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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
DRAMATIC DUEL
FOUGHT IN AIR
British Aeroplane and Big
German Biplane Engage
in a Heavy Battle
MEET 1000 FEET
ABOVE BELGIAN TOWN
Machine Is Set Afire and It
Glides to the Ground
a Mass of Flames

London, June 28. "A dramatic air
duel, in which British aeroplane, re-
connoitering over the Belgian town OF
Poelcappelle, at height Of 1000 feet
met and engaged large German bi
plane which had double engines and
propellers, is described by the eye wit
ness at the British army headquarters
in narrative made public today by
the official press bureau. He writes:
"The German machine first circled
around ours, at the same time shoot.
ing machine gun, but 10 far as known
not inflicting any damage. Then our
observer fired fifty rounds In return at
range OF less than 200 yards. It had
some effect, for the hostile biplane was
seen to waver and after more shots its
engines stopped. The enemy aeroplane
then dived to a level Of 1000, where 1t
again fattened It's course, flying slowly
and erratically.
Petrol Set AIlght.
Under heavy anti-oraft fire from be.
low, our pilot turned toward our line
to complete his reconnaissance. When
his machine was hit he decided to
make for home, but the petrol tank
nHO Doen pierced anu as Iuo deTOplduo
glided downwards on slant the petrol
was set alight by the exhaust and ran
blazing down the front of the body of
the aeroplane, which travelled on to the
accompaniment of rattle of musketry
as the unusued rounds of machine sun
ammunition exploded In the heat and
the pilots loaded revolver was dis.
charged.
"The pilot. however did not lose con-
troll and the aeroplane proceeded stead
lily on a downward course. Before It
had reached the ground large part of
the framework had been destroyed.
Even the hardwood blades of the pro-
peller we're so burned that the propel-
ler ceased to revolve.
Officers Are Burned.
when the machine finally landed
back Of our lines, both officers had
been severely burned and the pilot,
climbing out of the blazing wreck, trip.
ped over wire stay and sprained his
ankle. The few serviceable portions Of
the aeroplane were then collected and
removed under the shrapnel Of the
German guns"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
GOVERNMENT LABOR
OFFICIALS MEETING

Detroit, Mich, June 2S.-Subjects
ranging from the evolution of acci-
dent prevention" to the elimination
of dust, noxious fumes and excessive
heat" were up for discussion today
before the Association of Government
al Labor Officials of the United States
and Canada, which opened a four days
convention here. Prominent labor Of
ficials from all parts Of the country
were present.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29

Petrograd, June 2S. Officers Of the
Russian general staff now state that
they have satisfactorily achieved the
regrouping of their forces necessitat-
ed by the German Galician campaign
and that they stand ready effectively
to oppose further advance of the
|Austro-German forces in Galicia or in
southern Russia.
The Gnila Lipa river, to which the
Russian forces have retired, flows
south from above Rohatyn, branching
from the Dniester river near Halicz
and, with steep banks and bluffs, pro-
vides admirable facilities for defense.
Helped by Railroads.
Further eastward the Zlota Lipa, an
other tributary Of the Dniester and
paralleling the Gnila Lipa at a dis
tance of Is miles would, in the opinion
of Russian critics, offer even strong
er obstacle to German advance, since
besides having natural advantages it
is supported with good railroad line.
The most important point of the
present front Is that portion of the
Vistula just north of the river San.
Here the Germans in considerable
numbers are attempting to force the
river and by so doing flank the Rus
sian positions along the Tanew, which
as yet have shown no signs Of yielding
to the frontal attack.
Wooded Approach Aids.
The wooded approach to the river
at this point allows the Germans sue
cessfully to mask operations and to
conceal their batteries, but their re-
cord of the fighting up to Saturday
shows that no real advantage has yet
been gained by the Germans.
The importance of this move IL we'll
recognized by the Russians, since II
successful it would unite the German
forces on the left side of the Vistula
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
CANAL TOLLS P|[NNG UP
Total Of $4,000, 900 is Turned over to
Government For Little Over
Years.

Washington. D. c., June 2S-A total
Of $4,000, 900 in tolls was collected for
the use of the Panama canal in the
period of time between the opening OF
the waterway for traffic in May Of last
year, up to June 8, last.
During April the tolls for the first
time were greater than the cost Of op
Grafton and maintenance of the canal
by 384,112, the total for the month be-
ing $442,415 and the cost of operation
1858, ,303, the latter being the least fol
any month since the opening of the
canal. The reduction in operating ex
penses was due largely to diminished
dredging operations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
SAY CAR MAN MUST
GET $1,000 SALARY

Chicago, June 28.-A street car EN-.
ploye supporting a wife and three
children cannot live on less than
$1,000 year, according to figures to
be submitted today to arbitrators Sc.
lected to settle the differences be-
tween $4,000 street car employees and
the companies.
The figures were prepared by w.
D. Mahon, international president of
the union OF street car men, and they
are to be the basis of the mems plea
for a wage increase
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
Succes.s0rfo for
Sec. Lansing is
BemgDiscussed

Washington, D. c., June 2S.--
Gossip concerning the success
sor to Secretary Lansing as
counselor of the state depart
ment continued today with
prominent mention in official
quarters Of John w. Davis,
solicitor general of the depart
ment of justice. Former Rep
resentative A. Mitchell Palmer
of Pennsylvania was suggested
as Mr.. Davis probable success
sor. No selection Is likely,
however, until President Will
son returns from Cornish, N.
H.
1nasmuch as the position of
counselor requires a thorough
familiarity with international
law, 1t Is thought likely in some
quarters that some man who
has represented the United
States on arbitration tribunals,
or is now engaged in the prac-
tice of international law will
be selected.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
70 pEcJpE ON LIBRARY.

Hamburg, June 28.-The Hamburg
council has called special election
for July IL to decide whether or not
Hamburg shall have free public
library. The ladies of the city form
ed library association a year ago
that has grown steadily.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
CHICAGO BOY IS
DROWNED IN RIVER

Davenport, June 2S.-John Pascon-
ellos Of Chicago, II years DID, was
drowned In the Mississippi river near
Campbell's island late Sunday after
noon while bathing. The boy had
been working in the Silvis shops dur
Ing the summer. CampbelFs island is
. summer resort near Moline.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
MAKE ExTRA PREPARATIONS.

Atlantic, June 28.-A special effort is
being made by the Commercial club
of this city which has in charge the
arrangements for the entertainment Of
the state rural carriers meeting here
in July 2O-22, to provide for decorations
such as have never been seen here be-
fore.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
PL0TT0REST0RE
HUERTA'S RULE
N|PPED IN BUD
General and His Lieutenant
Now Under Detention
of U. S. Government
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
WILL SIFT THING OUT
Find That Former Leader
Has Been Busy While
Living in Seclusion

LEAD all PLAN to Restore
Washington, June 28.-
Included in the state de-
partment's. dispatch from
Vera Cruz was this:
"Zapata forces defeated
Carranza forces in Mexico
City. Capital entirely cut
off from the world. Car
rama rushing all avail
able men to Mexico City.
No food in Mexico City.
Ell Paso, Texas, June
%. = General Victoriano
Huerta, former president
of Mexico, who, with other
important factors IN the
Mexican turmoil, is I'M
der Surveillance by agents
of the United States de-
partment Of justice, arose
early today after a re-
freshing nights sleep.
He declined further to
discuss with newspaper
men the events of yester-
day, which led to his de-
tention on charges Of i'm
plication in a plot to. set
on foot a new Mexican
revolution. He stood on
his declaration Of last
night that he would not
enter Mexico at the head
of an armed force.
Washington, D. c., June %. Inside
details Of the plot to restore Huerta
regime to Mexico, nipped In the bud by
the United States, transpired today.
yro ~ nd h}o 0hf0F Noutar-
ant, Pascual OroZco, remained under
federal detention at Ell Paso. Other
nearly score of whom had
B. part in the plot that failed, and
probably some Americans, are under
Secretary Lansing conferred with
Assistant Attorney General Warren
and it became apparent that the de-
partment of justice intends to seek
The hackers of the new revolution.
Huerta Has Been Busy.
Official information was disclosed
that weeks ago Huerta, in apparent se-
clusion at his country place on Long
Island. offered his services to General
[turbide, one of the exile colony in
New York, and at the same time sent
an emissary to Washington to ask if
he would be persona grata to this gov
ernment II he took part in Mexican
Affairs.
Iturbide declined Huerta's services
and Washington sent word to Huerta
that he would be persona non grata
Huerta, it is said, renewed his offer
10 Iturbide, with modified proposal
that Iturbide accept Huerta's aid, with
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
DENY VERA CRUZ is
IN NEED OF FOOD

New Orleans, La, June 2s.-Vera
Cruz is not in need of food, according
to lengthy cablegram received here
from General Carranza's foreign min
listers. The officials branded as false
reports of food shortage in the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
HOMEOPATHS IN
ANNUAL MEETING

Chicago, June 2s.-With delegates
from all parts Of the country attend.
ing the seventy-first annual conven-
tion Of the American Institute ot
Homeopathy opened here today. The
convention will continue until Fridays
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29

q. S. Will Not Recognize amp
Agreement BetDeen ChinQQnd
Japan That M1pQirs It's Rights

Peking June Warning would not
cognze between China which impaired
American door,
policy conveyed the China notes
Washington which
handed the foreign oces of both countries week after
China acceded
um insisting on concessions from the former nation
The United States note in substance follows:
view of negotiations which
republic
undertaking
which be entered into between the China
mpaing the United
in China the political territorial integrity of the republic Of China
identical has been transmitted
anes
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
MAYCOUN7ERACT BALKANS
SUGGESTION Is That German Officers
Are Discussing Matter With
Joseph.

Frankfort, Germany, June 2S.-The
Berlin correspondent of the Frank
furter Zeitung, who has close rela-
tions with the foreign office, surmises
that one purpose Of the visit Of Chan
cellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and For
eign Minister Won Jagow to Vienna Is
to discuss what steps may be taken
to counteract the efforts of the en-
tente powers to induce the Balkan
states to join them in the war.
A dispatch from Vienna yesterday
stated that DR.. Won Bethmann-Holl-
veg and Herr Won Jagow had arrived
there for a conference with Emperor
Francis Joseph and the Austro- Hun
garian foreign minister.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29
Officers State They Now
Stand Ready to Oppose
Further Advances
IMPORTANT POINT
IS ALONG VISTULA
Germans Are Attempting to
Force River and Flank
the Tanew Positions

Berlin, June 28.-The town OF
HalIcz In Galicia, on the Dniester
river, has been occupied by Ger.
man troops, according to the an
nouncement given out today by
German military headquarters.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-29

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
BUSH VS.. MORTON
IN CLEVELAND FRAY
Sensational Young Twirler
Will Try to Blank Macks
Again in Final Game.

CLEVELAND. May T.-weather per-
hitting, the Athletics and Indians will
wind up their series this afternoon. The
Aihletics have captured two straight
from the Indians and should make it
three In row unless the home team
shows complete reversal of form. On
what has been shown here. the Athletics
are far from being the broken team that
was expected.
Local fans had been counting on an
easy time with Mack's bunch, but the
return to form of the pitchers made the
Athletics look like different team. Both
games were close and hard-fought, and
me Athletics were clearly entitled to both
victories.
Joe Bush is scheduled TO hurl today and
opposed TO him will be Guy Morton, the
sensational youngster who shut out the
AtnIetlcs In the first game played by the
Aaekmen in the West. The Athletics
long enough to be blanked by Morton,
ana they want revenge today. Morton
= easily the best pitcher on the Cleve-
ana stan, but will have his work cut
9ne Tor him to stop the clubbing of the
Aaekmen
Manager Mack, of the Athletics, de-
neg that there would be any attempt
eject reconciliation with Baker on
" teams return to Philadelphia. He
seslsts that the Baker incident is closed.
= naker reports under the terms of his
n. essnuaet he will be welcomed, but there
~ ~ De no new contract or special priv
asses granted him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
"HUGHEY DOUGHERTY"
DAY MARKS CLOSE OF
PHLLES' HOME STAND
Mayer to Pitch Against
Cubs in Game Today for
Benefit of Aged Fan and
Minstrel-Vaughn Chi
cago's Choice.

The Phillies make their last appearance
at home for month this afternoon. with
first place as the stake The Cubs are
extremely anxious to capture this game
and return home in first place, and Man
ager Bresnahan has been doing much
speculating in regard to his pitcher for
today.
He announced last night that either
Jim Vaughn or Jim Lavender would face
the Philles. Local fans are hoping that
1t is Vaughn, because left-handers are
generally roughly treated by the Phillies
Lavender has never been very good
against the Phillies either so 1t looks
pretty good for Morans men, unless
Bresnahan switches to another twirler.
Erskine Mayer is scheduled to twirl,
and the side-armer is in fine shape after
his long rest. Mayer had shown signs
of going stale when the rain butted in
and gave the Phlllies four rests in six
days. With Mayer in good shape, the
CUBS VIII find runs much harder to get
than they were in other Eastern cities,
where Bresnahan's team has fattened its
batting average.
Today is "Hughey Dougherty Dav,
and percentage OF the receipts from
tickets sold at the various stands in
town will be donated to the oldest living
minstrel in the county. Tickets sold at
the grounds will net Hughey nothing,
SO those who wish to help the famous
actor and fan will purchase their tickets
from the downtown agents and members
of the committee.
Hughey Is dyed-in-wool fan, and,
though his eyesight Is so poor that he
can scarcely see the field, he is out at
both parks every time his physician
thinks 1t is advisable just to hear the
crowd cheer and to talk baseball to his
neighbor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
MRS. BARLOW WINS
WAY TO THE FINALS
AT ST. MARTINS TODAY
Defeats Mrs. c. H. Van
derbeck on 18th HE After
Thrilling Match = Miss
Davis Also Captures
Semifinal Event.

ST. MARTINS, Pa, May S.-After a
most thrilling match tday. that was not
decided until the 18th hole was played.
Mrs. Ronald H. Barlow. of the Merton
Cricket Club. defeated Mrs. c. II. Van
derbeck. Philadelphia Cricket Club, In
the semflnal round of the womens indi-
vidual golf championship of Philadelphia,
played over the latter's home course at
ST. Martins.
The final tomorrow will be contested
by Mrs. Barlow and Miss Catherine Davis,
the youthful Philadelphia Cricket Club
player. who today defeated Miss Florence
McNeely, of Merton, up and to play
Save for one or two miserable holes on
the critical homeward journey, when both
players were exceedingly nervous and
over-anXious. the match was of the most
brilliant description. The only times
that Mrs. Barlow was up until the nish
were when she won the first hole, only
TO lose the second. and won the fourth
only to lose the fifth. Two other holes
going out were split, and they turned
for home even in holes and strokes.
The home player should have won the
18th green. for Mrs. Barlow missed her
drive and fubbed her approach The for
mer's second was against the boundary
and forced her to take straight iron and
play across. Even SO, she should at
least have halved the hole, but she APP
preached weakly and lost it, Quick to
follow up this advantage. Mrs. Barlow
got another three on the 18th and once
again they were even. Both played over
cautiously to the 18th, but Mrs Wander
beck less SO than her opponent. and she
finally ran down a good-sized putt for a
six and a win. Much the same state OF
affairs prevailed on the 17th, only re-
lersed. Mrs. Barlows putt for the hole
reached the cup, hesitated an instant on
he lip and then dropped in.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
BEST SHOTS TO APPEAR
Delaware State Affair May % and 20
Has Attracted Big Entry.

WILMINGTON, Del, May 27.-some of
the best shots in this section of the coun-
try are expected at the Delaware State
shoot to be held on the grounds of the
du Pont Trapshooting Club May 2S and 20
An unusually large number of trophies
have been offered, and in addition to this
the other prizes will attract many. The
State championship is also expected to
bring out considerable number of con-
testants as 1t means something to win
the State championship here, where there
are so many excellent marksmen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
Boxing at the Gayety Last Might

In the amateur boxing tournament at
the Gayety Theatre last night AL Clark
quit to Kid Reynolds in the second round
of the 11S-pound preliminary. In the
llO-pound class Young Fox defeated Ed
ward Nelson in three rounds. The referee
stopped the bout between Freddie Pal
mer and Andy Rivars in the second round
to save the latter from a knockout. In
a special bout Frank Snyder and Joe
Tate boxed three-round draw. The
main attraction of the evening was the
final bout of the l15-pound class, in which
Patsy Kline defeated John Myrick in
four rounds. There was also a battle
royal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27

PROVIDENCE, R. l.. May 27-In one
or the best bouts ever staged in Rhode
Island. Louisiana" of Philadelphia, and
Young "Ar' Shubert. of New Bedford,
battled IL rounds to draw before a large
crowd at the Rhode Island Athletic Club
in Thornton, last night. From start to
finish there was hot action, the New Bed
ford boy forcing the fighting through
every round, and the decision of Referee
Finnell was not in accord with popular
opinion. as the majority of those at the
ringslde believed Shubert should have
been given the decision.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
MRS. DAVIS TO MEET
MISS HYDE TOMORROW
Women Are Finalists in Sleepy
Hollow Golf Tournament at
Scarborough.

SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB,
Scarborough, N. Y, May H.-Mrs. ]. p.
Davis, of Piping Rock. and Miss Lillian
b. Hyde, of South Shore. holder Of the
tltle will meet in the decisive match to-
morrow for the metropolitan champion
ship. on the links of the Sleepy Hollow
Country Club. Both won their semihnaI
matches today without difficulty
| Miss Hyde defeated Mrs. II. Reeve
Stockton, of Plainheld, by 8 UP and to
play, while Mrs. Davis beat Mrs. William
| ]. Faith, of Wykagyl. by and 8. Neither
| of the matches we're ever in doubt.
The champion took the first and third
holes through her superior long game
and became UP at the fifth, when she
laid her opponent half a stymie, which
could not be negotiated. The long game
told once more at the sixth, and Miss
Hyde stood up there. On the seventh
both played indifferently. Mrs Stockton
had n putt for half in T. but her ball
hit her opponents and carromed It into
the hole, giving Miss Hyde the hole and
making her up.
Running down a 15-foot putt won the
eighth for Mrs. Stockton in a par 4 to 8,
and she also took the ninth when Miss
Hyde needed puts, thus Miss Hyde was
9 up at the turn. She won the next three
holes, and half in four and the 18th left
the champion still in the running for the
title.
Miss Hydes most brilliant shot of the
day was her midiron second on the 1tth.
1t was fully $50 yards and the ball came
to rest within two feet of the pin. Par
from the hole is and she recorded a g.
The cards.
Mis-. MIS- 5tSSston HSds; Gu' out. tSs2RsS 20
Mrs Mrs Hyde in. 49,. 3 3
After doing so well yesterday. Mrs
Faith went all to pieces against Mrs.
Davis The North and South runner-up
developed a knack of stepping into her
tee shots and she had the fault of look
ing up to a marked degree Mrs. Davis
started to run away with the match. for
she took the first six holes hand running.
Practically all of them were lost to the
Wykagyl woman through poor putting.
The first hole Mrs. Faith won was the
seventh, where the Piping Rock repre-
sentative twice laid herself a styrnie.
She annexed the ninth, however, while
Mrs Faith. her fighting blood UP, took
the tenth, helped by fine approach.
This made Mrs. Davis stand UP at
the turn,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
FEDERAL LEAGUE
Today's Schedule
National League

National League
Chicago at Philadelphia, clear.
st. Louis at New York. clear.
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, clear.
Cincinnati at Boston, clear.
American League
Philadelphia at Cleveland, clear.
Washington at Detroit, clear.
New York at Chicago. cloudy.
Only American games today.
Federal League
Buffalo at Pittsburgh. clear.
Newark at Chicago, cloudy.
Baltimore at Kansas City, cloudy.
Brooklyn at st. Louis, cloudy.
International League
Richmond at Rochester, clear.
Newark at Buffalo. clear.
Jersey City at Toronto, clear.
Providence at Montreal, clear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
THIRD REGIMENT TO HOLD
RIFLE AND REVOLVER MATCHES

Announcement of rifle and revolver
matches for members OF the Sd Infantry
has been made by Captain Caleb j. Milne,
/. S. A. p. for the coming season. They
will be held at the LIST Brigade range, at
Essington,
Much interest is being shown in this
department by the young recruits as well
as the seasoned privRtes and officers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
National League.

American League.
Detroit. 10: Washington, 8.
Chicago. Z; New York. @.
Other games postponed.
Federal League.
Brooklyn. s; Pittsburgh, 3.
Other games postponed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
This Is Why the Scorer
Resigned His job

Aing Sing No. 64s4s In the Star of Hope.
~ was an on day for No. 832l9, who
sih.nsough very effective at times was
~, giving eight free walks to iiFsts four
q eaiis and hitting four.
MUTUAL WELFARE LEAGUE.