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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
VILLA ESCAPES NET

Douglas, Ariz., Nov. 24.-Available
Carranza reports early today indi-
Gated that the failure OF his comman-
ders combined with erroneous infor-
nation, had resulted in complete
change in the plans of Gen. Alvaro
Obregon to crush the Villa forces in
Sonora and end revolutionary strife in
Mexico.
General Rodriguez, escaping from
Cananea and misleading the Carranza
ehieftain since Saturday, was report
I'd on his way to reinforce the No
gales garrison with his army of be-
tween 1000 and 1000 men, Colonel
Cardenas leading 1900 Carranza cav
airy, was last reported headed for the
Sonora river valley, in the belief that
200 of Rodriguezs men sent south
form Cananea as a lure was the main
Villa body.
Advance guards of the Carranza
Ind Villa forces have been fighting
lor two days at Lebota which was
reported occupied for the second time
by Carranza soldiers last night.
General Obregon is preparing to
Bummon two more divisions of rein
torcements to Sonora.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
IS LIVE
.bO0sTERF0
Prominent Stock Raiser Is
Heartily in Favor Of
Proposed Show
SAYS OTTUMWA HAS
MANY PROMOTERS

"OttumWa has better bunch OF
real live boosters than any town In
the state, and 1T is the ideal location
for such fair. hope to see 1T start
ed for 1t is bound to be success; q
benefit to every individual as well as
the city and surrounding community"
says Joe Schoech, prominent stock
raiser living in the southwestern part
of the county in speaking Of the pro-
posed fair for southern Iowa ana
northern Missouri to be held here.
Mr.. Schoech is the proprietor OF the
Cloverdale stock farm in Adams town
ship and is breeder OF registered
Shropshire sheep. He showed at the
live stock show here last year. He
is in favor of anything to boost the
fair. He realizes that this city, this
county, this part Of the two states are
ideal countries to draw upon. Having
been In the work Of stock raising he
knows that the counties through these
sections are abounding with high class
stock, good farm products and agricul-
tural displays. He believes that it is
possible to call upon these resources
in building up an exposition which
would be for all southern Iowa and
northern Missouri through and
through and which would do great
credit to everyone connected with the
project.
Jonas Sax Is an Ottumwa man who
was actively interested In the old coun-
try fairs and he is just as enthusiastic
over the new one. He says that he is
heartily in favor of anything which
would boost Ottumwa and believes
that fair to include all this section
of the two states would be just the
thing to do 1t. He gives his undivided
support to any movement which may
be started and hopes to see it reach
it's ultimate success.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
NEW YORK BABE,
BORN DEFECTIVE.
DENIED OPERATION
PARENTS DECIDE TO LET MA
TURE REMOVE INFANT WHICH
WOULD BE CRIPPLE.

New York, Nov. PA case resem-
bling that of the Bollinger baby of
Chicago, developed here today when
New York physician confronted the
question whether the life a defective
baby should be saved by surgical
operation, despite the wishes Of the
parents. The baby, a girl, was born
last night Mentally the child appears
to be normal but is paralyzed below
the waist, has club feet, distorted knee
joints and a spinal ailment which, ply
sicians say, will prove fatal II an op-
GRAFTON is not soon performed.
Dr. julius Goldsmith, the attending
physician, notified the parents that
the child's life could be saved only by
prompt operation. He said after
ward:
"The parents absolutely refuse per-
mission for the necessary operation.
/ could probably save the child's life,
although it would always remain
helplessly crippled. There is no ac-
tion that I can take without the per-
mission of the parents"
The father of the detective baby
said:
II believe the Chicago physician
was right. For the sake of humanity
had rather see this child die now
than have to live seven or eight years
in misery and suffering. think it
would be better for all concerned. The
doctors tell me an operation would
only prolong its life and that 1t would
never be well. Even though the oper-
alton were performed, they say, it
would always be paralyzed below the
waist. If the baby's imperfections
were small thing it would be a diff
ferent matter. ] would not want to
sacrifice It's life under such circum-
stances. But what would De the use
to let it live? It always would be a
cripple and charge to it's parents and
society. 1t is hard thing to say, but
it would be better dead"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
JAPAN WILLING TO
SEND AN ARMY
TO AID THE ALLIES
FOREIGN MINISTER IS QUOTED
TO SHOW TROOPS MAY BE
SENT TO EUROPE.

Paris, Nov. 24.-Japan is willing to
send a strong army to Europe if the
need arises. according. to a Toxic
correspondent, who quotes Baron
Ishii, foreign minister, as follows:
\ "Thus far we have not considered
the eventuality of sending an army
to Europe, but if there is occasion
therefor, Japan will Immediately send
in one expedition very strong army.
Japan does not intend to risk a
check
In regard to the supplying of arms
for Russia, by Japan, the foreign
minister is said to have remarked:
Russia does not need men, as only
one-third of the men mobilized have
been armed. BY the end Of the
month Japan will have done much to-
ward arming completely the other two
thirds
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
'sKEETERs WORRY ARMY
Italian Officer Writes to America For
Information on Combating
the Pests.

San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 24.-De-
claring that mosquitoes are driving
hundreds of his soldiers almost in
sane, Gen. Rosetta Gaetano, command
ing artillery forces in the Italian
army, has written to Mayor Clinton
Brown of this city asking for details
of construction of the municipal bat
roost erected at Mitchell Lake
Erection of bat roost here was
the outcome of experiments which are
said to have shown that bats are
enemies of mosquitoes
Bats in this county are protected
by a special law and Mayor Brown
said today the bat industry reduced
the percentage OF maleria greatly by
the destruction of mosquitoes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
WILSON ASKED TO AID.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 24.-Tele-
grams began pouring into the white
house from all sections of the country
urging President Wilson to assist
the movement for conference of neu.
trails to attempt to end the European
war. Mrs. Henry Ford recently gave
$4,000 to the women's peace party to-
ward the telegraph campaign.
The messages, which were suggest
ed by Miss Jane Adams and other
leading women peace advocates, were
identical. The campaign will be
brought to climax Friday when a
delegation of women peace advocates
will call on President Wilson and ask
him again to interest himself in hav.
ing the proposed conference Of neutral
nations called
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
De ETEC7|VEs FIGHT
WITH NIGHT RIDE RS
MISSOURI TOWN Is SCENE OF
BATTLE; LAWLESS GANGS
IDENTITY SECRET.

Clarkton, Mo-, Nov. 24.-An armed
guard kept watch on the outskirts of
the city until daybreak today but the
so-called night riders, from whom an
attack was feared, failed to appear
Eight men, to whose homes blood
hounds led posse yesterday, were
in the New Madrid, Mo-, jail today
suspected of being members Of the
party Of night riders which early yes
terday fought a battle with six detec-
tives in a swamp near here, but all
of these prisoners denied they were
members Of the attacking party today.
No trace of five night riders who are
believed to have been wounded in the
battle could be found today. Two de-
tectives were wounded, though not
seriously in the fight.
The night riders, who are thought
to be farm laborers and tenants, have
committed numerous and various
crimes in the campaign for higher
wages, cheaper rentals and lower food
prices which they have been waging
for months.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
SURPRISES PLANNED.

Paris, Nov. 24.-Reports are in cir
culation in Greece that Great Britain
and France are preparing for import
ant new efforts in the Balkans. A
Saloniki correspondent says he has
learned from member of the Serbian
government that Premier Asquith sent
assurance on Monday to'the Serbian
government that Great Britain and
France would carry through the ex-
pedition. Mr.. Asquith is quoted as
having said:
Il can assure you France and Eng
land are preparing surprises in the
Balkans. You will shortly have cor
CORPORATION thereof
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
PLENTY OF MEN.

Paris, Nov "a. Earl Kitchener,
the British secretary for war, in con-
versation with Greek officials during
his recent visit to Athens. is reported
to have asserted that England by next
March will have four million soldiers
under arms and will be in position
to arm and provision six million Rus
SLAMS and that consequently it would
show great stupidity to think the war
would end otherwise than in the de-
feat of Germany and her allies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
GERMANS BEATEN IN WEST.

London, Nov. "a. $50 far as the
western front is concerned Germany is
beaten said John Redmond, leader of
the Irish nationalist party, just return
ed from a visit to France, addressing
recruiting meeting yesterday.
Every day, every hour, she is get
ting weaker. For every shell she
throws at us, we throw five.
There are no pessimists among our
men fighting there. From the comman-
der-in-chief down through all the ranks
of the army there is feeling of abso-
Lutte confidence as to the results Of
the war"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
HENRY FORD WILL
LEAD PEACE MOVE
MILLIONAIRE MAY ORGANIZE AN
EXPEDITION TO VISIT EUROPE
TO END WAR.

New York, Nov. 24.-Henry Ford,
the Detroit manufacturer, announced
today that he would take peace ex-
pedition to Europe to attempt to end
the war. Mr.. Ford will invite leading
American pacifists to join the expedi-
ton as well as peace advocates from
other neutral countries.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
BIG THEATER BURNS.

Pittsburg, Kan, Nov. 24.-The
Orpheum, largest theater in southeast
ern Kansas, was estroyed by fire to-
day. The fire started in a livery barn
adjoining.
The theater was built nearly twenty
years ago at cost of $4,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
CHANGES IN COAL
RATES PERMITTED

Washington, d. c., Nov. 24.Ma-
terial changes in the existing rates on
bituminous coal In the Mississippi
river valley, which will allow rail-
roads to make lower rates on through
traffic than on traffic to int ermediate
points, were ordered today BY the In
terstate commerce commission.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
TO ATTACK RULGARs.

Paris, Nov. "a. There appears to
be confirmation of the report that the
Serbian army of General Bokovitch is
now opposing only a thin screen to
the Austro-German advance" says a
Saloniki dispatch, dated Monday, in
the Temps today. 3The main forces
have been concentrated on the Kos
sovo plain. General Bokovitch will
hurl 10000 men against the 100000
Bulgarians guarding the defiles of
Katchanik and Kortchou.
"The Serbians may even attempt
the supreme effort of dashing into
Uskup and then on Veles, there to
join hands with the French. But in
order that the battle shall end in any
thing but sublime suicide, the opera
ton must be carried out enereeticaIly
and success must be achieved prompt
ly.
There is good reason to believe
the Bulgarians will not occupy Mon
astir until the arrival Of the first de-
tachments of Austro-German troops. ]"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
"LEGALlzED BEGGlNG.v

Chicago, Nov. 24.-Mayor Thompson
announced today that he will not veto
an order passed by the city council
Monday night allowing a widows
tag dag in the streets December IA.
The councils action has been denounc-
ed by charity workers, who said that
it "legaliZed begging"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
SWITCH ENGINE HITS CAR
Twelve People Are Injured in Accident
at Waterloo; Flying Glass
Hurts Many.

Waterloo, Nov. "a. - Twelve per-
sons were injured, three probably
fatally, when local street car collided
with switch engine on the Illinois
Central tracks here today Flying
glass caused most Of the injuries The
car was badly damaged.
The seriously injured included Mo-
torman Renslow, Conductor Drilling,
Clifford Pratt, H. G. Conrad and Mrs.
o. Burg, passengers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
u. S. FIRM GETS CONTRACT.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 24.-An
American firm has secured contract
for constructing sewerage and water
works at Saltillo, Paysandu and Mer-
cedes, Uruguay, involving nearly
s5,170,000, the American minister at
Montevideo has reported to the state
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70 INCREASE ARMy.

Melbourne, Australia, Nov. 24.-The
commonwealth government has decid-
ed to raise an additional $4,000 men.
This will bring up the Australian con-
tingent for the war to 100000.
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HARD ElahTlNG ON.

Constantinople, Nov. 24.-Violent
ightine near Seddul Bahr, at the tip
# Gallipei peninsula, is reported in
IN official communication from the
var Office.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
BIG WAR CONTRACTS.

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 24.-Contracts
for war material amounting to S12,-
100000 for the entente allies have
been closed by the Poole Engineering
and Machine Co., of Baltimore, it was
learned today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
WAR LOAN is RAISED.

Petrograd, Nov. 24-The state bank
reports satisfactory subscriptions to
the new Russian loan Of 100000 900
rubles ($500,000,000).
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SIX ROUNDED UP,

New Madrid, Mo-, Nov. 24-Two
deputy sheriffs today brought to New
Madrid six alleged night riders round
ed up at Clarkton, Mo-, yesterday.
Reports that five night riders were
wounded in the fight Monday night
near Clarkton were unconfirmed. All
was quiet there today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
Property of United States
Citizens Looted and
Lives Endangered
ADMIRAL WINSLOW
TO LAND MARINES
Both Rebels and Federals
Are Blamed for Riots
and General Chaos

Washington, D. c., Nov. 24.-Ad-
nairaI Winslow, commanding the
Pacific fleet, was ordered from
Sun Francisco to Topoiobampo'
Mexico, today with his flagship
the cruiser San Diego, which will
carry also 275 additional marines
ready to land to protect Amer'-
cans and other foreigners.
The cruisers Raleigh and New
Orleans are nearby and can reach
ropolobampo, II needed, in day.
Tho San Dieeo's trip from San
Francisco will require about six
days.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
DELAY
ADVANCE Of FOE
Heavy Fighting Under Way
to Keep Teutons From
Joining Bulgars
FATE OF MONASTIR
HANGS IN BALANCE

Paris, Nov. "a. - Pre-
mier Skouloudis Of Greece
is quoted by the Petit
Parisien today as saying
if the allied forces in
Macedonia retreat across
the border Greece may
disarm them, although
the Greek government has
not committed itself on
this point.
London, Nov. "a, - A dispatch
to the Pail Mall Gazette from
Berne says:
"There Is declared to be un-
doubted foundation for the report
that Emperor William will make
an open offer Of peace through
President Wilson after the en-
peror's coming state entry into
Constantinople."
Paris, Nov. 24.-The Serbian
legation announced today that the
Serbian government Is !eayina
Prisrend for scutari, Albania.
Berlin, Nov. 24.-The Serbian
towns, Of Mitrovitza and Pristina
have been captured, the war Of
flee announced today.
London, Nov. 24.-Contradictory
laims to victory in the Balkans leave
he present situation in doubt, but it
8 evident the advance Of the Austro-
serman armies and their Bulgarian
lilies is not so rapid as earlier re.
'orts indicated. Apparently heavy
lighting is under way in the section OF
he country where the Teutonic in.
,aders are attempting to form juno.
ion with the Bulgarians.
The fate of Monastir is still in the
valance. Reports emanating from
athens state that the Bulgarians, hav,
ng regard for Greek susceptibilities,
re waiting for the Germ MS to come
Ip and occupy the city.
In the entente capitals re Sewed con.
idence is professed that reece is
moving toward complete agreement
With the wishes of the allies. Berlin
as revived the report that Russia is
contemplating great campaign in the
'alkans, for which a large army has
een gathered at Odessa. The Ger
mans, who have given publicity to
his report, do not seem at all sure
,umania will refuse permission to
his army to cross her territory.
Petrograd reports a slight advance
long the Styr river, with sharp
hecks for the Germans and Austrians
n both the northern and southern
ortions of the eastern front. Vienna,
owever, says there is nothing worthy
D report along this line. Nevertheless
here is apprehension in Vienna and
'erlin of the result of the expected
.ussian offensive in the extreme
outheast.
Italy looks for the immediate fall
+ Gorilla, which, according to the
ltest reports, is dominated by artil-
Try on both sides.
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FuNsToN COMMENDED.

Washington, D. c., Nov 24.-Secre-
tary Garrison today made public a
letter to Major General Funston,
commencing the general, his officers
and men in the highest terms for their
conduct during the recent critical sit
uations on the Mexican border.
II desire to express to you and
through you to the officers and men of
your command" wrote the secretary,
my high appreciation Of the able
manner in which you and they have
performed duties Of the most difficult
and trying kind.
"The situations dealt with called
for such high degree Of sound judg-
ment, wise discretion and absolute
self control that it is very remarkable
that all those qualities were brought
TO bear in such way as to prevent
the happening Of any untoward Incl
dent. You have reflected credit not
only upon yourselves, but on the army
of the United States and the nation
which it serves.
II thank you on behalf of the depart
ment, and to the extent that l have
the right to speak for the nation, on
behalf Of the nation.
81 wish it were better understood
by the people how finely they have
been served. feel sure that all those
who have knowledge do appreciate
and my only regret is that such know
ledge is not more widespread
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25

Washington, D. c., Nov. 24.-An
American warship may be dispatched
to Topolobampo, Mexico, the nearest
port to Los Mochis, where American
property is reported to have been
looted.
The matter was under consideration
today by naval officials as the result
of conference between Representa-
tive Mann Of Illinois and Secretary
Lansing. In calling the secretary's s
attention to the looting of property
to Los Mochis, in which Chicago peo-
pie are interested, Mr.. Mann declared
that both the de facto government and
the Villa forces were responsible for
the condition of insecurity there.
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REINFoRCEMENTs LAND.

Paris, Nov. 24.-Telegraphing from
Saloniki under date of November 90
the correspondent at Saloniki of the
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Continued on Page 81
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-10-04
ACCEPTING THEATER sUPPERs

WHO In the dance so sweet?
Who in the dance so feet?
Dear were her charms to me,
Dearer her laughter free,
Dearest her constancy." sli
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-10-04
ADJUSTMENTS
Isis Theatre Today.

"Fine Feathers" is the presentation
at 1.-THE House of Exclusive Features"
today with the woman who created
the title roll in original New York
cast featured in the principal char
acter, Miss Janet Beecher, who, like
scores of other big stars of the legit-
innate stage have deserted the same,
and answered the call of the silent
art.
'Fine Feathers" viii be remem-
bered by the people of Pensacola as
being presented at the opera house by
the most notable cast Of stars ever
before assembled in one cast, with
such stars as Wilton I,ackaye, Max
Figman, Rose Conklin, Robert Edi-
son, Lolita Robertson, but in this pic
ture you have the opportunity of see
ing the play as it was originally pro-
duced by Daniel Frohman, and with
the original star who was chosen
after through search of the theatre
cal field, as the most capable actress
presented in the leading part, Miss
Janet Beecher. The management of
the Isis has been unable as to yet, TO
get in touch with his film market,
and has gone to large extra expense
in bringing this big feature in here
on such short notice. The Atlanta
Film Exchanges were the only alter
native, and the best available was
none too good for the patrons of the
Isis.
Tomorrow, Emmy Whelen, in
'sWhen a Woman loves" a Metre
feature, in five parts, will hold forth
and it promises to be one of those
gripping kind that appeals to every
woman, who has that kindred feeling
toward members of her>ow sex.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-10-04
CENTURY.

Century, Oct. 3.-The Misses Baker,
Elizabeth and Elrose, have gone to
take their places in the school at
Oak Grove, where they have done
splendid work for two years. They
will be missed by their many friends
in Century.
Mr.. Mack Quinn was welcome
visitor to Century recently. He, was
visiting his mother and other relatives
at Mr.. Joe Harrison's.
The Camp Fire girls net last week
with Mrs. Nelson. These are a
bright and interesting Set of girls
They are much attached to their able
leader, Mrs. Dan Mcneil.
Mr.. Joe Harrison and family and
Master Willard Coley went for a few
days fishing at McDavid last week
We understand that they had a most
delightful time and plenty of fish
but some we're caught with a silver
hook.
Miss Inez Walker has been i'll al
her home in West Century, to the
4CS4Ob VI ACI Iuduy 1IACuuSs MISS
Walker is one of our efficient corps
of teachers.
Rev. M. J. Bouterse, the Methodist
minister here, is conducting a pro.
tracted meeting at Byrneville.
Rev. Mr.. Nelson, the Baptist min,
lister, has just closed a series Of
Miss Beatrice Coley has gone tx
teach near Grand Ridge.
Mr.. John Taylor has gone to enter
school again at Palmer College a
DeFuniak.
We have had a slight reminder o.
the storm in good downpour of rain
and quite a good wind. The weatheI
now is fine.
The friends of Superintendent
T. Diamond, of Milton, were quit,
surprised to learn that little twi1
girls had arrived at his home re
Gently.