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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
PREMIER H INKS
ELECT| ION VICTORY
OF GREEK MINIS
TER OF INTERIOR SAY AB-
sTENTIoNS WERE NORMAL.

Paris, Dec. 24.-The Athens corres-
pondent of the Figaro sends an inter-
view secured from NJ Venizelos, for
mer Greek premier, concerning the re-
cent parliamentary elections in Greece
in which the adherents Of M. Gounaris,
minister of the interior, were success
ful and in which the venizelos party
abstained in most cases from going to
the polls. The correspondent quotes
M. Venizelos as follows:
"The elections were brilliant tri-
umph Of my policy and ideas. A great
majority Of the voters abstained from
voting. am entitled to say that the
verdict was still more categorical than
that of last May. It Is In vain that
my opponents attempt to explain the
abstentions by the mobilization. It
must not be forgotten that we had a
hundred thousand men with the colors
last May and that the army voted in
the present elections at several cen
tiers and that the part Of the army
which could not vote contained large
number of my party. In certain poll
ing places only three votes were re-
corded"
The correspondent says that he was
also received by M Gounaris and the
other ministers who maintained that
the elections were conducted in a
free and open manner and that the
number of abstentions was normal.
The Athens correspondent Of the
Havas agency has the following to say
concerning the political situation in
Greece:
"When parliament reassembles
states of siege probably will be voted
in order to stop the merciless attacks
on the governments policy. M. Gou-
naris insists that the present cabinet
remain, but unless the situation
changes through the kings interyen-
ton, reconstruction Of the cabinet
probably will occur.''
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
CURRENCY IS PROBLEM
Establishment Of II on q Basis Accept.
able to Soldiers Worries
Carranza.

Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. 24.-The most
pressing problem of the Carranza gov.
ernment of Mexico in it's newly ac-
quired Villa territory is the establish.
ment Of paper currency on a basis
that will insure it's acceptance by for
mer Villa soldiers.
On first payment in currency to the
troops, following the rioting in the
streets recently, 1t was said that sill
yer would be forthcoming.
Last nights near riot was the re-
suit Of the discovery that there was
no silver In sight Preparations, how
ever, had been made for an outbreak
and 1t was speedily put down after a
show of arms in the street.
1t was said the outbreak was start
ed by some Of Gen. Manuel Ochoa's
men, who, bewildered by the depart
ure without notice Of their leader yes
terday, believed they were to be de-
prived Of the desired coin for their
services in the army.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
Tons Of Mail Being Handled
During Holiday Rush,
Which Is Heavy
CHRISTMAS MAILING
BEING DONE EARLY
Postmaster Says People Do
Not Delay as Formerly;
Employs Extra Help

Christmas rush at the postofice has
been one continuous hustle Tor the
past ten days but particularly so this
week. Tons of mail matter have been
handled and everything has been
handled without hitch, according to
Postmaster G. w. McCarty.
"The people seem to have become
educated to send their Christmas mail
early in the same manner as they nave
been taught by the press and mer-
chants to do their Christmas shopping
weeks in advance OF the great hoil-
day." said Mr.. McCarty.
"As a result of this we have been
able to do our work here with some
degree OF method and system. and no
congestion or unnecessary delays have
been occasioned by having the rush
come on within the last few days OF
the Christmas week.
"Thus far we have got along fine
and the incoming matter has been
dispatched by the aid Of an addition
al force Of carriers employed for the
occasion, to all parts Of the city. The
regular mail for points outside Of
tumwa has kept the regular force busy
but all has been handled with a
nicely for every employe has taken
personal interest in getting the work
done in good order. That we have
succeeded thus far so well is due to
the excellent spirit shown by all the
employees Of the Ottumwa office. We
hope that the patrons of the office are
satisfied and have no reason to think
that they are not
"The volume this year was even
greater than last year, but the rush
was met with organization and conges.
tion was avoided. Last Monday was
an exceptionally heavy day, but this
only emphasizes the fact that people
are doing their Christmas mailing
earlier than in the past. We expect
to have every package handled by to-
morrow evening and with three autos
and a number of high school boys as
sisting in the delivery, believe that
everyone will get their Christmas mail
on time provided 1t arrives here soon
enough"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
TWO KILLED WHEN
SECTIONS COLLIDE

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 24.-The second
section Of Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western passenger train No 8, which
was rammed at Slateford, near Della
ware Water Gap last night by the third
section of the same train, causing the
death Of two persons and injuries to
five others, reached this city today
bearing the victims, who we're taken
to local hospitals.
While one or two of the injured
were seriously hurt, it is believed all
will recover The killed were both
colored, one porter Of the wrecked
train and the other Anna Jones Of
ithaca, N. Y.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
GE RMANY THINKS
SHE GAN PROVIDE
HER GRAIN NOW
ORDER OF WEAR AGO TO PLANT
MORE FooDsTUFF is REvERs-
ED BY GOVERNMENT.

Berlin, Dec. 24.-The Prussian min
istry of agriculture has issued an ap-
peal to farmers to increase their
acreage of sugar beets. The appeal
says that a year ago farmers were
urged to restrict the beet area and
plant more grain because it seemed
uncertain whether Germany would
have a sufficient supply of grain and
because foreign sugar markets were
closed to Germany. Now, however,
this situation is wholly changed.
1t has been proved, the ministry
states, that Germany is able by econ
omic methods and with some foreign
assistance to meet her own require
ments for grain, whereas. the large in
crease in sugar consumption has been
a feature of the past twelve months,
the people eating more sugar as sub
stitute for fat. Much sugar has been
used in making preserved fruits, much
has been sent to the front in choco-
late for the soldiers and large quanti-
ties have been fed to live stock. This
years sugar crop also yielded indiffer-
emily, owing to the remarkable
drought, and although the same cause
reduced the grain yield, it is now prov
ed beyond doubt that no grain short
age is to be feared.
Other reasons suggest that the
necessity for increasing the best crop,
the ministry says. The molasses from
the sugar mills has proved the most
valuable horse feed at the front and
is becoming the chief article Of feed.
Furthermore, factories are springing
up which will use molasses as basis
for producing a newly invented feed
yeast for animals. This Is another
circumstance that the ministry reck-
ons will further increase the demand
for sugar molasses.
A larger sowing also is necessary,
continues the appeal, because the
scarcity Of nitrogenous commercial
fertilizers renders the extension of the
crop necessary in order to get even
the same harvest as previously. An
inadequate force Of laborers and plow-
horses for the autumn blowing also
Is used as an argument for enlarglng
the beet paintings.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
LUNGS ARE CONGEs7ED
"Divine Sarah" Says She Can Not
Come to America Yet But Is
Going to England.

Paris, Dec. 24-The Petit Journal
today publishes a telegram received
from Sarah Bernhardt, who is at her
home in Andernos, near Bordeaux,
relative to her reported illness. Her
message is quoted as follows:
81 was suddenly stopped while Les
Cathedrales' was in full tide OF sue
cess, by congestion Of the lungs. I
thought myself cured and came back
to Paris too soon, where had re-
lapse, but / am again recovering. My
physicians will not allow me to leave
for America but will permit me to go
to England in a weeks TINA"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
TERRAzAs IS IN
NOMINAL CHARGE
OF DISTRICT NOW
SUCCEEDS PALlZA As coMMAN-
DER AFTER LATTER FLEEs FOL-
LOWING DEMONSTRATION.

Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. 24.-Silvestre
Terrazas, former secretary of state for
Chihuahua under the Villa govern
ment, was in nominal charge Of terri
tory recently surrendered to the de
facto Mexican government by Villa
followers today. He succeeded Col.
Flaviano Paliza as commander at
Juarez when Paliza lied across the bor-
der after demonstration by soldiers
last night when they failed to receive
their wages In silver and were offered
currency of the de facto government
instead.
Terrazas Is the third former Villa
leader to assume charge at .Juarez
within twenty-four hours, Gen. Manuel
Ochoa having crossed to FL Paso yes
terday when friends of Fidel Avila,
former governor, and Gen. Victorian
Avila, whom he had arrested,
threatened reprisals.
Juarez was quiet. Gen. Alvaro Obre.
gon, military chief Of the de facto
government. remained in Ell Paso,
awaiting, 1t Is said, the arrival Of addi.
tional forces before entering Mexico
at this port. Nothing concerning the
movements of Gen. Francisco Villa
was known here.
George G. Carothers, representing
the American state department, made
representations to General Obregon
concerning four American employees
of the Hearst ranch near MADEIRA, who
are said to be prisoners of the Villa
force there. He Is understood to have
urged that military force be sent
from Chihuahua City to effect their
release.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
THINK NOW MANY ARE
AGAINST WAR CREDIT

Paris, Dec. "a. - A Zurich dispatch
says that the number of members OF
the reichstag who expressed opposition
to the new war credit of 10000, 100000
marks on Tuesday was larger than at
first reported. According to this in
formation, twenty social democrats
abstained from voting, which, with the
socialists who voted in the negative,
brings up the total opposed to the
proposition to fOrty-two.
Berlin dispatches of Tuesday said
nineteen socialists voted in the mega
tive.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
DISCOVER BIG GAS WELL
Estimate Flow on Tract Northeast Of
Blackwell, Okla, Is 7o,0o0,000
Feet a Day.

Blackwell. Okla, Dec. 24.-What is
claimed by local oil and gas men to
be one of the largest gas wells in the
world was brought in last night on a
lease, eleven miles northeast Of here.
The flow is estimated at between 65,-
10000 and 100000 feet daily.
What was hitherto believed to be
the largest well in the midcontinent
field was brought In about two months
ago, mile from last nights entry. It
was capped and is said to have showed
a flow of 5O,O0O,O00 feet. Gas was
struck at LILO feet.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
ENGLAND MAY LET
SUPPLIES THROUGH

Washington, D. c., Dec. "a. -Nego-
tiations looking to withdrawal or
modification of Great Britain's decree
forbidding the shipment of hospital
supplies from the United States to the
central powers are in progress be-
tween the American and British gov
ernments. Refusal of Great Britain TO
accede to the request Of the United
States would affect the entire program
Of the American Red Cross for relief
work in Europe. Large consignments
of supplies now are stored In New
York pending the outcome of the nego-
tiations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
FILE RoosEvELT,s NAME.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. Petitions
to place the name Of Theodore Roose-
welt on the presidential primary ballot
in Michigan as candidate Of the ma
tional progressive party were filed to-
day with the secretary of state. Most
of the signatures were obtained in De,
troit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
ALEXIS HAS EXPERIENCE.

Rome, Dec. 24.-Princes Alexis
Karageorgevitch of Serbia, cousin
of King Peter, has arrived here after
an adventurous escape from Albania
with his wife. The prince says that
what. is left of the Serbian army has
resumed contact with the Bulgarians
east of Elbassan, where fighting has
been going on for three days.
King Peter went on horseback from
Scutari to Tirana, the prince states,
and then to Avlona, from which place
he is watching the operations OF his
army, which is commanded by Gen.
Missitech
Italy is to open subscriptions next
month to war loan which will be is-
sued at 971a lire, bear five per cent
interest and run for twenty-five years,
it is announced from Rome.
The Bulgarians and the remnant Of
the Serbian army are again in contact
in Albania, according to Prince Alexis
Karageorgevitch of Serbia, who has
arrived in Rome with reports Of a
three day battle near Elbassan. King
Peter Is at Avlona.
Violent artillery actions in the vicin-
ity of Seddul Bahr on the Gallipol1
peninsula, still held by the allied
forces, are told by the Turkish war Of
fee. Part of the allied fleet appar-
emily Is lying close in, the official
statement reporting an allied cruiser
hit by shot from Turkish battery.
The budget committee of the Rus
sian duma has adopted resolutions de-
claring that Russia could not think OF
peace while the power Of the German
forces remained unbroken, according
to news agency dispatch from Petro-
orod
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
FOUR ASPHY.XIATED
BY POWDER FUMES

Brandy city, Cal, Dec 24.-Four
men were asphyxiated by powder
fumes, three others are unconscious
today and expected to die, and another
is in serious condition as the result
of gases generated by failure of 22,-
900 pound blast of low grade powder,
set in the Brandy City mine near
here to explode fully yesterday. SUI
perintendent G. W. Taylor is the only
one said to have chance for recov-
cry.
In Brandy City, q mile away, gas
fumes were so thick that many per-
sons were affected. No serious in
juries, however, were reported.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
Dispatches to London Say
They Will Make Effort
to Expel the Allies
NOTHING IMPORTANT
ON VARIOUS FRONTS
Despite Prediction Of a
Christmas Truce, No
Developments Yet

London, Dec. 24.-Despite predic-
tions of universal Christmas truce
nothing of great Importance has de-
yeloped on the various fronts.
From Galicia the Russians report
success in an action against the Aus
trians near Trembowla, where there
has been an Indication recently that
Austrians and Germans are seeking
to strengthen their lines. Although
no activity is reported on the Meso-
potamian front, the Russians are ad-
vancing steadily in Persia in an effort
British allies.
On Hartman's Weilerkopf the
French claim to have maintained their
gains on front Of one mile, but ad-
nit that their left has been compelled
to fall back. The Germans assert
they have retaken the lost ridge, with
the capture of large number of pris-
oners.
Special dispatches to London papers
state the Bulgarians are preparing
to invade Greek territory in an effort
to expel the allies from Saloniki. The
entente forces are engaged in
Strengthening their positions and ex-
press confidence there is no immed-
late prospect of an offensive against
them.
Parliament adjourned without re-
ceiving the figures concerning the
Earl Of Derby's recruiting plan but on
reassemblying after the holidays the
members will have the facts in regard
to the question, whether conscription
is necessary
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
COMPLY OR BREAK.

Paris. Dec. "a. - The Matin, in an
editorial today on the latest note sent
to Austria Hun gary by the United
States relative to the sinking of the
steamer Ancona by an Austrian sub
marine, says:
.The submarine commander having
been declared not responsible, the
government is indicted for murder in
his place and If that government does
not, give full satisfaction it must be
treated as a murderer. This language
can signify nothing less than rupture
of diplomatic relations unless Ameri-
cas- demands are complied with
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
REPORT AusTRIAN'Loss.

Paris. Dec. "a repulse Of the
declared to have been inflicted, is re-
ported in an official Montenegrin state
me1k SeSeived Mare today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
PAPER ATTACKS WILSON.

Amsterdam, Dec. "a. - In comment
ing on the second American note to
Austria Hungary concerning the An
1 coma incident, the Volks Zeitung Of
Cologne, Germany, makes a vigorous
attack on President Wilson. 1t says
the president will not let slip an op-
portunity to gain a great success,
since failure would prejudice his
prospects for the next election"
The Berlin correspondent of the
Cologne Gazette says the note leaves
the door open for friendly discussion.
,rt is couched in conciliatory terms, he
lids, and the questions as to the facts
R the case and the legality of the sub
.sarine commanders act may be dis
scussed calmly and effectively.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25

Vienna, Dec. "a. - In all quarters
the conviction is now entertained that
the differences between Austria-Hun-
gary and the United States which
arose from the Ancona incident are
susceptible to amicable settlement,
The Austro- Hungarian reply to the
latest Ancona note may be expected
in q few days.
The second Ancona note from Wash.
ington Is being studied here. Mean
while the press is Withholding COM
ment The remarks incident to the an
nouncement that the note had been re-
ceived were temperate and even
friendly In tenor and all circles are
convinced the outlook may fairly be
described as favorable. No inkling
has been gained as to the nature of the
forthcoming Austro- Hungarian COM
munication to the United States but in
this connection interest attaches to an
article by Prof. Henry Lammasch, one
of the leading Austrian authorities on
international law.
Professor Lammasch, who is mem
Der of the tribunal at The Hague, sug
gests that, In view Of the fact that
there Is a Misunderstanding between
tAc LWO A6l1OuS, eAA .AAlC1 AIIAOuctl COll-
mission of naval experts from neutral
countries be appointed to examine the
Ancona case, as was done in the fam
Gus Doggerbank incident. It is felt
IN certain quarters here that this pro-
cedure would offer the best chance OF
establishing the facts and thus plac.
ing the responsibility.
The Associated Press correspondent
can state on the best authority that
the Austrian government as well as
the German is willing to do its utmost
to maintain good relations with the
United States, providing no conditions
regarded as prejudicial to the honor of
this nation are imposed.
At the American embassy the i'm.
preston prevails that it is still pos.
sible to arrive at solution of the An,
coma question.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
'Austro-H Hungarian Reply to
Last us. Note Will Be
Sent Very Soon
VIENNA GOVERNMENT
ANXIOUS FOR TERMS
Willing to Do Utmost to
Maintain Good Relations
With This Country

London, Dec. "a. "A message
from Baron Burlan, Austro-Hun-
aarIan foreign minister, to Baron
zwledinek, the Austro.Hun9arian
charge d'affaIres at Washington,
10 circulated In London today by
the wireless press. It 10 dated
Vienna and was picked up In Eng
land on Its transit by wireless tel-
aegraphy to the United States. Tho
communication reads:
"The American note was hand
ed over to me on the twenty-frst.
Tell the secretary Of state tho
answer we arc now preparing will
BE guided by the same concern for
good relations between both coun-
tries 40 mentioned by the federal
government. In consequence OF
the Christmas holidays our
answer cannot be expected before
next week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
MINER RESCUED.

Shamokin, Pa, Dec. 24.--After being
entombed by a fall OF coal at the
Richardson colliery Of the Reading
company since Monday last, Joseph
Renock, a miner, was taken out alive
by rescuers today. He was very weak
but it is said he will recover.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
VYREcN.

st. Louis d ouis d
wreck on the An
cisco near Joplhffces 81 y
at the general
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
MAKE Its's'
OF HOl'I.x'

Pittsburgh. aI
ton OF the 81
Pittsburgh I'M
completed be- 1
the last enw
out no less tH
the hands OF
led men, acco
banks. All thlj
tories have paR
week. or will ,
Allegheny coun
burgh and the /
will distribute !
railroads center
have their semi
this week and
managers expec
tribution this a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
Application Filed for the
Removal of e. G. Loomis
as Administrator
EASTERN MAN HOLDS
SIMILAR POSITION
Claims Relationship With
Former Ottumwa Woman:
Hearing January 8

An application for the removal OF
the administrator in the estate or
Belle r. Hamilton has been filed In the
office of the clerk of district court and
will be resisted by Administrator E. G.
Loomis, his counsel having taken
copy of the application this morning.
This action promises to unfold moro
OF the life of the former Ottumwa wo-
man of whom strange tales have been
told since the effort to learn the facts
about her estate has been started. But
recently story emanating from the
east where Miss Hamilton died several
months ago, would make 1t appear
that her name was not Hamilton. but
Rachel Cook instead, Notwithstanding
that for forty-five years she lived and
was well known here as Miss Belle r.
Hamilton.
The applicant for the removal OF Mr..
Loomis as administrator is James M.
Cook, who claims relationship to the
decedent whose estate Is in question.
Mr.. Cook with Carrie E. Updyke, the
latter a former resident of Ottumwa
and companion of Miss Hamilton, were
appointed administrators in New York
although Cook is said to be resident
OF Pennsylvania. Miss Updyke died
short time ago and Mr.. Cook asks that
Mr.. Loomis position as administrator
be declared vacant by the court. The
application will be heard In district
court here January 8. IL
Sues For Damages.
Charles H. Shook by his next friend,
Charles T. Shook has filed petition
for damages in the district court nam
ing Drew Collingwood and Joseph Col.
lingwood as defendants. The sum
sought is $4,000 and is asked al d re.
suit OF an accident on Church street
several weeks when young Shook was
struck by the Collingwood auto and
seriously injured. The boy was en-
route with COMPANIONS to footbalig
practice OF the high school team that
was beisg 6 held In the baseball park
and had just jumped on wagon on
which he was riding when hit by the
car.
The petitioner claims III at@ thd hoy
was permanently injured 4p1 sfr1Hg
the specific injuries cited S, af lky
Of one ear. fJ JssA ANtJlEH
Divorce actions arc sH Es M .,sig
cases flied on the closinf f1e ks
filing period Nob the
which wassT Th,i ey s3 fz
M. Lester W. An AN1& \ !
Taylor vs. Georf
to two divorce{3 3ts
Tisdale Lunl
man and Stel
mechanics 1fei
Phoenix TrNsta
against assrsg
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
GET, IMcN

New York, Dec
and 1000 emplny
Rapid Transit C
Christmas gift h
the form Of a
wages to take eli
was estimated thY.
total about s 25
tormen, condu1ty
affected. n.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-25
plsr.RlM

Worcester, 6u3
Grafton and MyE
distributed 3S5Ae&
ployes as bonuJl
the past year
rush Of businegrs
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-31

Henry haulS baggage and
other things. Phone 939.

ron RENT n0nm. 25x50, facing
alley In business section, suitable Tor
plumbing or tln shop, or storage
heat aud water included. Appiy tins
4ffiae
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-31

Tamalcs made 70 order Free dc
ivory Phone 100. Spanish Kitchen