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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12
GETTING READY FOB THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF III
Members Arriving Have Many Confer
eaces-Liquor to be 'Ehe Burning
on"-Commissioner Watson
Recommendations and Other Mat
ters.

Columbia, Jan. S.-N'hile the leg
islative session will not formally con-
vene until tomorrow, it really started
tonight, when, at meeting Of the
hold-over senators, Hon. Legrand 6.
Walker, Of Georgetown, was select
ed as the nominee for president pro
tempore of the senate, which means
his reelection tomorrow This is in
line with the forecast already puo-
lished in The Charleston American.
For chairman of the finance com
mittee, Senator Neils Christensen. OF
Beaufort, has been slated for re-
election.
The caucus agreed upon Senator
Huger Sinkler, of Charleston, for
chairman of the Judiciary committee.
to succeed Howard B. Carlisle, of
Spartanburg, who will not be in the
senate this year.
The hol dover senators agreed upon
the committees which they would rec
ommend for appointment. Senator
George X. Laney, of Chesterfield, pre-
sided.
The members of the general assem-
bly, of 1917, which convenes at noon
tomorrow, began arriving in the city
on the morning trains, and most OF
them will have reached here by mid
night There have been a number Of
conferences during the day in regard
!. to the work of the approaching ses-
sion, and tie senators and members Of
the hoase are getting acquainted with
each ether and outlining their plans.
It should not take long for the SEN
ate to organize and get down to busi-
ness tomorrow. Lieutenant Governor
Bethea, who was reelected during the
past summer, will, of course, preside.
and no opposition has so far develop
ed to Clerk Mann or the other officers
of that body.
In tie house the organization will
probably require considerable time
There Will be spirited contest for
clerk, and Speaker Hoyt may be ep-
posed for reelection by Col. N. George
Evans, of Edgefeld There has been
Z no change of position by the various
candidates for the several other of
fees since this morning, when The
Charleston American gave a general
resume of the whole situation.
The annual message of Governor
Manning will be delivered to the two
bodies as soon as they are ready for
the business Of the session.
The committee appointed by. Gov
ernor Manning to consider a general
revision Of the fire insurance laws of
= the State met here today and complet-
!; edits rfna1% report, which will be
submitted to the governor tomorrow.
s AEsynopsisi iSof the recommendations of
the committee has already been pub
lished in The" Charleston American.
This matter will probably take up a
considerable part of the time of the
legislature.
About Liquor.
One of the principal topics of dis
cussion in political circles today has
been the correspondence between Mr..
w. D. Grist, editor of the Yorkvilie
Enquire. and Mr.. J. K. Breedin, su-
perinteadent of the Anti-Saloon
League, published in The Charleston
american this morning. Mr.. CRISIS
paper. which is one of the leading
county papers of the State, having al
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12
Easy Going.

e(Louisyille Courier-J -Journal)
81 shouldn't think it would be so
bad living abroad
"Why not?"
"If you can't pay your debts you
just declare a moratorium. AnG IL
you are late for work you Simply
turn the clock bacS
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12
The ouiane That Does Not Affect The Hasi

Because ct Its tonic ana laxative effect, LAXA-
1--WE bRoMO QUlNINEis better the ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness M,
1ue'ng In head. Remember the full uame end
~ -'1"ot".e ~F = w f>P VIZ 2ee
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12
Increase in Price Necessary.

Frcm Printers Auxiliary
alter thorough in. est;gation and
canvass Of the newspaper situation
l4.e GeparQment OF Journalism OF the
n.ns&s unlye. sity nus issued the fOi-
lowing bulletin:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
THREE CENT
STAMPS HERE

In anticipation of the new postage
rate, which becomes effective on all
letters except drop letters November
II. the Ottumwa postoffice has about
6O0, 900 three cent stamps
The new regulations provide
that postage shall be paid at the rate
OF three cents an ounce or fraction
thereof on letters except those pass
ing between parties in the city or on
the rural routes out Of the Office.
These remain at the old rate of two
cents.
Post cards are required to be pre-
paid two cents therefore, the one
cent post cards must have one cent
stamp affixed to them in addition to
the one cent stamp impressed upon
them.
The department has recommended
that the use of a two and one cent
stamp on letters and an extra one
cent stamp on post cards be adopted
until the new supply can be manu-
featured. However the local Office
will probably be able to meet the de-
mand from the supply on hand until
the new ones are out.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Mason, north OF
town, left yesterday for few days
visit with friends in Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hess, 724
Cooper avenue, left yesterday fol-
Franklyntown, Pa, to make an ex
tended visit with relatives.
Mrs. Carrie Deacon, 522 East Second
street, left today to visit relatives in
Fairfield.
Mrs. Martin Roach and sister, Miss
Iva Meyer, sol Ray street, left today
to attend the Old Settlers picnic at
Fairfield.
Mrs. A. S. Kelly, 121 North Mclean
street, left today to visit relatives in
Chicago and Evanston, Ill.
Mrs. Charles Brodie of Fairfield re-
turned yesterday after visiting at the
home of Mrs. G.. s. Bissell, 1918 West
Fourth street.
81 Mrs. Olive Chambers Of Aurora, ILL.,,
returned yesterday after visiting Mrs.
A. N. Butler, ia West Park avenue.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
ROCK ISLANDS
FIGHT RENEWED
MAN WHO UNsEATED MooREs IS
IN BATTLE FOR ROADS
CONTROL.

Chicago, Oct. 11.-Nathan Amster Of
Boston, who led the movement which
resulted in Wrestling voting control Of
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
railroad from the Reid-Moore crowd
and allied interests, went into the an
nual meeting Of stockholders Of the
road here today facing a fight over the
election OF directors.
An interstate commerce commission
investigation of the wrecking OF this
road, as we'll as other inquiries,
brought out an unsavory story of high
finance. Mr.. Amster, then practically
unknown as a financier, rallied the
stockholders who had lost millions
around him by advertising in the news
papers.
At meeting in Chicago two years
ago, shortly after the installation OF
the receivership Mr.. Amster con-
trolled proxies amply sufficient to
elect board Of directors of his choos-
ing, with himself as chairman of the
executive committee.
Some months ago the road, having
shared in the prosperity Of the coun-
try, was released from the receiver
ship, and control passed back to the
stockholders. A fight was started to
wrest a majority of the proxies from
Mr.. Amster, and the result Of the con-
test was to be shown In the election Of
directors today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
THIRD CAMP
WILL BE HELD
GOVERNMENT WILL RECEIVE AP.
PLIcATIoNS FOR OFFICERS
TRAINING OCT. is.

The state university at Iowa City
and the state college at Ames are In
cluded in the list Of schools whose
graduates and undergraduates have
taken military training, are eligible for
admittance to the third officers train
ing camp to be commenced January s,
1918. The list Of schools and requires
ments for admission are given, In the
official bulletin issued by the govern
ment Saturday, October s.
The third camp is primarily for ems
listed men Of the regular army, the
national guard or national army, and
only a limited number of college mon
with military training will be admit
ter. Applicants should be between n
and 81 years Of age, and unmarried
men will be given preference.
Men desiring to enter the third train
ing camp should fill out application
blanks provided for that purpose, and
send them to the military instructor OF
the school in which he received milf
tary training. No applications shall be
made to the war department. Men de-
string to enter should send their ap-
plications between October Is and De-
cember /. as no applications will be
considered after December l. The ap-
plications should contain the sigma
lures of three responsible citizens &C.
quainted with the applicant, but no let-
tiers of recommendation are necessary
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
MEN IN CAMP
MUST BE TIDY
PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS NOT
NEGLECTED. BY SOLDIERS
TENTS KEPT CLEAN.

Cleanliness and personal neatness
are requisites demanded Of members Of
G company now stationed at Hemp
stead, N. Y, according to a letter re-
ceived recently from Corporal Frank
Gallagher Of that company.
Inspection Of the company Is made
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock by
Captain Edward Steller, and the men
who appear needing a shave. with
soiled clothing or shoes unshined, are
given reprimand, and often a weeks
confinement to quarters.
Each morning the boys fasten the
guy ropes of their tents to the side
stakes, and furl the tent around the
pole in order that tho sunshine will
dry out tho inside Of the tent, and air
the bedding.
The days work Is started at 1880 a.
m. when the men march about a mile
and a quarter to drill ground. After
three hours Of close order drill. bayonet
practice and strenuous physical cul-
ture, the company returns to camp for
dinner at IL o'clock. The mornings
program is repeated in the afternoon
starting at o'clock, and the return Is
made at 4: 30 p. m. This gives the boys
a hearty appetite. as well as hardening
their muscles and endurance, and many
of them are gaining in flesh.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
RUSSIA FIRM
IN WAR AIMS
NEW GOVERNMENT INDICATES
ALLIES WILL BE ASKED FOR
UNDERSTANDING.

Petrograd, Oct. 1.-THE new Rus
sian government, in declaration to.
day regarding its participation in the
forthcoming allies conference, says
that while discussing questions con-
nected with the common war, the Rus.
sian Representatives will seek to reach
an understanding with the allies on
the basis of the principles proclaimed
by the revolutionary government at its
inception.
"The government" it adds, will
extend its whole strength in support
of the common cause of the allies, to
defend the country, to oppose every
attempt at the conquest of territory of
other nations and every attempt to i'm
pose the will of others on Russia"
In restoring the fighting power OF
the Russian army, 1t Is declared, the
government will follow the democratic
principles already promulgated by the
war minister.
The governments statement ex.
plains at length the civil and military
programs and appeals for national sup
port.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
LOCAL WOMAN
fe home from wart1l0
GIVEsNi'| f'eU II +, fi as.iEE
MRS. o. c.i 1RockMAN; DISTRICT
CHAIRMAN OF IOWA SUI
= FRAGE ASSOCIATION.

TO-
Mrs. ID. C. Brocknan of this city
was appointed chairman of the sixth
congressional district of the WomanS
Suffrage association at the state con
vention held in Des Moines Tuesday
and Wednesday Of this week. Mrs.
Brockman's duty as chairman will DO
work in organization and education In
regard to the suffrage situation In
Wapello, Davis, Mahaska, Monroe,
Keokuk, Jasper and Poweshiek counr
ties. Miss Belle Albert of Eldon is the
retiring district chairman. Other Of
tumwa women, in attendance at the
convention and who have returned
were: Mrs. ]. X. Dysart, Mrs. G. +.
McCarroll, DR.. Ollie Myers, DR.. Mar
garet Mills and Miss Mary Hamilton.
Officers elected were:
President-Miss Anna B. Lawther
of Dubuque.
Vice-president- James A. Dew
lit of Oskaloosa.
Recording secretary-Mrs. H. w.
McElroy of Des Moines.
Corresponding secretary-Dr. Enc
McCullom Jones of Webster City.
Treasurer-Mrs. Ella Caldwell Of
Abel
First auditor-Mrs. w. w. Marsh OF
Waterloo.
Second auditor-Miss Miriam Le-
Compile OF Corydon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12

WOMAN'S WORK.
VOCATIONAL EXPERT At HIGH
SCHOOL TELLS WHAT WOMEN
SHOULD TRAIN FOR,

THE majority Of women marry and
become home makers. hence vocational
training for women should be for
home making" was point brought out
by j. Adams Puffer. vocational expert
from Boston, in his lecture at the high
school last evening. Mr.. Puffer talked
and before the local teachers at the
emergency high school at 4: IL p. m.
His subject last evening was "Vo-
cational Guidance for Girls,' and he
refuted the popular idea that women
are incapable of successfully holding
positions in the business world, but be-
lieved that training for such positions
would prove women as capable as men,
Mr. Puffer is head Of the Bureau OF
Vocational Education in Boston. and
has gained his experience as q voca-
tional expert as head Of the Industrial
school at Westboro. Mass. He is maxi
Ing a tour of Iowa lecturing at the
county institutions and in the public
schools of some Of tho principal cities.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12

The Red Cross chapter at Eldon has
been very active in the surgical dress
ings and a large class which is under
the instruction of Mrs. Ohle, will give
an exhibit of their work Wednesday
October II at their headquarters. A
musical program will be feature and
a chicken noodle supper will be served
at o'clock A very cordial invitation
is extended to all interested to attend
The proceeds will be turned back into
the chapters Golfers for relief work.
The affair marks the graduation of
the following members Of the surgical
dressings class: Mesdames George Hol-
land, George Myers, George Lasley,
Edward Easton, Edward Sawyer, F.
Murray. o. Kittle, Joe Hunnell, Curt
Henderson and John Enyart. A train
leaves Ottumwa for Eldon at 3: go D. m.
and the return may be made on an 8
o'clock train.
The sewing committee will meet on
Saturday afternoon at o'clock at Of
tumwa Red Cross headquarters and a
full attendance is desired as business
of importance is to be discussed.
Much interest has been shown in the
cold tomato relish which Is being can
ned in large quantities at headquarters
this week for soldiers and sailors. The
mixture is not cooked at all. The re-
cipe is given below:
Gold Tomato Relish.
peck green tomatoes chopped fine;
'drain one-half day.
2 cups celery chopped fine
3 large onions or six small ones,
chopped fine.
2 large green peppers chopped fine.
2 cups granulated sugar.
n cup salt. NJ
tablespoonful white mustard seed.
quart strong vinegar.
Mix thoroughly and can cold.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
CORNAND SPUDS
IN ABUNDANCE
WEATHER AND CROP BULLETIN
HAS CHEERING NEWS THIS
WEEK IN IOWA.

The report of DR.. G. M. Chapel, d.
rector of the Iowa weather and crop
service, is full Of good news this week.
Despite the heavy frosts which did
some damage, the crop outlook Tor
corn and potatoes will show Iowa do.
ing her duty in feeding the world.
The week was much colder and
drier than usual, the temperature be-
ing about Z degrees below the normal,
and the rainfall was practically nil.
The frost of October was much more
damaging over the southeastern coun-
ties than was reported last week; the
one on the 9Th was killing in all parts
of the state except over the extreme
western and southwestern counties
and the hard freeze on the 9Th was
general in all districts.
About 40 per cent Of the corn In
the northeastern counties has been
seriously damaged, with less injury to-
ward the west and south to the ex-
IRENE southwestern corner Of the
state, where the damage probably did
not exceed more than to per cent
and most Of that only slight.
Considering the crop as a whole,
about 20 to IS per cent was fully ma
ture, 10 to IL per cent was slightly
damaged and the remainder will be
soft or chaffy, depending on the char
acter Of the weather during the next
few weeks. The total yield will be
greater than last year, and the condi-
ton of the crop in the northeastern
district Is much better than it was in
1915 when killing frost and freezing
temperature occurred in that district
on August Goth. A great deal more
than the usual amount of the crop is
in shock or silo on account Of the
shortage of the hay crop. Much ex-
cellent seed corn has been gathered
and much more should be selected at
once from the best of the frosted fields
and properly cared for, as good seed
corn will be in demand next spring.
Popcorn husking will begin in Ida and
Sac counties in about ten days. Both
the yield aud quality of this crop Is
good. The yield Of potatoes is turning
out fairly well, the quality is generally
good and the output will be much lar.
ger than last year on account Of
greatly increased acreage. 1t is
thought that winter apples may have
been damaged by the hard freeze on
the 9Th. Good soaking rains are now
needed for fall sown grains, grass
lands and for the water supply, then
clear, cool weather for drying out the
corn.
Notwithstanding the fact that fall
grains were badly winter-killed and
that the planting season was cold and
wet and the summer unusually cool.
Iowa has done her share toward feed
ing the nation and the world.
The small grain crops were excep'
tionally good; there will be consider.
ably more than the normal amount OF
corn and the truck crops were ex
cellent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
TOLL
IS DECREASING
ENGLAND LOSES FOURTEEN
SHIPS, FRANCE THREE, ITALY
TWO, NORWAY NONE.

London, Oct. 11.-Fourteen ships OF
more than 1000 tons and two smaller
ships were sunk by submarines or
mines last week, according to the cd
miralty figures given out last night.
This is three more lareg vessels
than were sunk last week, but the
figures show that the U-boat menace
is being kept we'll in hand.
NO MORSE SHIPS SUNK.
Not one Norwegian ship was sunk
last week by German submarines for
the first time in more than a year,
according to a dispatch to the Morn
ing Post from Christiania. The Te-
dens Tegnzu of Christiania prints a
diagram purporting to show that Nor
wegian sinkings have decreased as
the efficiency of the allies in dealing
with submarines has increased.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
FRENCH SPIRIT
lSUNQUENCHED
SOCIALISTS FAVOR STOCKHOLM
MEETING, BUT FAVOR STRONG
DEFENSE ALSO.

Bordeaux, Oct. 1.-THE social con,
gress ended today in complete tri'
umph for the majority section. Their
resolutions, drawn up by M. Renaudel,
leader of the majority socialists in the
chamber Of deputies. were passed by q
vote of 1900 to 81. The resolutions,
which take up two newspaper columns,
favor the Stockholm conference and
affirm determination Of the socialists
to obtain the necessary passports for
delegates to attend 1t.
The resolutions also approve Of so
cialist representation in the cabinet. a
more vigorous national defense policy
and a revision Of the war objects Of
the allies.
Finally the resolutions declare. that
the socialist party should vote in favor
Of Frances war appropriations IN or
der to demonstrate that 1t Is the unani.
nous will of the party to assure
national defense.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
SEED CORN WEEK
SET BY HARDING

The week of October to 13, inclu-
sive, has been designated as "Seed
Corn Week. by Governor Harding.
Realizing the serious condition Of
the seed corn situation, especially
after the freezes of the past few days,
the farmers are advised to take vigor.
GUS steps to gather and store a large
amount of seed corn.
From reliable sources it is learned
that there will be great shortage OF
seed in the northern part of the corn
belt, notably North Dakota, Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Michigan and South Dako.
ia, and each Iowa corn grower is
urged that he not only save plenty Of
seed for himself, but should also make
provision as far as possible to supply
others not so fortunate.
While more seed corn is available in
southern Iowa than In the northern
part OF the state, it Is apparent that
there is a great opportunity for farm.
ers to be OF service to their country
and also to market some of their corn
above the ordinary price by saving =
surplus Of seed in this section.
When time for selling arrives every.
one having seed corn for sale is asked
to list 1t with the county agent who
will be in a position then to pass the
information along to those who wish
to buy.
Save seed corn, and save IN
abundance Of it," is the advice of
County Agent Scott. "
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
TO CELEBRATE
COLUMBUS DAY
x. OF G. WILL HONOR PATRON
AND LAUNCH BIG ARMY CAMP
DRIVE TOMORROW.

Plans will be completed at their
meeting tonight for the celebration OF
Columbus Day tomorrow by General
Shields council Knights Of Columbus,
The women of the three Catholic
parishes of the city will participate in
the observance of Columbus day and 1t
will be one Of the biggest events eyer
attempted by the local knights.
A drive for 100000 for the canton
ment fund that is to provide recreation
places for the Catholic men IN the
army in the same manner as the Y. M.
G. A. is caring for the soldiers, Will be
launched at this celebration. An effort
will be made by the Knights OF Column
bus councils Of Iowa to raise 100000
of this fund.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
WANT SOLDIERS
NAMES FOR SHAFT

The names Of all the men who enlist
ed from Wapello county in the service
Of their country as well as those who
enlisted outside Of the county but who
are at present residing in the county
or are buried here, will be inscribed on
the soldiers monument being erected
in the city park.
The list of men enlisting outside Of
the county is still very incomplete, and
names of these old soldiers should be
sent to the soldiers relief committee
composed Of G. w. Nye Of Agency, B.
w. Van der Veer Of Ottumwa and
Amos Gray of Eddyville. These names
may be sent in care OF the county
auditor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
DID NOT KNOW
U.S.. WAS IN WAR

An example Of the ignorance con-
corning vital facts in which the Ger
man soldiers as well as the other Ger
man subjects are kept, which was ap-
palling to the Americans acquainted
with all important national and inter-
national situations by the press, is
given in letter received from an Of
somewhere in France"
A number of German soldiers re-
Gently brought into the camp express
ed great amazement on discovering
that their captors were really Amer
leans. They had been told that the
American uniforms were in reality a
disguise affected by the British SOL
diers. They had been taught that the
submarine blockade established by the
Germans had been SO effective that II
was impossible for Americans to land
either in England or France.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-12
BOOST BABY
BEEF CLUBS
EXTENSION DEPARTMENT AT
AMEs SENDS MAN HERE TO
BUILD UP INTEREST.


Wapello county youngsters are be
ing interested in the Iowa Boys Beef
club this week by Charles Heezen OF
the extension department at Ames.
Mr.. Heezen came yesterday and will
spend week in different parts of the
county enrolling the boys of the com
munity in this work. At least twenty.
five will be listed before he leaves. He
worked with County Agent Scott in
the Agency and Bladensburg vicini.
ties yesterday
In addition to the trips to the state
college at Ames and international
live stock show at Chicago as prizes
member of the club has the priv.
lege of exhibiting his products at the
state fair and the southern Iowa fair
at Oskaloosa.