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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
A|ME ER|CAN PROTEST
KINDLY RECEIVED
BRITISH PRESS COMEDIES FAIR
NESS OF DEMAND REGARD
ING NEUTRAL SHIPPING.

London, Jan. 1.-The publication IN
London of the text of the American
note to the British government on the
question of unwarranted interference
with American shipping has dispelled
any irritation occasioned by the in
complete sentences in the first sum
mary of the communication cabled
from the United States. There were
certain Englishmen who saw some
thing like an ultimatum in the cabled
extracts. but perusal of the actual
context of these particular phrases mas
dispelled this conception.
The Pail Mall Gazette today voices
the general opinion when it says:
"The government of the United
States has shown every disposition to
nut itself in our place and recognize
our difficulties. Our government will
not show itself to be less fair minded
than that of President Wilson. Short
of sacrificing our best weapon fo1
bringing the war to successful and
.speedy close. nothing will be left un.
done to meet the wishes of the United
States"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
BOSTON CHILDREN
NEED PROTECTION

Boston, Mass. Jan. 1.-"Child scav-
aneers" the children of the tenements
who go over dumps, ash heaps and
garbage cans in search of food and
clothes, are the subject OF report
issued by the Massachusetts child Ia
Dor committee today. The committee
of which Grafton d. Cushing, lieuten-
ant governor, is chairman, RECON-
mends legislation to exclude children
from dumps.
The committee found that In one
school district 1913 children made a
practice of visiting markets. freight
yards and wharves and picking over
ash and garbage barrels for ice, pro-
duce. fish, potatoes and wood.
Frequently" the report says, child
rem pick from refuse barrels material
which they eat on the spot. In all
scavenger work there is a strong in
centive to theft
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02

Berlin, Jan. emperor William, IN
a New Years message to the army ana
navy, asks them to face the new year
unflinchingly and to look forward TO
new deeds and new victories for the
beloved fatherland. The message
which was made public at main heao-
quarters here is as follows:
"After five long months OF heavy
and hot fighting we enter the new
year. l.
Brilliant victories have been gam
ed and great successes achieved by the
German army almost everywhere Oh
the territory of the enemy, while re-
heated attempts Of our opponents to
swarm on German territory have -tall- fall
ed. So
"My ships have covered them,
selves with glory on every sea ana
the crews have proved not only that
they know how to fight victorlously
hut to die like heroes when over
whelmed by superior forces.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
PROHIBITION IN
RUSSIA IS FINAL
Last Appeal Of the Liquor
Interests Turned Down
in the Large Cities
DRINKERS UNABLE
TO LAY IN STOCK
Cafes and Restaurants Are
Almost Without Patrons
as Result of Order

Petrograd, Jan. 1.-The last appeal
against Russia's prohibition decree
failed Thursday when the councils OF
Petrograd and Moscow rejected petit
ton to authorize the recommencement
of the sale of beer and light wines.
The recent final order to discontinue
the sale of all alcoholic drinks was
issued with the reservation that the
city councils should have the right to
appeal for an authorization of the re-
commencement of the sale of three per
cent beer and light wine.
The final prohibition order was so
unexpectedly issued that there was no
opportunity to provide stock against
the coming period of abstinence. Be
tween and s o'clock in the evening
the merchants sceived instructions
that next day there would be absolute
prohibition, and hence there was no
chance to give warning to eager Gus
toners who, on false alarm previous
ly spread abroad, lined the streets for
hours awaiting their turn to squeeze
into the crowded wine shops. The
formerly popular restaurants which
managed to weather the vodka edict,
are now almost without patronage.
The liquor dealers, restaurant keep
ers, wine growers and distillers
brought all possible influence to bear
on the city councils for authorization
to sell beer and light wine, assisted by
theorists, who, while approving OF
general sobriety, thought that abstin-
ence should come more gradually and
that the sudden cessation of the use
of all alcohol would have an Injurious
effect. But despite these influences
and the fact that not one per cent OF
the members of the city councils were
teetotallers, the councils rejected the
petition by vote on a ratio OF more
than four to one.
The extreme measures to enforce
prohibition even extend to the sale OF
denatured alcohol, varnish, and every
conceivable alcoholic compound, which
are not saleable without a permit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
CLEVELAND GETS
FEDERAL BALL CLUB

New York, Jan. 1.--Cleveland will
be a member of the Federal league in
1915, replacing Kansas City. This
comes direct from one of the promi-
nent western promoters of the Federal
league venture.
Despite the frequent statements that
the league will retain it's eight 1914
cities, this change will be announced
shortly after the first of the year. But
for the European war the Kansas City
franchise would have been moved to
Toronto, but until the foreign situation
clears up Toronto will be left out.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
RUSSIAN: CAR At FRONT
Distributes. insignia Among Soldiers
and Receives the. Report Of
General Ruzsky.

Petrograd, Jan. 1.AEmperor Nichol-
as visited the army: front. today, At
the quarters OF the. commander:in-
chief he received reports concerning
the war operations Afterwards he re-
viewed the line of troops, distributing
insignia of honor among the soldiers
who had. distinguished themselves the
most in the fighting, and thanking the
various units of the. army for their
service in tho war l.
After having received the report of
General Ruzsky, commanding the
army of the northwest, the emperor
departed from the army front.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
Joyous Crowds Everywhere
Watch 1914 Take It's
Leave at Midnight
MANY FUNCTIONS AT
CAPITAL ABANDONED
NETWORKS Cafes Filled By
Hilarious Throngs Till
Hours of Daylight

Washington, D. c., Jan. New
Years day in the national capital was
unusually quiet. Because of the form
al state of mourning which has con-
tinued since the death of Mrs. Wilson,
there was no reception at the white
house. The annual diplomatic break
fast" by the secretary of state to the
members of the diplomatic corps had
been abandoned because of the war
and many other time honored cere-
monials which usually play so import.
ant part in the Washington official
New Year celebration were omitted for
the same reason.
In official and diplomatic circles the
day was observed with the usual ex
changes of greetings, though many OF
the diplomats were unable to greet
old friends of the corps, having be
come enemies, at least officially since
1914 was ushered in. Both houses OF
congress had adjourned over until
Saturday.
New York Up Late.
New York. Jan. l. Daylight today
failed to quell the noisy and enthusi.
astic greeting which New York gave
to the new year. The revelry along
Broadway continued far into the morn
ing hours and the police, although they
had little to do, declared the celebra'
ton the biggest Of it's kind In the his
tory Of the city. The record crowds
which packed the all night restaurants
held their places till after sunup and
at six o'clock this morning many OF
the larger restaurants We're still turn
ing would be patrons away from their
doors.
Home bound transportation arrange
ments characteristic of the evening
rush hour were in effect and needed
this morning on suburban lines and
ferries
Italians Change Custom.
Rome, Jan. IA unique way OF cele,
brating the entry of the new year took
place here today Usually the event
has been celebrated by the explosion
OF fireworks and the firing of gu: 8,
but as this was prohibited this year
the people generally agreed to appear
at open windows, glass in hand, and
cry, "Viva Italy" This was done and
the effect was most impressive. ).
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
EInDer0r Wilhelm ExhOr1S His
iS0ldiers to ReneWed Efforts

Behind the army and the fleet the
entire nation stands in unexampled
harmony prepared to sacrifice It's
neart's blood for the sacred domestic
hearth which we are defending against
outrageous invasion. Much has come
to pass in the old year but the enemies
are still kept low. Always fresh
hordes are rolling UP against our army
and the army of our faithful allies but
their numbers do not frighten us. Al
though times may be serious and the
task before us heavy one, we look
forward into the future with the nrm-
est confidence.
Next to Gods wise guidance, | trust
to the matchless bravery OF the army
and navy and know myself to be as
one with the entire German nation.
Therefore, let us face the new year un-
flinchingly, looking forward to new
deeds and new victories for our be-
loved fatherland.
(Signed) W1lnelm.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
POLICE BAFFLED
BY MANY CRIMES

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. There have
been 1923 murders in Allegheny coun
tv in the last two years and not one OF
the slayers paid the death penalty
This is shown by the report OF the cor
oner's office made public today Dur
ing 1914 there were 81 murders, Whlle
there were CT in 1913. The record
shows there has been no legal execu'
tions during the same years. This city
has had it's last hanging, as all con
demned murderers will be electrocuted
at the state prison hereafter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
YOUNG WIFE HELD
FOR MANS DEATH

Mason City, Jan. Mrs. Chester
van Horn, aged 2S, was lodged in jail
here today, pending investigation OF
the death Of her husband, a prosper
Gus farmer Of Clear Lake. He was
found dead in bed on the morning OF
November 90 with bullet wound in
his head. Mrs. Van Horn was arrest,
ed in Des Moines last night
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
NEW YORK YANKEES
ARE FINALLY SOLD

New York, Jan President b. b..
Johnson announced Thursday that Col.
Jacob Rupert and T. l.. Huston had
formally purchased the New York lea
que baseball club. The terms were
not announced
Wild Bill Donovan is to be the
new manager of the club.
The new officers of the club will be:
President, Jacob Rupert; secretary,
and treasurer, T. l.. Huston.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
British Wdrship
is Sunk EHherbD
Mine or Torpedo

London, Jan. 1.-The British
battleship Formidable was sunk
this morning in the British
channel by either a mine or
submarine, according to an an
aouncement given out by the Of
fetal information bureau.
The text of the bureaus
statement follows:
The battleship Formidable
was sunk this morning In the
channel. but whether by mine
or a submarine Is not yeti GER
tain.
"Seventy-one survivors ave
been picked up by a p tish
light cruiser, and 1t Is pt sible
that others may have be n res
cued by other vessels
The Formidable had a dis
placement of $4,000 tons. She
was 43O feet long and carried
complement of $50 men. She
was heavily armored and car
ried four 12-inch guns, twelve
6-inch guns and sixteen II
Founders. She was provided al
so with four submerged torpedo
tubes.
The Formidable was launch
ed in 1898 and was sister ship
to the Irresistible and Implac-
able.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02

CHEAPER MAIL RATE.

washington, D. c., Jan. 1.-Agree-
ment extending the two cent postage
rate to mails between the United
States and the Bahamas went into
effect today, marking another step in
the movement to make effective two
cent rate throughout the western
hemisphere.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
GERMAN ARMIES
TAKE DEFENSIVE
Half Year of War Finds the
Teutons Fighting Hard
Against Invasion
HAVE SOIL CLEAR
OF ALLIED TROOPS
British Observers Expect an
Advance Upon Western
Battle Front Soon :

London. Jan. 1.-The close OF the
fifth month of the war finds Germany
still in occupation of virtually the
whole of Belgium, an important track
of French territory in the western
theater of hostilities, and consider
able slice of Russian Poland along the
eastern battle front, thousand miles
away. 1t would appear, nevertheless
ii At Germany for the pr sent at least,
is unable to make furt sr headWay.
British commentators lay call at
tention to the fact that IL initiative
for the moment seems to be in the
hands of the allied commanders, and
the recent German public utterances
to the effect that Germany is waglng
defensive war to save her territory
from invasion il accepted here as an
Indirect admission that to battle on
.wo fronts a thousand miles apart mas
,cvse3 an unanticipated strain on
ave.. the great resources of the en-
pi-e.
There are. however, no illusions IN
Icrdon as to the difficulties confront
i y t,.c allies. 1t is recognized that
g task of recovering the territory
seized by Germany is little less form
iser!e than the undertaking 'ot Ger
ra,y when she found herself engaged
n wcrfGre against multiplicity or
-.s-t mics. Hence the postponement OF
hc allied offensive on a grand scale
l,til such time as the allies are able
% put mere men in the field.
Feeling Out Enemy.
r,eanw lille each side is continually
il = tre strength of its opposing
re- Ccrcral Joffre, the French
.a...C--in- chief is for the moment
t, : lis greatest pressure on the
4.e- titles of the long front extend
irc froa the channel to Alsace.
On the east wing the French are
or2e .lore in possession of portion
G. Gtetrbach. village of much stra-
tceic Importance which they occupied
sally in the war. Against the German
rgtt wing the allies are slowly push
ig along the sand dunes bordering the
North sea in the direction of Ostend,
S.kicl TIE guns of the British fleet pre-
vent the Germans from occupying.
Large armies now training in Eng
laad will be ready to be thrown
across the channel as soon as more
I. re pid development of the offensive
movement of the allies. is considered
desirable.
Reports in East Conflict.
1t is claimed at Petrograd that Field
Marshal Won Mindenburg's rush for
Warsaw has been opposed with such
success that it has been definitely
checked, but the German war office
reports that satisfactory progress is
being made. except in Galicia, where
what practically amounts to rout
of the Austrian forces, with their stiff
fening Of Germans, is admitted Opin-
ions vary whether the Austro-H -Hungar-
AN forces will again stir the hornets
nest to the southwark Of the dual mon
archy. At present Servia and Monte
negro have fought their big brother to
a standstill, but it is reported that
/ Austria Is preparing hew expedition
,f million men against SerTia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
TEUTONS IN. ASIA.
FEAR THE BRITISH

Athens, Jan.,1.-According to Con-
stantinople advices which have reach
ed here, the Austrian and German
embassies in the Turkish capital are
transferring their archives ITO Asia
Minor, fearing that action is imminent
by the British and French fleets
against the Dardanelles and the. cap
tal. Foreigners, it is stated, are-also
preparing to quit the capital for the
Interior. =.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
BIG. WRECK NEAR LONDON \.

London, Jan. 1.-Seven persons were
killed and many others injured in a
train collision this morning on the
Great Eastern railway near. Ilford, five
niles from London. Some of the rail
,oad cars were reduced to splinters.
The victims of the accident are mostly
ity clerks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
MANY FAIL IN 1914.

New York, Jan. l.--Bankruptcy petl-
ions, 1886 in number, filed during
i9l4, established record for this city
ince the present law relating to bank
uptcy went Into effect in 1898. Fig
res published today show that there
AVE been nearly 21,0O0 petitions since
he act became effective.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
WILL HAVE COURT
WITHOUT LAWYERS

Chicago, Jan. IA court of convent
ence-a court without lawyers where
the people will plead their own cases
will be established here late in January
asa branch Of the municipal court,
Chief Justice Harry Olson announced
today It's aim will be to simplify JUS
tice and reduce the cost of going to
law"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
KANSAS "DRY" BUT
STILL THEY DRINK

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 1.-Of 1000 per
sons arrested in Topeka, capital of
prohibition state on 81 different
charges, 691 were charged with drunk
enness. This is the largest number
arrested for any single offense. These
statements are made in the annual po-
lice report published today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
Av,A1oRs BoMBARD CITY.

Paris, Jan. 1-Dunkirk, on the north
ern coast of France, was again bom-
barded by four German aeroplanes
Thursday. according to reports which
rea ched Paris during the night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02

CONTINUED on page q.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-28
Grip and Impure Air.

Physicians agreed that grip, epidemic
in many cities East and West is quickly spread
among human beings crowded together in poorly
ventilated apartments conveyanccs. This is
warning which thousands OF persons who daily
travel in the street cars OF Washington may
prohtably heed The greater proportion of the
street cars to say nothing OF railway trains, are
and perhaps majority of the passengers there ap-
pears to exist rigid compact to maintain them in
that condition at all hazards. A survey of the
occupants OF a crowded street car finds prac-
ticaly all of them warmly clad, well protected
against the wintry winds they must encounter
somewhere between home and destination; and vet
a great many OF them demand a supcrheatcd at
mosphere and cvince uncompromising hostility to
the least breath of fresh air when the door is
opened to take or let off passenger. Whether
from force OF example or in response to gruff COM
plants the conductor, who IS compelled to breath
the foul air in these Theoretically sealed cars all
day, takes the side of this class of passenger
against all opposition with the able corporation
OF the motorman the that has a front door.
Whether heat necessary to the comfort of street
car passengers dressed for cold weather may be
open to argument, but here in Washington espe-
cially late night cars that make but few
stops, have plenty of examples among pas
sengers and conductors, OF persons ready to defy
the accepted theory that fresh air is necessary to
life their efforts resulting in conditions that would
horrify any city health official. But perhaps the
physicians all wrong about the way grin is
transmitted AT any rate, if it comes to Wash
inston there will be ample opportunities for
The Washington herald., 1915-12-28

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Colburn problem
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The Washington herald., 1915-12-28
"Under Two Flags"

No Man Can Serve Two Masters"
Which flag is the flag OF your country,
To which is your loyalty due,
No man can be true to two banners;
Come! yellow? Or red, white and blue:
Which eagle: The one you adopted,
Or ono that is spread on black cross
Which motto2 81: Pluribus Unum.''
Or "Gott nit Uns:" Which wins the toss?
No honest blood rms through a siphon;
Allegiance is bound by ono oath;
Two faiths can't be linked by a hyphen:
You're Yankee or Teuton-not both
American are you, or German,
Free man, or autocracy's dupc.
Where stand you, BY these States united.
Or "Fatherland," Kaiser and Krupp2
Quit talking and writing rank treason
While under Old Glory you stand,
Or break with us, fairly and squarely,
And GO!-with your heart in your hand
But, look you! You're with or against us,
You gather scatter abroad.
Make Choice, like brave men, of your duty,
Then grid on patriots sword.
We honor gallant opponent.
Respect a conviction sincere;
But damned be the man with two faces!
Let him get to hell out of here!
You're friend or you're foe of the Union,
Leal, loyal, or traitor accurst;
Ally of the House Hohenzollern-
Or true to "AMERICA FIRSTp
BY Edmond Defreyne, in the North Americ
view.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-28
ARMY ORDERS.

Fins, Lieut.. Alfred A Hickox. Sixth Infantry. b
detailed professor Of military ss-ence and tactics
the Gulf Coast Military ACADEMY Ciulfport.
Mis-.
Cap. Albert g. Thomrsor ir Coast Artillery
CorIs is relieved fruqn assignment TO the l0ed Com
psny. Coar ARTILLERY CHrT> il placed the
assigned list ard il detailed inspector-instrctnr
II the Coast Artillery Militia Of the District Of Co
lumbia-
Leave for two mouths is granted Capt. John n.
STRAIT. Twenty ninth Infantry. recuitinE oficrr.
FiHt Lieut.. Ralph n HAYDEN Third Cavairy, is
detailed for general recruiting service He will pro
ceed 10 Fort Lngan. Coio.. for duty
Col. William H. Arthur. Medical Corrs il detailed
Corps to determine the result OF the preliminary
examinations Of spTIicants and the final exzmina-
ticn Of candidates for admission to the Medical
Corps, vice Col. Charles Richard. Medical Corps.
hereby relieved.
The leave granted First Lis1lt. Walter Fl. Seill.
Thirteenth Cavalry. is extended one month.
Capt. Ralph G. Caldwell Sixth Cavalry Is de
tailed for general recruiting service. He will proceed
10 Jeherson Barracks. Mo.
Each Of the following officers now unassigned -
assigned ir the regiment indicated after his name
Cart. Monroe c Kerth. to the Thirtieth Infantry
CAPT. Charles F. Grain. to the Third Infantry:
Capt. rearl VI ShaTer 10 the sixth Infantry: First
Lieut.. Benjamin +. Miller. to the Seventeenth In
fantry: Firrt Lieut.. Staley 4. Camrbell TO the
seventh Infantry and First Lieut. John H. Hester
tC the sixteenth Infantry.
First Lieut. Harrv L. King. cavalry Is assigned
to the Twelfth Cavalry.
The leave granted Cart Dorsey Cullen. cavalry
recruiting officer Is extended three DAYS.
Lave for month and ten days Is granted Capt
William y. Hughes, IT.. infantry.