Moline, ILL.,, where the
family reside.
CAUGHT COLD IN HURON.
Mr.. Dain, with other officials and
representatives of the John Deere
company of which he was vice-presi-
dent, had been in Huron, S. D.. demon
strating a new tractor and there he
caught a cold. Returning to Mime
apolis, tho cold had given him such
trouble that he entered hospital for
treatment. His condition was thought
to have improved early yesterday and
his son came to take him home, when
a sudden change in his condition
proved fatal, death following in a
short time.
The remains will be removed to
Moline for burial and the funeral
will be held Saturday at 10 a. m.
Mrs. Dain, one son, Joseph Dain, Jr.,
and two daughters, Dorothy Dain OF
Moline, and Mrs. ]. H. Browning OF
Buffalo, N. Y, survive.
MOVED PLANT HERE.
Joseph Dain was the inventor OF
numerous hay tool machines and be
gan the manufacture of implements in
Carrollton, Mo-, in 1882. In 1899 the
concern was moved to Ottumwa when
ground was broken for the huge plant
and the following year the manufac-
ture of the Dain line of machinery was
started here, Mr.. Dain was interested
in other local enterprises and while a
resident was active in local affairs
having been former president OF the
Commercial club.
The following Ottumwans will leave
tomorrow afternoon for Moline to at
tend the funeral service Saturda,
morning: Messrs. and Mesdames w
r. Harper, Frank Won Schrader, ]. d
Browning. M. B. Hutchison and Johr
H. Morrell.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
TAssociated Press Summar,

lAssociated Press Summary
General Cadorna's forces retreating
to the line OF the Tagliamento river,
have suffered another defeat
Berlin reports the capture of all
bridgehead positions from Italian
troops which took stand east Of the
middle Tagliamento. and the cutting
off of an Italian force which was re-
treating toward the lower course Of the
river.
In later operation $4,000 Italians
were captured according to the Ger
man claim. bringing the total OF pris-
oners reported to 100000 and the num-
ber of guns 1900.
The Germans do not claim to have
forced crossing of the Tagliamento.
but it is evident that they are now on
its easterly hank in strong force.
REPORT PRAISES SOLDIERS.
"Thwarting the plan of the enemy
BY the rapidity of their promptly-de-
cided-upon movements and by the
brave resistance of the covering units
which have detained his advance
reads the Italian statement, "our
troops have effected the withdrawal on
the Tagliamento. The third army is
nearly complete, beautiful example
of strength and unity.
"The first and second cavalry divi-
sions and the untiring aviators are
worthy Of mention to the admiration
and gratitude of the country
ITALIANS ARE HOPEFUL.
Italian Headquarters, Oct 31.-De-
laved)-The bulletins from General
Cadorna. Italian commander in chef,
indicate that the Italian troops, per
fectly reorganized are holding back
the enemy at distance Of seven miles
west OF Udine. eleven miles from the
Tagliamento river.
The Germans and Austrians did not
succeed in their pre-arrauged plan OF
pushing beyond the Isonzo into the
Friuli valley and enveloping the third
Italian army, who occupied the region
Of Gorizia and the Carso.
HUMAN BARRIER SAVES ARMY.
Although the Teutons broke the 1tal.
ian line from Plezza to Tolmino, the
resistance offered by picked Italian
contingents, who offered themselves
| Continued on Page 81
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
AIR RAIDERS
KI|LL..EIGHT
LOND0NERS 5
Thirty Germans Divide Into
Groups For Dash Through
Murky Night; British
Guns Scatter Them With
Heavy Barrage.
TWO, ,AIRPLANES BOMB
CAPITALS OUTSKIRTS

London, Nov. Eight persons were
killed and twenty-one others were IN
iured in the German air raid last night,
according to an official statement ls-
, sued today by the British war offices.
Lord French's statement on CASUAL
ties says:
--latest police reports state that the
total casualties caused in last nights
air raid in all districts were:
KILLED, eight; injured, Il.
'eThe material damage was very
slight and no injury was done to any
naval. military or munitions establish
ment.
CLOUDS HAMPER DEFENSE.
"A large number of our own ma
chimes went up All Of them returned
safely. Reports indicate the total
number of raiders engaged was about
thirty. Clouds which permitted the
raiders in many instances to escape
observation prevented any decisive
engagement
About thirty airpanes in seven
groups took part in the raid.
Three Of them penetrated to the heart
of London, says an official report to-
day. The casualties and damage
were slight
The first group of air raiders drop
ped bombs near the coast TWO more
groups were broken up by asbarrage
on the southeastern outskirts Sf the
metropolis. The fourth group was
turned back along the Thames, hall
way to London. ~
FEW RAIDERS REACH CITY.
OF the fifth group one or more air
planes penetrated southeastern Lon
don. Some of the sixth group reached
the southeastern part of the city. The
seventh group was dispersed before 1t
reached the outer defenses OF the city.
A report by Lord French, command
or OF the home defenses, says the Ger
man aviatoxs took advantage of the
clouds to prevent any decisive en-
gagements. The official announce.
ment follows.
GUNNERs SCATTER FOES.
Determined and repeated attacks
were made upon London last night
/ by groups Of hostile aircraft. The
| first group OF raiders crossed the
, Kentish coast at 10:40 p. m. and pro-
ceeded to London over Kent. They
did not penetrate far inland, however,
but turned in an easterly direction and
dropped bombs at various places in
and near the coast.
meanwhile two groups of raiders
were steering toward London along
the south bank Of the Thames. The
sky was covered with thin low clouds.
which rendered extremely difficult
observation Of the enemy machines.
None the less the altitude, was cor
rectly calculated and the raiders were
broken up by barrage fire on the
southeastern outskirts Of the metro
politan area at about 1850 p. m,
where some bomb9 were dropped.
BOMBS FALL IN CITY.
/ "The four groups OF machines
which came along the Thames estuary
were turned back about half way to
London. The fifth group crossed the
Essex coast at about 1915 a. m. and
steered toward London by way of the
north bank of the Thames. Some OF
these raiders were turned back by the
outer defenses, but one or more pene.
trated into southeast London, where
bombs were dropped"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
CURE FOR INFANTILE
PARALYSIS SAVES 143

philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 1.-Of the
more than 1000 victims Of infantile
paralysis during the epidemic here
this year, 14S have been entirely cured,
it was announced today by the depart
ment of public health. About 500 pa
tients are still undergoing treatment;
Muscle training, messages and cleo.
trical treatments are the methods.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
SHIP WORKERS QUIT.

Quincy, Mass, Nov. Officials Of
The Fore River plant Of the Bethlehem
Ship Building company are prepared
today to confer with committees, rep
resenting striking macAinists and
other employees in the hope Of adjust.
ing wage differences without further
delaying government ship building
work. It was estimated that $500 men
failed to report this morning.
The chief demand. according to
union leaders, is that the company
shall put in writing and live up to an
understanding effected some months
ago to raise wages to the navy yard
scale
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-02
UNCLE SAM IS
PACKING TRUST
Government Unites Ever,
Company In Country In
Huge Concern.

John MorreH and company, In
conformity with the general rule
all over the country, passed under
federal control today.
The change 10 accomplished r
through formal announcement by
the government and in no way al
feets the general business admins
tration at the packing house.
Chicago, Nov. 1.-The biggest pack
ing trust ever known-it includes
every. meat packing plant in the coun-
try-came into unopposed being today
and by grace of the government ele-
waited to the position of worlds great.
est packer, Joseph p. Cotton, hitherto
a plain New York lawyer.
Packers who on several occasions
in years past have spent millions OF
dollars to prove that they were not in
a trust admitted it with smile today,
and pointed with pride to the fact that
the government, through Mr.. Cotton,
is the controlling factor in it.
CHANGE MADE EASILY.
This was the day set by the law
for the licensing of packing plants and
for Mr.. Cotton to take charge. A few
conferences we're all that marked the
important event.
II have been fully assured of the full
cooperation OF the meat men, even to
the cutting of their profits" Mr.. Cot
ton said. I'VE are working now with
price reduction in view. OF course the
government insures them against dis
aSter."
TO INCREASE PRODUCTION.
Mr.. Cotton's office is in the same
building which houses the Illinois coun-
Gil of defense. the food administrator
for Illinois and innumerable other
bodies called into existence by the war.
He has staff of experts about him, in
cluding DR.. Charles Mccarthy, Of the
University OF Wisconsin, who is en-
gagged just now in trying to make it at.
tractive for farmers to raise hogs, and
Charles w. Holman, for years secre-
tary of the conference on marketing
and farm products.
1t was Mr.. Holman who termed the
new arrangement trust" and re-
marked that it was of the benevolent
variety meant by Colonel Roosevelt
whet. he referred to good" trusts.