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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
Farmers Are Busy.

Slathers OF work was accomplished
in Mahaska county fields yesterday
and today. The farmers were about
before daylight and tthey used every
available moment planting and plow-
ing, Much blowing yet remains %
be done however and more planting.
But the work is moving right along.
This accounts for the absence Of the
farmer from the town.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
sprinu Greek BRIDGE

Work on the county bridge at
Spring Creek on the Iowa City road
is being pushed rapidly and much
Roadway is being made. With fave
orable weather. the county road and
bridge work has begun again III earn
act
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
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BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES
Il 80 $3.50. !. = !. .r.+.ff. i.

~ - - eS TTTrT%
EISIM1NGER. Born, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Eisiminger, SIG Sixth
avenue east, May II, 1917, a boy.
PYLE.--Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam w. Pyle, No 500 South B street,
Tuesday morning, May 6, 1917, a fine
eight pound son. Mother and babe
doing nicely and the ranks of the Os.
kaloosa fire department have new
recruit.
BALLINGER. - Martha Ballinger
wife of Thomas Ballinger, died at her
home at 215 North street, May II,
1917, at 1130 p. m, of cancer, after
an illness of eight months duration,
aged 46 years, IL months and Is
days. Her husband, Thomas Ballin,
ger, one son, Harold, mother, Mrs.
Thomas Bowers. three brothers and
one sister are left to mourn. Fun.
eral services at the Cheesman Fun
eral Home Sunday at $3.50 p. M, and
burial in Forest cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
BACK IA Old Halnts.

Our old friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Balti.
more oriole, are here, as blythe and
gay as ever. We understand they
are looking for summer quarters and
are preparing to build.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
new Machine purchased.

A machine for use In applying hot
petroleum to the streets has been
eprchAsel by pubic sphstiiption q,
Lake City. SIS 4
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
Everybody,s poino II.

Oskaloosa has already enlisted a
small army of garden workers. And
practically everybody in town is do
ing II now.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
S2t5 Per Acre.

Henry Ringgenberg has bought a
240acre farm north Of Ilayinia for
which the I.slton star says ne paid
S2l5 per acre, {st.,ss,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
Convention Notes.

Aside from the names already men
toned, the following delegates were
present: Prof, w. c. Dennis of Sinnp.
son College, and Miss Hazel Stuntz OF
Cornell College. From @. II. U. the
delegates were: Prof. T. Belle Cham.
bers and Prof. Grace l.. Crozier, Miss
Edyth A. Huff, NJ c. Pierson, Floyd
B. La Favre, Lawrence A. Whitcomb
and e. r. Borton.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17

In the report of the Resolutions
Committee, at presented by Prof, w.
&c. Dennis, special dispatches were
Eat to President Woodrow Wilson
e. Washington, d. c., urging the
AZ. ion of National Prohibition as
ali emergency war measure, and also
10 ,l9n. William Il. Green of the
w ~: and Means Committee of the
II cxe, protesting against the idea OF
h ,e u. s.. Government receiving reve'
rue from the liquor interests. The
secretary was also instructed to send
letters to both the Iowa senators and
congressman opposing the idea OF
revenue being received by the gov.
eminent and favoring National Prohi'
bition, not only as war measure
but also as a part Of the Constitution
of the Nation. Sincere and hearty
thanks were also extended for all
favors received.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13
EDICT CAUSES CONGESTION OF
LOADED CARS AT WESTERN
POINTS
WILL DECLINE EASTERN FREIGHT
In Kansas City Condition Is Reported
~ the Worst In the History
Of Traffic

Chicago. Feb. 13.--lRefusal OF east
ern railroads to accept shipments.
owing to the submarine embargo, Is
causing an almost unprecedented
congestion OF loaded freight cars in
western terminals. according to Of
ficials OF various trunk lines.
Steps were being taken here today
to relieve the situation here by adopt
ing the measures taken by eastern
roads. From the operating depart
ments OF several western roads went
out orders to refuse shipments billed
to destinations east OF Chicago or the
Atlantic seaboard unless guarantees
Of storage facilities were presented.
In Chicago yards. according to Of
dcials Of the Rock Island. there are
more than 800 loaded cars consigned
to the Atlantic seaboard' from points
on the Rock Island railroad alone.
Most Of these contain grain for ex-
port. Eastern roads will not handle
them until swift clearance is assured.
At other Rock Island terminals are
700 additional loads.
Northwestern ofiicials also admit
that they are facing a problem in
keeping their rolling stock moving
Continued on Page %
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13

industrial leaders. controlling the
munition manufactures, told the gov
ernment the only way to end the
war was by unlimited submarine war
fare. These interests always have
been anti-American. They succeeded
In convincing Quartermaster-G General
Won Ludendorff.
Meanwhile the National Liberals,
who would welcome war with Am
erica. won over Foreign Secretary
Zimmerman to the submarine policy.
Finally the kaiser's birthday con-
ference at German great headquar-
ters, January 81. did not include In
Its conference such officials as Min
lister OF the Interior Won Hellfrlch,
Minister OF Colonies Solf and the i'm
periai treasurer, Count Won Roedern,
known to be opposed to inviting Am
erlcan Intervention,
The speech made by Imperial
Chancellor Won Bethmann-H Hollweg
In the reichstag early in December.
where he announced peace overtures
won over the socialists to the sup
port Of any course the chancellor
might advocate.
In the same way, the. kaiser's sub
marine blockade won over the food
producers and the group OF Industrial
leaders to a continuation OF hostil-
tiles. The government peace pro-
posal united the Teuton people as
they never before were united. They
believe firmly they must ight on In
their own defense, Everybody In
Germany Is working day and night,
The answer which the entente
powers returned to the peace pro-
posal, as well as to president viii
son's suggestions, so frightened Tur-
key that the Ottoman empire will
continue In the war Just so long as
Germany defends Constantipople.
Bulgaria 10 absolutely In the hands
CONTINUED on Page ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13
GERMAN OFFICIALS ASTON|SHEO WHEN
US.CALLED AMBASSADOR GERARD HOME

Berne, Feb, 13.--Berlin was as
tonished. officials and the public alike
when President Wilson broke rela-
tions with Germany. The astonish-
ment came because officials had re-
Gently been assured by German-Am-
ericans In the United States that Will
son would not sever relations. for
fear Of a German-Amerlcan upris-
ing. The same belief was held by
the German public.
When the American embassy train
left Berlin, the imperial chancellor.
Won Bethmann-Hollweg, was admit
teday downcast over the situation,
and believed America wanted war
with Germany. II was noticeable
also when Foreign Secretary Zlm-
norman received the American cor
respondents shortly before their de-
parture. he was plainly nervous. He
likewise insisted President Wilson
wants war" and denied that Germany
made any irrevocable promises in
the Sussex note.
Writing now from neutral Swiss
soil, II Is possible for the FIRST time
to tell what led to the developments
which led Germany to her decision
FOR a renewal Of unlimited submar-
Inc warfare fA
Determination to use the submar-
Inc In unlimited warfare dates back
TO Noyember. II was then that Ger
many's International affairs were at
the greatest crisis OF the war The
socialists warned the emperor that
unless he moved Immediately FOR
peace, DR., Philip Scheidemann, (so-
clalist leader In the reichstag) and
other socialist leaders, would head
q movement to bring about peace.
This move came at time when the
German people were destitute ana
despqndent.
N simultaneously the powerful hand
owners, controlling the food supply.
and the equally powerful group OF
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13
IRISH BUY BREAD
AT CHEAPER RATE

Washington. Feb. 13.-Bread made
out OF Minneapolis flour at $I1 a bar
rel is selling cheaper today In Ire
land than bread made out OF the same
flour in the United States before the
present increased prices OF bread,
Representative Rainey of Illinois to-
day declared In a letter to David
Houston. secretary Of agriculture.
Rainey charged there is a conspi-
racy by the Master Bakers associa-
ton Of the United States and the
wheat millers to prevent passage OF
the bill repeating the tax on mixed
flour--corn starch or corn flour and
wheat flour-also a concerted effort
on their part to boost the price Of
bread throughout the country.
Rainey says he will tell the federal
trade commission all details in its
investigation OF food prices, as order
ed by President Wilson.
The movement to increase the price
OF bread commenced at the Salt Lake
convention last year Of the National
association at which time II
was determined there should be a ma
tion-wide movement to increase the
price of bread. accompanied by pub
licity campaign to be undertaken for
the purpose Of educating people as to
the necessity from the bakers stand
point Of increasing the price Of bread,
Rainey said in his letter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13
STATE HIGHWAYS
ARE DISCUSSED
Committees Of House and Senate Of
Legislature Consider Measures
In Joint Session

Salem. Feb. 13.-Two bills cover
ing consideration Of system Of state
highways in Oregon were discussed
today at a meeting Of the senate and
house state highways committees.
One measure provides for increased
motor taxes. to add 100000 an
nually to the states revenues. The
other directs that paved highways be
built from Multnomah county line
to Eugene. via Harrisburg, Forest
Grove and McMinnville. that the Col
umbia highway be extended to A.
toria and that . road be run through
eastern, Oregon. touching whatever
counties agree to supply ore founda-
tions.
A system Of rock post roads, cost
ing under $4,000 a mile. will be
constructed under this act from Eu-
gene to the California line. Roseburg
to Myrtle Point. McMinnville to Tilla-
nook. Medford to the Crater Lake
forest road. Klamath Falls to Med
ford. The Dalles to Bend, Bend to
Lakeview. Eugene to Coos Bay and
LaGrande to Joseph.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13
BERNSTORFF BIDS
CAPITAL FAREWELL

Washington. Feb. 1S..-Count and
Countess Won Bernstorff bade fare
well to Washington today,
They will leave for New York to-
night on special train and sail to-
morrow for Germany aboard the
Frederick VIII.
Bernstorff's last hours here were
given over to formal good byes to
a circle Of friends he has gathered
in eight years service as the kaiser's
envoy. 'i
His Official business has been turn
ed over to the Swiss ofiicials and he
has destroyed in his fireplace the last
Of massive collection Of personal
and oflacial letters he does not desire
to remain on the record. wv
"A state department 'cofical and a
guard will attend him en- route to
New York.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13
DEMAND RELEASE Or
yARROWDALE CREW

Washington. Feb. l3.--Demands
for the release OF the American pris-
oncrs OF the Yarrowdale viii be made
'ua' Germany n wsssmd to-day. with
the demand win 10 an explanation
that the United States Is not seizing
German ships or crews. and is in
terested only In seeing that the ships
are not sunk ms distractions to Am
erlcan harbors.
Germany's tactics toward Ambas-
sador Gerard and other Americans
has aroused officials anger and Of
ficial notice that the Yarrowdaie prIs-
oners are again detained In Germany
has only served TO increase this spirit
toward Germany.
The state department said last
week Germany would learn OF this
governments position toward Ger
man ships and crews and indicated Il
would forward Secretary OF War
Bakers statement on the subject as
a reinsurance to Germany. oficials
supposed. until they heard OF the de-
tention OF the Yarrowdale men. that
Germany had been convinced Of the
safety OF her citizens here.
The Yarrowdale prisoners we're to
have been released Just before the
break In relations. Now Germany has
notified this government. however,
that she Is OBTAINING them In that
country because OF absence OF infor-'
nation as to the treatment Of Ger
mans here.
While the Yarrowdale subject is
before state department heads. the
question Of armament for American
merchant ships Is absorbing Presl-
dent Wilson's attention. II was ex-
pected he would rule on II today or
tomorrow.
In any event, the government holds
steadfastly to the view that they are
entitled to armament, and is trying
to furnish some means OF providing
II either directly or indirectly.
Some congressional opposition to
the move Is expected and Senator
LaFollette already has moved against
such armament In peace times.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13

EMBARGO CAUSE
Of WHEAT SLUMP
big Elevators In Chicago Close Down
Because of Submarine Warfare
and Market Topples

Chicago. Feb. i3.--The announce
ment OF the closing down OF five ele-
vators having capacity Of 7.D00.-
900 bushels each. by the Rosen baum
Grain company. here. shortly before
noon. caused a sharp break In all
grains on the exchange.
May wheat dropped two cents.
July three cents and September an.
Corn and oats also tumbled.
Along with the closing down of
the Rosenbaum elevators. came the
announcement that several other
grain elevators would close. They
are filled with grain and cannot ship.
Trafio conditions are described as
rotten" by grain men, Cars cannot
be secured at any price. A complete
generalization OF the grain market
will follow. they assert. unless relief
Is forthcoming.
The German submarine embargo
on England Is blamed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13
Brand WH|TlOCK TO
REMAIN IN GERMANY

London. Feb. 13.-+America's ac-
tive work in directing Belgian relief
Is about to be ended. The announce
ment was made by the commission
here that all American workers in
Belgium and northern France, in ter
ritory held by the Germans. except q
very few leaders. were about to be
withdrawn. i
Brand Whitlock. American minis
ter to Belgium. Is. however. TO re-
main, although with the German gov
ernment's distinct proviso that he
has no diplomatic standing.
Thus Whitlock will be sne only re-
naming American diplomat on Ger
man territory. now that the break in
relations between America and Ger
many has caused Withdrawal OF Am
erican diplomatic and consular Of
ficials from German soil. fN
Withdrawal of American workers
from Belgium and France does not
mean, however, that the American
Belgian relief commission will dis
continue its work In the United
States. The administration Of the
active work, however. will be turned
over to neutral nations. a
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13
GREAT FLEET OF MERCHANTMEN
PROTECTED BY BATTLRsHIPs
WHILE ON VOYAGE
STEEL NETS WARD OFF MINES
Seven Steamers Reach New York
Hari,or within Few Hours
Of Each Other

New York, Feb. l3.--Seven steam
ers from various British ports arr
rived In New York today within few
hours OF each other. They immedi-
ately suggested to shipping men that
the vessels had been conveyed across
the Atlantic In a body and when the
passengers we're interviewed they
confirmed the conviction that the
British admiralty had evolved such
a scheme Of meeting the submarine
menace.
When the Cunard liner Ascania,
which was among today's arrivals,
left Liverpool. SO merchant ships
were concentrated In waters near
by. waiting convoy. passengers Of the
Ascanis said.
As warshlps arrived. the steamers
were escorted on on their voyages IN
grohps OF three and four.
While traversing waters about
England. trawlers went ahead OF the
ships with heavy steel nets stretch
ed between them to sweep up mines
and guard against torpedoes, the pas
sengers said.
For two days the conveys remain
ed constantly In sight OF the steam
ers and merchant vessels.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13
TWO CUNARD LINERS
ARRIVE IN new YORK

New York, Feb. 13,-The Laconla
and tho Ascania, Cunard liners.
steamed Into New York harbor to-
day Unexpectedly. Both carried pas
sengcrs ana light cargoes.
The Ascania regularly plies bd-
tween Montreal and Liverpool. This
10 her second visit to New York. The
l.aconia 10 a sister, ship TO the Fran
conla, which was torpedoed year
ago. lfM'sA'rt'f NNfs7N 1'w'' N
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13
is Largest VESSEL DESTROYED
SINCE NEW CAMPAIGN WAS
INAUGURATED
SEVERAL Of CREW PR|sAB
Destroyed Ship Was of ,see Tons,
and was Formerly in the
Passeaesr Service

London. Feb. 13.--The White star
steamer Afric was sunk today by Z
submarine. Seventeen Of the Afric's
crew are reported missing.
It was announced later that ..sey-
erai perished" In the sinking Of the
chip.
The Afric was steel vessel Of
1883 tons. one Of the biggest 10
far reported to have fallen victim in
the submarine warfare. She was the
property OF the White star line and
was registered at Liverpool.
The Afric was $50 FEET In length.
with q beam Of ss feet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-13

New York, Feb. 1s. Germany's
biggest prize in the submarine war
fare since February 4, was record
ed today when the 1l.sss-ton white
star liner Afric was sunk.
The biggest ship heretofore de-
troyed in the unbridled submarine
warfare was the British steamer Cal
ifornia Of s,ss2 tons: the Port Ade-
laide. s.1oo tons being the thir
largest.
Local officers Of the White star line
said today the Afric was formerly
In passenger service between Liver
pool and Australia. They did not
know whether she was now in admir-
atty service. but assumed she had
been eommandeered. like other large
liners. for troop transport service.
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mad been shot by the negro, yesterday
uubIishrd notice that he Will seek
pardon from the State pcnitcnllary at
MoundSvillr. where he is serving life
term for first degree murder. The ap'
plication will be made 70 Pardon AT
iorncy l.. G.. pierSon. al Charleston,
about March 10.
About S o'clock one morning early
in 1911 a fight occurred in the Walker
pool room on Market street. and Ser
geant George Devinney rushed from
police headquarters to the scene. Ar
irving there he found some of the men
at the pool room holding Manuel on
the floor, and was told that Manuel had
a gun somewhere about his person.
Wishing 10 treat the negro as humane,
~ as possible, the sergeant ordered
the men TO let Manuel UP, and they
did so. Suddenly reaching into his
bosom. Manuel drew a revolver and
shot Sergeant Drvinney. wounding
him seriously.
Willis Hammerlee. who was just out
side the place. hearing the shooting.
rushed in to Devinner'S rescue. only to
be met with Il death dealing shot from
NanuerS revolver. Manuel was cap
tured and tried in April, 1914. a jury
found him guilty Of first degree muir
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-22
GONDER INF OLDS
PLANS OF GANG
HEARING IN ELM GROVE ROB-
eERY CASE MARKED BY SEN.
SArlONAl STORY.
Wayne Reeee Held to Grand Jury
Brother Fined for Shooting.
Two Hearings Today.

Weakening under gril!inS EXAM
nation by Assistant Prosecuting At
rorney Carl G. Eacaman. in a series
OF hearings before Justice Charles
Seibert, al the county Jail last even
ing, Joe Gender. supposed TO be. one
of the gang OF young men who nave
taken on" number of places at Elm
Grove during the past few weeks.
oneneri IN and revealed some Of the
secrets Of the gang. The Gender boy
apparently was not connected vitality
with the robbery Of George Seloert 5
pool room last Sunday morning. and
10 was released on his. own recog-
nizance to appear when needed as 4
As the result OF the series OF hear
ings last evening, in which an lnves-
tigation Of the Seibert pool room latest
ro6bery and an alleged robbery at the
ZONES {: Mitchell garage on Saturday
night was being made. Wayne Reece
was held to the grand jury on charge
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(SALE TODAY

made Systc1c
and and rs and
FIc Point de- Genes Marie AnorcttcS fac
through
Of kinds gng possible requr1nen
OF h1st d-
mems Thursday.
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So NeW for Spring!

his place. told of being warned By
Frank Miller. who had closed his pool
room, that the gang of boys was oui
Sunday morning: of catching George
lowers. Wayne Reece and Lester Hob
litZell effecting the entry. and Of chas
ing them with Il revolver and shooting
at them
Another important witness was
County Confidential Deputy Sheriff
Fred Frazier. who testified Of hearing
Ted yelling make an admission that
Wayne Reece had told him of being in
the place and that he had made 4 key
from a pattern secured from Il former
employee at the pool room. The kev.
he said. was thorwn in the creek sun.
Cay morning
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-22
KAMMERLEE'S SLAYER
TO ASK FOR PARDON
Negro Who Shot Sergeant DeVinney
and Murdered Rescuer Wants
Release.

Hayward Manuel the Wheeling ne
gro who early in the year Of 1914 muir
dared William Hammerlee, q st. Glars
willie hucks1cr. when Hammerlee
rushed 10 the rescue OF Police Ser
geant George Devinney, who already
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-22

or Goblin. The pool room: his DrotneI'
Franz Rrecr, was fined S25 and costs
for unlawful shooting at the Grove :
Nnckie Davis and Robert tTed) Wei,
ing H.ere dismissed on charges CT
hreak king into the Jones X Mitchell
garage and were: Immediately rearreSt:
I'd hv Town Marshal Ollie Butler. OF
Elm Grove, on new warrants cnaISlnE
them with having part IN the HeloeI'
oOol room robbery attempt tour morn
ings ago. Davis and Welling VIII nave
their hearings before Squire Se'oert
on this charge this afternoon Al louE
o'clock.
= Sensational Testimony.
The outstanding features OF the
testimony Of Joseph Gender, whose
case was dismissed, are in substance
the following:
That he had been told by Wayne
Reece that Recce and George Bowers
boy who is not yet in CUSTODY, had
broken into George Seiberts pool room
several times and secured cigarettes.
candy. pop. sandwiches anu such
articles.
That between $50 and 3:t5 o'clock
Sunday morning, he, WITH George
Bowers. Frank Reece. Wayae feece
ana Lester f1ODlllHGl "StC -
neighborhood of the State bank ~nen
one of the five, Bowers. he thought.
said they would 80 10 Setherts place;
and get some sandwiches, but he SaI:i
he would not go; that he knew they
were going to break into the pool
room. and that some Of the gang kne%
that the place had been closeu anu
supposed that the coast was. clear.
That they went to Selberts. Dut ne
and Frank Reece hung back and hid III
a doorway at Springer's place while
the others went on TO the pool room,
and that after George Se!bert appre-
hended the trio and chased them,
shooting at them. he later heard a
shot on the porch At the homo or
Frank Miller, where Frank Reece
stayed, and. whirling around, saw
Frank Reece with shotgun still
drawn.
That Frank Reece. calling Seibert a
very vile name, told some of the other
boys that If they saw Seibert to tell
him and he would shoot him.
That Robert yelling had told him
that he was making key for Srfbrrts
place, and that he saw Yelling filing
the key out Of piece OF brass In 4
wise at the Jones & Mitchell garage.
where yelling was employed.
|. George Seibert. in the trials in
which boys were accused Of robbing
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Rivor Kilograms.

steamed into service next week. il was
announced yesterday.