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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
CEDAR RAPID
FAMILY PREY
OF ? P0|S0MER
Landscape Gardener lis
Arrested, Charged With
Double Conspiracy
COL. w. G. DOWS
VICTIM OF PLOT

Cedar Rapids, June 11.-Charle
Everett Louwesre, landscape garden
er employed by Col. w. G. Dows, mem
| Der of the Iowa state conucil Of de
| fense, was arrested here today by fed
eral authorities on orders from Hintol
c. Clabaugh, federal agent at Chicago
and the arrest is believed to have OK
posed a plot tC railroad an innocen
man to the penitentiary Louwesr,
was held to the federal grand jury II
$4,000 bonds, which he failed to fur
nish.
Last Tuesday Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Of Chic.eo, turned over to MI. Cla
baugh a letter purported to have beer
written by Emil F. Scheibe, managel
OF Colonel Dow's farm, to his brother
necktie manufacturer in New York
asking that additional poison be sem
him.
The letter went on to say that poisoT
had been fed Mrs. Dows in milk and
that she had been sent to California tt
recover in health. The additional
poison was wanted to poison Colonel
Dows. the letter said. 1t stated that II
would be unnecessary to burn the
crops al the rain had ruined them but
that the fruit trees had been poisoned
THREE ARRESTS MADE.
The letter was mailed In an envel
ope directed to Sears, Roebuck & Co.
and that arm turned it over to the gov
ernment
Mr. Clabaugh Immediately ordered
the arrest Of Scheibe and his wife, al.
so the arrest OF Paul Scheibe, a broth.
or. at Waterloo. as the letter mention.
ed the fact that William Galloway. a
wealthy Waterloo man. was to be pods.
oned by the Waterloo Scheibe who Is
q brother-in-law OF Galloway.
Colonel Dows was called into Chica.
go to confer with Clabangh. He in.
sisted Scheibe was innorenY. Federal
investigators were sent to this city.
Louwesre was questioned and finally a
copy OF his handwriting was obtained
and compared with the writing In the
letter. Experts said they were iden.
tical. "A
Mr.. Clabaugh expressed the opinion
that both Colonel Dows and his wife
had been poisoned and the poisoner
sought to throw suspicion on others by
means Of the letter.
EVIDENCE OF POISON.
Colonel Dows has been bothered by
stomach trouble all winter and spring
and his wife's health IS bad, supposed
ly from heart disease. The belief OF
the government is that jealousy of
Scheibe is the motive. 1t was admit,
ted that bad blood had existed between
the two men for some time.
Louwesre is Hollander and Scheibe
a German who has taken out his
declaration papers. Louwesre Is held
under a provision Of the federal code
and II he is convicted a prison sentence
of Ave years will be imposed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
FOUR AIRMEN
LAND in TREE.
ARMY BALLOON DROPPING ell
eERTY BON BOMBS" MEETS
DISASTER NEAR FREMONT.

Capt Berry plotting an army balloon
with Ed Ferguson. Larry Sparks and
Jules Monti, aviators, making their
Cnitel States balloon corps, were ma
tooned in tree on the Arthur Kibler
farm near Fremont at 645 this morn
ing.
The quartet started from ST. Louis
last night at $50 and were dropping
Liberty Bond Bombs en- route They
encountered a storm early in the morn
Ing and when nearing Fremont were
lriven down the car Of the balloon be-
toming tangled in the branches Of the
Tree.
Mr.. Kibler saw the balloon in the
lree and hurried to release the men
who were unable to make a landing.
Climbing into the tree, Mr.. Kbler
made fast the drag rope hanging from
Ilhe car The four men were then en-
hbied to get out Of the car and reach
|the ground in safety. None was injur-
I'd by the accident
The balloon was entirely detroyed
Im releasing 1t from the branches of
1.-The tree and the outfit Of the aviators
WAS shipped to st. Louis the men fol-
bwing on the noon train.
OTHERS SEE IT.
DR.. Henry OF Farson saw the balloon
jthis morning while at his farm three
Imiles southwest Of Farson. He report
lid It gliding toward Fremont.
F. c. McClung saw the balloon from
his farm at the northwest corner of
Pleasant township west of Bladens-
burg. He saw two men in the basket
and says long rope was hanging from
n
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
IOWANS OFFER
WAR SERVICE
GOVERNOR AND COMMITTEE
FROM STATE COUNCIL GO TO
WASHINGTON.

Des Moines, June 11.--Governor w
l.. Harding and five members OF the
Iowa state council of defense are en-
route to Washington to formulate
plans with the federal authorities for
futhering the cooperation of this
state in the war. The party left last
night and included in addition to the
governor: w. w. Marsh. Waterloo;
James Doty. Shenandoah: Judge Mar.
tin J. Wade, Iowa City; Colonel G.
Watson French. Davenport, and J. r.
Adams. Dubuque. The men were cnos.
en- at Saturdays meeting OF the dc.
tense council. The trip necessitated
cancellation by the governor OF his
various speaking dates this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
YANKEES PLAN
FRENCH CAMPS
MEMBERS OF PERsHiNG'S STAFF
MAKE PREPARATIONS FOR
TROOPS ARRIVAL.

Paris. June 1.-THE first contingent
of American officers of Major General
Pershing' statf arrived here this
morning.
The party consists of Col. Mccarthy
of the quartermaster corps, Colonel
Taylor Of the engineers. Colonel Ire
land of the medical corps. Major
Drum, Of the general staff and Quar-
termaster Captains Moore and PargeS
The officers were met at the station by
Major James A. Logan Jr.. and Captain
Carl Boyd, resident military attaches.
Their arrival was without formalities.
The officers have come to look over
a large amount of work preliminary
to caring for the American forces
when they arrive. Informal confer
ences were held during the day be-
tween the French and Americans.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
Ouakes Continue
In San Salvador
w AsHiNGToN, D. c., June H.
w Earfhou,kAo h-u> non$intIAd

. AsHiNGToN, D. c., June H.
W Earthquakes have continued
In San Salvador at diminishing In
tervais, according to state de-
partment telegram from Minister
Long. The department announced:
1.-THE American minister at San
Salvador. reports in an undated tel.
earam earthquakes have con-
tiz1aS at diminishing intervals.
Many homes Of the wealthy, which
were thought to be earthquake
proof, are In ruins, and many
homes Of the poor are Ieveiled to
the ground. All who can afford to
do 30 are leaving the city. The
minister states that tons Of debris
have been removed from around
the legation"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
Nation Appeals
Small Savers

o. c., June H.
w The Liberty Loan today enter
" ed Its last lap In the race 70
reach the $4,000, 100000 mark by
Friday when the subscription
period ends.
Small subscribers by the thou
sands or even millions must come
In this week to make the loan
success. Treasury officials count
strcng!y on the help Of the men
and women with small savings who
will loan their dollars 70 the gov
eminent for the nations war
against Germany. Almost $780,
100000 remains to be raised.
The New York federal reserve
district has approached nearest in
total subscriptions ito minimum
allotment and the San francisco
district 10 farthest from the mark.
The Chicago district, Of which
Ottumwa 10 part, has subscribed
$13A00o, 900 toward an allotn1e nt
Of $26o, ,ooo, 900 TO s375, ,ooo, 900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
ROCK ISLAND
::::::::;::!!!!'ECEIvERSH|P :::!'E :! :!
IS AT AN END
Former Football for Specu-
latOrs Becomes New Com
pany, With Reid Moore
Faction Out.
DICKINSON REGIME
PRAISED BY JUDGE

Chicago, June 1.-THE receivershir
for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Railway Co., one of the great systems
Of the country, was terminated by or
der Of Judge Carpenter in the U. S
district court here today.
Judge Carpenter announced that he
would discharge Jacob M. Dickinson
former secretary Of war, who has been
receiver, and stated that the reorgani'
cation plans are acceptable to the
court
MooREs ARE OUT.
The financial collapse of the Rock
Island has been cited in congress, in
courts and before investigating bodies
as one OF the most fragrant cases of
financial buccaneering in the history
I of the country.
The reorganization plan was submit
ned to Judge Carpenter and details
made public three months ago. New
capital and new company from which
the Reid-M Moore control is said to have
been eliminated are cardinal points of
the reorganization.
The decree dismissing the receiver
was signed this afternoon. Judge Car
penter said:
RECEIVER is PRAISED.
"The able administration of this
property by Judge Dickinson as re-
ceiver has made this extraordinary
proceeding possible. This is a reor-
eanization withoutga sale, the property
returning to the original company and
in this the proceeding is historical in
the annals of receiyerships The Rock
Island will pay its debts and has
plenty of money with which to do So
A meeting Of stockholders will be
held here June 81. and another, as le-
.Eally required, at Davenport, Iowa,
lIune %.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
JOLIET PRISONERS
HAD WEAPON STORE

Joliet, Ill. June 11.-An astonishing
collection OF knives, files and sharp
edged tools was brought to light at the
prison here when search OF the cells
WAS begun.
Weapons OF this sort were found in
practically every cell and 1t was said
to be apparent that the convicts had
been collecting them for months. Sew
eral sticks of dynamite were found in
one cell
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
ANTI-STRIKE
LAW JOLTED
GOVERNMENT CAN USE lkJUNC.
TIoN, But EMPLOYERS CAM
NOT, SAYS COURT.

Washington. D. c., June 11.-lnjunc
tions against labor unions under the
Sherman antitrust law, the supreme
court decided today in dismissing pro
ceedings against New York carpenters
unions can be secured only by the gov,
ernment and not by private persons
Justices McKenna. Van Devanter and
Brandeis dissented
Injunction proceedings brought by
"open shop" wood work manufacturers
to restrain New York carpenters
union and others from refusing to
work on their products we're dismissed
by the court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
ILLINOIS AND OHIO
EXCEED DRAFT QUOTA

Springfield, III, June 11.-Governor
Lowden today reported Illinois total
selective draft registration is 672, ,49s
distributed as follows:
I Whites. 549,13; colored. 22.2s9:
aliens. 95,145: alien enemies, 6,05l: IN
dicated possible exemptions, s3s,s73.
The census bureaus estimate for
Illinois was 642.533 which did not in
clude $4,000 guardsmen and army en-
listments.
Columbus. Ohio. June ll-Registra-
ton il Ohio exceeded army estimates
$4,000. totalling 565,192, according to
an official statement from the Office of
Gov James NJ Cox today
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
MORE BLUE LAW
CHARGES FAIL

Waterloo. June 11.-County Attor-
ney F, j. Wenner today instructed the
Justice of peace. having jurisdiction. to
tile but one complaint of blue law
violation against the Waterloo Times.
Tribune. nineteen of whose employees
were arrested yesterday morning by
Constable r. A. Graf After complaint
was filed. the county attorney ordered
its dismissal, because supreme court
decisions say Sunday papers are a
necessity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
EASTLAND DAMAGE
SUITS DISMISSED

Washington, D. c.. June 11.-Feder.
al Judge Lands order for trial to-
gether of 377 damage claims aggregat.
ing about 100000 arising out Of the
Eastland steamship disaster in Chica-
go was annulled today by the supreme
cour.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
IOWA PRIEST HAS
HIS OWN BLUE LAW

Sioux City, June 1l.-Rev. T. G..
Plante. pastor Of ST. Jean the Baptist
Catholic church. walked down the
aisles Of his church yesterday and
handed a pin to each woman wearing
low neck gown, suggesting 1t be used
Immediately. Then he announced that
those who appear here next Sunday
in such xowns win be ssnt home"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
Hospital
Unit In France

I oNDoN. June 1.-THE Chi.
IL eaeo Red Cross unit left
London today for France, where
II will take over a hospital of 500
heds.
The unit numbers nearly 200
persons. Il arrived IN London on
Nhn NAnaAlkA RAAAAAlAA
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
G0ethQls Orders
is Wooden Ships

VY7AsHiNGTok, D. c., June H.
w Contracts for construction Of
sixteen wooden ships were let
today by Major General George w.
Goethals, general manager Of the
shipping boards emergency fleet
corporation. Ten went to Sander
son & Porter, a New York concern
and six to the Maryland shipbulId-
Ing company Of Baltimore.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
MEETING At ELDON

Eldon Is to be visited by members Of
the county committee tomorrow night
and big rousing is planned for 8
o'clock In the opera house. The time
Is short and the committee expects to
make every minute count The speak
ers who are to address the meeting
are William McNett and Major T. P.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12

Will your boy be In the trenches?
II not, some friends boy will be.
Dollars now may save boys later.
Remember your bond is worth
par. You are not giving anything
away.
Save to buy a liberty bond. You
can purchase on the installment
plan without interest.
See any bank or the Liberty
Loan committee. Commercial club.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
KING HOST TO PERsHiNe,

London, June 1l.--General Pershing
and u. S. Ambassador Page took
luncheon with King George and Queen
Mary at buckingham palace today.
The king has invited the enlisted men
In General Pershing's party to visit the
palace on Tuesday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
DRIVE SCORES
BIG ADVANCE
Quarter Million Dollars in
First Four Days of
Campaign

Wednesday is the last day Of the big
drive for the sale OF Liberty Bonds in
Wapello county and the committee
making the canvass for the loan urges
those who have already pledged and
who are expecting to subscribe for
part Of the bonds to hasten to the
banks and make their application.
There was $s2.50o added to the total
pledged published Saturday and fifty
five more persons have had their
names added to the list of those visited
by the solicitors. The pledges ranged
from $50 to $3.50
RESULTS OF DRIVE.
The results of Saturdays drive by
the solicitors shows the following
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
FAMOUS HUN AIRMAN
KILLED IN FLANDERS

Amsterdam. June 1l.-A Berlin dis
patch reports the death in action In
Flanders of Baron Ernst Won Plener.
one Of Germany's most celebrated
aviators
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
.COASTBASES
|. OF GERMANS
THREATENED
Ostend and Zeebrugge Are
in Line of British Army's
Newest Advance in North
ern Belgium.
LINE is ADVANCED
SOUTH OF MESSINES
TWO SHIPS SUNK,

London, june 11-The American
sailing vessel Magnus Manson has
been sunk by a German submar-
inc. She was sent down after the
crew had loft her.
The Belgian relief commission
has received an uneonfirmed ~
port that the Norwegian steamship
John Bake 1911 tons gross, with
1000 tons Of wheat for Belgium by
way Of Rotterdam, has been sunk.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
ARTILLERY IN DUEL,

Paris, June IL. There was active
artillery fighting last night north Of
all Somme. the war ofice announces.
',n;, maa srman raid west OF Cerny was re-
WIS led.
OF the statement says:
bry'To the west Of Cerny the enemy ~
w CONTINUED on Page So
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ITALIANS RESUME DRIsE

Rome, June 1.-THE Italians have
resumed the offensive. Today's official
statment says they have captured
Monte Ortigara east OF Gina Undice
and have carried Angelic pass
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
|0WANS WILL
SUPPORT FOOD
CON 7 R0L BILL
Lever Measure, Maximum
Price Rule Eliminated,
Ready for Debate
MINIMUM PRICE
TO PRODUCERS
PRICE LEVEL is HIGH.

Warrington, o. c., June H.
The level Of prices paid producers
Of principal crops on June was
9e.e pea cent higher than year
ago and 107 per cent above the
past nine years. average on that
date, the department. Of agrIeul-
ture reported today. Producers Of
meat animals on May IS received
48.4 per cent more than 4 year
ago and II per cent more than the
average price on that date In the
last seven years.
The composite condition Of all
crops on June I was So per cent
below their ten year average on
that date.
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CONTINUED on PAGE So
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-25
HIGHER TEMPERATURE AND CO.
PIoUS SHOWERS PROVE MOST
BENEFICIAL.
RAIN TOO ABUNDANT IN
SOME SECTIONS OF IOWA
Spring Sown Grains Coming Up and
Show Good Stand-Corn Flowing
Progressing Rapidly With Soil in
Fine Condition-Pastures Now Sup
plying Some Feed-WeekIy Bulletin.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, April 25.-The weekly
weather and crop service bulletin for
Iowa. issued today by Director George
NJ. Chapel, says:
Higher temperatures and copious to
heavy showers have been very bene-
fetal to all vegetation, but in some 10
calities, especially in the northwestern
and southeastern quarters Of the state.
the rainfall was sufficient to retard
western counties the rainfall ranged
from one to more than four inches.
Spring sown grains OF all kinds are
coming up and show good stand, and
winter wheat has made considerable
Improvement Flowing for corn is
progressing rapidly with the soil in
fine condition.
IF the weather continues favorable
corn planting will begin in the south
eastern counties the latter part OF this
week, and the corn acreage will be de-
cidedly increased. Much more than
the usual amount Of potatoes and small
garden truck is being planted. Pas
lures are supplying some feed and
grass is beginning to grow rapidly I'M
der the effects OF warmth and abundant
moisture. Fruit is still promising"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-25

Cedar Rapids, April 25.--That left
handed batsmen will not thrive in the
Central Association this summer Is the
firm belief Of Manager Bill Collins
according to his statements during a
conversation held shortly before the
team left on its four-day road jaunt.
With surplus Of southpaw twirl-
ers serving the apple from the peak
to c. A. clouters. as has been the case
in past seasons, Bill Is positive that
the man who swings from the port side
Of the platter will be at serious dis
advantage and will not he so great
power in the attack as VIII be the
right handed swatsman.
This conviction Of the local boss had
considerable to do with his release OF
Loren Erwin, speedster, who wanted
berth with theylocals but who was cut
loose because of his apparent weak
ness with the ash. Erwin turned his
right side toward the hill and when
even the right handed fingers were
beginning to put something on the
pill, he pulled badly. With him gone
there will be single left-hander with
the club, Walt Rallinger in left field
Rallinger. however, has none OF the
faults that were evident in Erwins
style of clouting and possesses many
habits Of value. For one thing Rally
can bunt and when he does dump the
hide along the third or first base line
he can sprint some to beat IL out. AZ
we'll Ire takes healthy cut at the elu-
sive curve ball and steps directly into
the arc of the break without the slight
est fear
Unless some OF the new men, who
may appear with Bunny players now
in uniform get TO going badly, swins
from the left, the Cedar Rapids ciup,
once Rallinger has taken his turn VIII
present an unbroken array OF right
handlers. Portside fingers will doubt
less appear infrequently against TINS
club during the season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-25

buchanan, who Ia turn decided the
second story OF the building TO the
Masonic lodge for = consideration. The
lodge will Immediately make the nec-
essary alterations and repairs so they
may occupy 1t by their next meeting
in May.
Harold Cronk, Of Des Moines, was
in town Monday visiting his father, H.
G. Cronk, and two children.
Miss Addie Walker is confined In
Des Moines hospital after undergoing
an operation.
MIR. and Mrs. r. W. Adair and chill
dren, of Toledo. were visiting relatives
here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. E.. Ramsdell OF
Tama, visited at the c. J. Stevens ana
r. Z. Austin homes Sunday.
Miss Francesca Pic, who has been
performing her duties as nurse in the
Austin home for the last three weeks,
left Saturday for her home in Tama.
Mrs. Austin Is much improved in
health, being able to be UP in chair
every day for q short time and walk
ing a few steps.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Nash, who have
been at the soldiers home in Mar
shalltown for the winter, have re-
turned here and will occupy their cot
tage for the summer. ,-
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ledger and chill
dren have moved to Ackiey where
they will make their home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-25
NOTED ARTISTS AT CORNELL.
Gluck, ZimbaIist and Chicago Sym
Phony Orchestra at Festival.

Special to Times Republican.
Mt Vernon, April 25.-The eighteenth
annual May Festival at Cornell Col
lege will begin this year on May "a
and will have as its stars Alma Chuck,
the world famed soprano; Efrem Zim-
Dalist. the violin!st the Chicago Sym
phony orchestra; Lambert Murphy,
tenor. and Miss Bertha Hart. pianist.
Madame Gluck will give the first Of
the five concerts on Thursday evening.
singing in one OF the few recitals
which she will give in the west this
season. She will be followed Friday
afternoon by her husband, Efrem Zim-
balist, who will also play Saturday.
Zimbalist Is young Russian. 26 years
old, who in his four tours Of America,
has won a renown equal to that OF
Kreisler or Elnan.
The third concert will be given by
the Chicago orchestra, which has for
eighteen years played at Cornell every
spring and has come to regard itself
as a fixed part of the Cornell May fes-
tlvai. This season it is playing at but
four other festivals, those at Buffalo,
Springfield, Mass. Ann Arbor, and
Oberlin Lambert Murphy will be the
tenor at this concert.
The soloistS with the orchestra Sat
urday afternoon will be Mr.. Zimbalist.
as violinist. and Miss Bertha Hart, OF
the Cornell Conservatory of Music, as
pianist Miss Hart is a. musician OF
rare ability and has played with the
Chicago Symphony on several other
occasions.
The festival will be concluded Sat
urday evening when the orchestra, the
Cornell Oratorio Society of 1870 voices
and Lambert Murphy. as tenor. will
present "Hiawathas Wedding Feast,
by Coleridge Taylor.