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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
FIRE RAGING IN
OREGON FOREST
SEVERAL HUNDRED MEN FIGHT.
ING DESPERATELY TO STOP
SPREAD OF FLAMES. Il

Portland, Ore, Sept. 1.-Over an un-
broken front ten miles long, force Of
250 men was working desperately to-
day to check the spread OF forest fire
that back firing" had failed to subdue.
The burning area is situated south
of Mount Hood and about 80 miles
southeast of Portland. According to
forestry officials the fire cannot be
gotten under control unless rain comes
soon.
In northeastern Oregon, the home-
steaders of two counties have begun
to seek safety in flight. Several sheep
camps have been DESTROYED by tho
fires Timbermen have taken hope In
the PROCLAMATION Of Governor Witty
combe forbidding hunting and the
use of firearms in either of the coun-
ties. SO far no homes have been
menaced.
Other smaller fires are reported
from isolated sections, but theil
danger is not regarded as great.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
RUSSIAN FINANCE
BEING B0LsTEREO
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
TO THE DUMA ON WAYS TO
INCREASE REVENUES.

Petrograd, Sept 1.-The finance
committee of the duma presented a
bill today extending the rights of the
state bank to issue paper money. The
committee report discussed the entire
problem of meeting war expenses,
stating that the sums needed were so
large that all possible sources of reve-
nue. must be used-taxation, internal
credit operations, an issue of paper
money and foreign loans.
"For 1916" the report stated, "the
total estimated war expenses are over
1O,00O,0O0,OOO rubles ($5,0o0, 0,000,0O0).
"The revenue from ordinary re-
ceipts is estimated at 2,796,000,000
rubles (s1,39S,o00,OoW while credit
operations up to the present time
have yielded 4,181,00Q,000 rubles
$4,000, ,50O,O0O) leaving over S,000,-
100000 rubes ($1,500,000,000) yet to
be provided.
"The government must prepare the
ground for another important loan in
foreign markets to pay for material
purchased abroad"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
TEU70N VICTORY
AN ENORMOUS ONE
SWEEP THROUGH POLAND HAS
RESULTED IN CAPTURE OF A
MILLION RUSSIANS.

Berlin, Sept. 1.-An official review
of the eastern campaign, as given out
here today by the Overseas News
agency, estimates that since May 2, the
Russians have lost at least 100000
men in killed or wounded and 1 100000
men captured by the Germans.
The announcement from the Over
seas agency is as follows:
General army headquarters pub
fishes review of the results of Of
fensive movements in Poland and Rus
sia since May 2, beginning with the
battle of Gorlice Army headquarters
estimates the strength of the Russian
troops which were then directly en-
gagged in that region was about 1,4O0.-
900. In the fighting since May 2,
100000 have been captured and a
minimum of 100000 wounded or killed.
This is very conservative estimate.
The actual figures are surely much
higher, because the Russians saved
artillery by recklessly sacrificing their
infantry. 1t is thus evident that the
armies which were first attacked at
the beginning of the Austro-G German
offensive movement, have been ami
hilated and their losses made up by
withdrawing troops from other re-
gions, especially forces which were to
invade Turkey.
Still Make Progress.
London. Sept. 1.-Germany's plan
for driving wedges into the Russian
defensive lines Is being carried for
ward, but not with the same speed as
marked the sweep over Poland. Riga
is almost isolated, and unless the Rus
SLAMS soon throw heavy forces against
Won Hindenburg's exposed flank, this
port must fall into the hands of the
invaders.
Although this northerly attack
seems to have been checked for the
moment. the Russians have been un-
able to develop counter offensive In
that region comparable with their ac-
tivities in East Galicia, where on the
river Stripa they have inflicted large
losses on their opponents.
For period of five or six days on
the western front rain of shells from
French guns has been poured on the
German trenches. The object of this
unusual artillery attack has not been
disclosed, but 1t is not believed here
that SO much precious ammunition
would be used merely to damage the
German works, without some sort Of
concerted effort to occupy the shat
tered trenches.
The Balkan problem is again Is
the fore. Emphasis is placed on re-
ports that Rumania and Bulgaria are
seeking to arrive at an understanding
with the entente powers with some
hopes of success.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
EXPLOSION KILLS SCORE
Pocket OF Gas In Eastern Mine Is lg,
nited and Bad Accident
Results.

Johnstown, Pa, Sept. 1.-The explo-
sion of gas in the Ordena mine of the
Merchants Coal Co. at Boswell yester-
day, claimed its nineteenth victim to-
day when James Mergalena died in a
hospital here. Two other miners,
George Pescutz and Frank Comalich,
who were badly burned, were said by
hospital doctors to be in critical
condition.
Coroner Henry S. Kimmell this
morning determined that ignition of
a pocket of gas caused the explosion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02

Berlin, Sept. 1.-The National
Zeitung publishes leading article to-
day under the heading Wilson, Bry-
an and Roosevelt" which is note
worthy for it's friendly tone and for
the ungrudging admiration expressed
for President Wilson.
The article begins by saying that
discussions of the Arabic affair have
been in quieter tone since Count
Won Bernstorff, the German ambassa-
dor at Washington, presented his re-
quest to the American government TO
delay action until Germany had had
the opportunity of presenting it's side
of the case. Even the anti-German
newspapers admitted the justice OF
this request, the article says, and
there now remains no obstacle to
friendly discussions of differences
which, while real, are by no means OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02

such a nature as to prevent salts
factory compromise.
The personality of President VIII
son has been Illuminated more strong.
ly than ever before, the National
Zeitung says, during the exciting days
through which America has just pass
led. The president will appear to
many in a new light. Never was his
position more difficult than during the
Arabic crisis, when Mr.. Bryan was
calling on America for peace at any
price and Colonel Roosevelt was sum
moning them to war against Ger
many"
President Wilson is pictured in the
article as standing between the two
rivals, whose activities threatened to
bring about such situation that the
president might make his attitude to,
ward Germany dependent on domestic
political considerations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
SUBMARINE DESTROYED?
Rumor is Rife In England That shiE
Which Sunk Arabic Has Met
Similar Fate.

London, Sept. THE admiralty
has given out no information concern
ing the fate Of the German submarine
which sank the Arabic. Whether such
information is in its possession is un-
known. as 1t is the policy of the ad-
miralty to withhold news of this char
acter.
Unoficial reports that the subma.
rine has been sunk are being circu.
lated widely. 1t is said that the craft
attempted to torpedo the British
steamer Nicosian, which arrived at
Liverpool from New Orleans on Aug
ust "a, ave days after the Arabic went
down.
According to this account, the Nico
sian escaped and the submarine while
attempting to sink her, fell a victim
to patrol boat.
In Liverpool the report is current
that the submarine has been captured
,and not sunk
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
Mexican Leader is Killed in
Running Fight with Big
Posse Of Rangers.
BORDER IN ARMS
AWAITING ATTACK
Fear is Held That Members
Of His Faction Will
Seek for Revenge.

Sierra Blanca, Texas, Sept All
the Big Bend country in the vicinity
of the boundary line of El Paso and
Culberson counties is under arms to-
day because Of fear of reprisals by
General Orozcos organization of
"Colorados" for the killing Of Orozco
by Texans. The followers of Eduardo
Salinas, now at Bosque Bonito, infest-
ing the border, are particularly feared.
An appeal for state military protec-
tion is under way.
The appearance of Orozco was pre-
ceded Sunday by automobile parties
of Mexicans from Ell Paso, inquiring
the route to Hot Springs. Orozco at
the Love ranch Sunday made similar
inquiries. It is believed Orozco plan
ned to meet the Salinas party at
Bosaue Bonito and then proceed to
Hot Springs to meet the parties from
Ell Paso. \. a.s- a.---
From the reports, American author
tiles formed the theory that Orozco
was trying to bring to focus an or
ganized invasion Of Mexico or Texas
upon large scale, under the name
of nationalist party. Into this party
were TO De Drawn mdlCOuIcAIo VI e'iA
factions. That this party was even
tually to align with Carranza and not
Huerta in the event of Carranza's re-
fusal to accept the A. B. G.. plan for
a peace conference Of Mexican lead
ers, is conjecture.
Reads Like Romance.
The story Of the twenty-four hour
man hunt which ended in the death OF
General Orozco in the Green river
canyon, between the Eagle and the
Lonesome mountains, Monday, reads
like a page from a border romance.
The chase was through the widest
part of Big Bend country. Twenty
four ranch owners, cowboys, custom
house officials and troopers OF the
Thirteenth cavalry participated
The news that raiders were IN the
vicinity spread along the rural teie-
phone circuit Sunday noon. me
raiders were then considered merely
another party Of outlaws who had
thteyed during the last four years. At
the warning, every ranch house be-
came a scene of activity with prepa-
rations to ride to the ranch attacked.
The raiders were first discovered as
they approached the Love ranch sun
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
Germany Hears That Vessel Has
Foundered of the Coast of
Asia Minor.

Berlin. Sept 1.-(By wireless to
Sayville)-A report was given out by
the Overseas News agency today that
a cruiser of the allies had met with
disaster of the coast Of Asia Minor.
"A telegram from Smyrna states
that two hostile cruisers bombarded
the city of Smyrna and the coast of
the gulf to the south of the city" says
the News agency. "One cruiser foun-
dered. The second ship attempted
to go to the rescue but was prevented
by Turkish artillery"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
CHOLERA SCARE IS OVER
Sickness on interned Steamer Proves
to BE Merely illness From
Bad Food.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 1.-What
was feared to be an outbreak of chol-
era on the Hamburg-American liner
President Lincoln, laid up at Hobo
ken since the beginning of the war,
has turned out to be nothing more
than food poisoning. Surgeon General
Blue of the public health service. who
investigated at once, got reports today
showing that the sick Germans aboard
the ship weye In no danger.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
|M.E.C0NFERENCE
. At CENTERV|LLE
Big Methodist Meeting Open
Under Direction of
Bishop Stuntz.
OTTUMWA MINISTER
MAY BE A DELEGATE
Rev. 3. J. Shook Candidate
For Representative to
Saratoga Springs.

CentervilIe, Sept. 1.--(specfaD:
~ tn's mornings meeting Of the
conference the following officers
were elected: w. A. Loncnecker.
secretary; George Bragg, statistL
cal secretary; Thomas W.. Pool,
treasurer, and Warren J.. Phillips.
postmaster.
The annual memorial service
was also held this morning, Rev.
Chas. D. Hankins Delivering the
address. The following are the
ones to whom honor was paid:
Mrs. |. c. Teter, who died In Of
tumwa; Mrs. J. F. Decker, Nor
avla, and Miss Ethel Lymer Of Mt.
Pleasant. Bishop stuntz paid
tribute to the late Bishop Smith.
Thursday, 10 a. M, was the time
set for the ballotins for the dele
gates to the general conference.
Centerville, Sept. 1.-(specian: Al
though the Iowa M. g. conferences
did not oflcially open until 9 o'clock
this morning when the sacrament OF
the Lords supper was administered
by Bishop Homer G. Stuntz, assisted
by the district superintendent, the
nrst public meeting was held Tuesday
night. The address was by Harry G.
Mccain of Topeka, Kansas, assistant
secretary Of the temperance society
OF the church. The younger ministers
still in their study course were given
their examinations Tuesday during the
day, which brought in a number. in.
cluding the committees who were to
give the examinations. Bishop Stuntz
arrived Tuesday evening accompanied
by his secretary, and Is entertained at
the George w. Randle home directly
across the street from the church. The
members Of the conference express
much qualification because he was as.
signed to this session He was elected
bishop at the last general conference,
the only man getting the necessary
two-thirds on the first ballot He
has had notable career in foreign
lands, in India, in the Philippines, and
now in South America, being home
from that country for brief time and
coming to hold this conference on ac-
count Of the Ill health Of Bishop Bris-
toll He Is the man who gave such
valuable assistance to William H.
Taft in the Philippines in bringing
about order there He has been char
acterized by Mr.. Taft as the great
est clerical statesman in the United
States"
It has been thirty-five years since
Centerville last entertained the con-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02

the German ambassador until the Arabic incident was
disposed of. Now. 1t Is believed. the way has been
opened for considering the Lustania.
Apparently the American government has accept
ed the German declaration meeting Its attitude to-
ward the treatment of all neutral shipping well as
passenger carrying vessels Count Bernstor IN his
letter referred liners and in German quarters that
construed meaning all noncombatant passenger
ships At the state department the German ambassa-
doris letter considered covering all the Amer-
government has contended for that peaceful mer-
chantmen must not be sunk without warning or with
out visit and search and opportunity for noncombat-
ants to escape.
1t is generally acknowledged that In making con-
cessons the United States Germany expects Presi-
dent Wilson to renew his representations to Great
Britain against nterferences with neutral trade The
president has seadasy declined to conduct one nego-
ton in relation to the other taking the position that
the diplomatic negotiations Of the United States with
belgerent could not be conditioned on It's rea-
tions with another.
The new American note to Great Britain making
representations against the restrictions imposed by the
orders in council is almost ready to forward to Lon
don.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
DISEASE ATTACKS
VALUABLE CATTLE

Chicago, Sept. 1.-Spread of the
foot and mouth disease to the valu-
able herd of Swiss cattle on the farm
of Samuel insult of Lake county was
reported today to the federal inspec-
tors here The cattle are valued at
more than 100000 and much care
has been taken to protect them from
infection.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02

Japan to Aid the
Allies Forces at
the DQrdQneHeS

Paris, Sept. What ap-
pears to be an intimation that
Japan may cooperate In the
campaign to force the Dardan-
elles, is contained in an inter
view with Baron Hayashi, Jap
anese ambassador to Italy, sent
to the Petit Parisien by it's
Rome correspondent.
81 cannot say much about
that" the baron Is quoted as
saying in reply to question
regarding the Dardanelles, "for
we must not allow our enemies
to profit by information about
the movements of troops"
Discussing the part Japan
has played in the war, the am
bassador said:
We have not ceased to col
laborate with our allies to the
extent assigned to us. The
world will be astonished when
1t knows what we have done"
a.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
THAW AFTER DIVORCE.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Sept. 1.-Harry e..
Thaw this afternoon filed a petition
In common pleas court asking
divorce from Evelyn Nesbit ThaW,
charging misconduct with John Fran
els Of New York.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02

Washington, D. c., Sept. 1. - Germany has ac-
cepted the declarations of the United States in the sub
marine warfare controversy. Count Bernstor the
German ambassador today oral and written assur
ances to Secretary Lansing that more passenger
ships will be sunk without warning.
After conference at the state department, Ambas-
sador Bernstorf sent Secretary Lansing this let
"My Dear Mr.. Secretary With reference to our
conversation of this morning, beg to inform you
last Lusitania note contains the following passage
Liners will not be sunk by our submarines
without warning and without safety of the lives OF
the noncombatants, provided that the liners do not
try to escape or offer resistance:
although I know that you do not wish to dis
the Lusitana question till the Arabic incident
has been definitely and satisfactorily settled, do.
sire to inform Of the above because this policy
of my government was decided on before the
Arabic incident occurred
81 have objection to your making any use OF
the above information you may please.
Il remain my dear Mr. Lansing,
VERY sincerely yours,
-. Bernstorf"
In connection with the letter, Secretary Lansing
made the following statement:
"In view of the clearness of the foregoing state
ment it seems needless to make any comment in re-
gard it, other than to say that 1t to be re-
cognition Of the fundamental principle for which We
have contended."
Count Won Bernstorr's letter was forwarded to
President Wilson soon as it was received at the
state department.
No formal comment was mace at the Wnlte mousse
but on every hand in official quarters there was evil
dence Of qualification that the submarine crisis had
passed that Germany had acknowledged the justice
of the principles which President Wilson has been
contending.
Count Won Bernstorff's announcement that the pol
icy had decided upon before the sinking Of the
agrees with statements by ohcals in Berlin and
with information upon which American officials had
been depending after the dispatch Of the last Lus
itana note, President Wilson understood there would
not be another such disaster. The sinking OF the
Arabic therefore, came double shock
Inasmuch it seems to have been established that
the submarine which sank the Arabic has been
destroyed by British patrol boat, the exact circum-
stances of the sinking may never be determined other
than by testimony from British and American sources
The German governments statement that before
the sinking of the liner Arabic the submarine
commanders had been ordered to sink passen-
ger ships without warning may be taken as dsavow-
al of that act
The question of reparation for the Americans who
lost their lives the Lustania the Arabic and other
ships which have been orpedoed, probably will be the
next step in the proceeding Secretary Lansing has
seadast refused to discuss the Lustania case with
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
GIBBONS TO SEE W|LSON|ALu|Es LOSE CRUISER?

Washington, D. c., Sept. 1.-Cardin-
al Gibbons made an engagement today
for conference with President Will
son tomorrow, the object of which was
not made public.
Cardinal Gibbons has shown deep
interest in the Mexican question and
conferred with men interested in re-
storing peace in Mexico.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
MANuFAcTURER DIES.

Fairfield, Conn, pt.1.-Samuel T.
Davis. Jr., president Of the Locomobile
CO. of America. died at his summer
home here this morning after an ILL
ness OF several days due to ptomains
noisouaus
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
PASSENGER LINERS ARE NOT TO
BE FIRED ON OR TORPEDOED BY
SUBMARINES WITHOUT NOTICE

Notifies Lansing That Kars
Government President Wilson His Notes
Action Solution of
Which to Develop Upheld Their Submarine
Warfare Praciced the Present Time
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02

Continued on Page 5, COLI
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-12-03
Agriculturist Piper
Here Dec. 18th

Geo. E. Piper, the Dawson Co
Ariculturist writes the Banner
that he will be at Circle on Satur-
day Dec. 18th at Which time he
will speak TO the farmers on topics
along the agricultural line.
A set Of sterioptican lantern
slides on practical farm subjects
will also be shown, taking up the
subjects Of the seed bed, cropping
conservation of soil moisture, sum-
mefsllow, corn, hay and forage
plants, the pit silo, and a set of
prize winning animals of the diff
ferent breeds which have won at
various state fairs and interna-
tional shows.
Before coming to Circle he will
be at the following places:
Dec, a Brockway; Dec. 7th
Pasture creek school house; 9th
st. Joe schoolhouse;; 9th Mcclure
,reek school house; 10th Hamblin. |
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-12-03
Leaves for Frisco

Carl Sorg who the past two
years has been employed at the
Circle Mercantile Cos. store al
this place has decided to spend
the coming winter in Sunny CAL
ifornia, leaving for there last
Wednesday:
Mr.. Sorg will first visit at
Spokane, Wash, on his way west,
also at Portland, Ore, then he
goes to San Francisco to see the
Exposition and will spend the
winter there.
During his stay in Circle, Carl
has won a large number of friends
who regret very much to see him
leave but all join with the Banner
in hoping to see him with us again
in the spring
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-12-03
Court Decides In
Favor of Anderson

The hearing in the case of A.
A. Sorg VS.. John Anderson (the
barber) in which Mr.. Anderson
brought suit against Mr.. Sorg for
recovery of a horse which was
wounded and had to be killed as
the result of an automobile &C.
cident which took place here a
year ago, was held at Glendive
last Monday, with the result that
Anderson secured a judgement
against Sorg, but payment of
same suspended by order of the
court for sixty days pending new
trial.
Attorneys for Plaintiff were Oh.
Thompson of Circle and Albert
Anderson of Glendive. Defendant
was represented by F. P. Leiper
and Jens Revenes of Glendive.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-12-03
Frandsen Brothers
Father Dies

A message received by the Ban
ner editor from Volga, S. D. last
Wednesday morning is to the ef-
feet that Jens Frandsen, father of
Frank, Pete and Marvin Frandsen
of this place died last Tuesday,
funeral services being held today
at that place.
About three weeks ago Mr..
Frandsen was taken sick and
word was sent to the Frandsen's s
here who Immediately left for his
bedside and we now receive the
sad news of his death.
Deceased was one OF. the pio-
neers Uf that section of S. D. and
one of the most industrious farm
erS.
To the bereaved family we join
our readers in extending condol-
5nce.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-12-03
Want A Circle
Hamblin Mail Route

The Banner is informed that an
effort is being made to get new
mail route established between
Circle and Hamblin. Petitions
are now being circulated and
signed up fast.
The proposed route is to run IL
miles straight north from Circle,
then west a few miles, then
straight north to Hamblin. This
would accommodate an enormous
lot of people and be of great help
to both Hamblin and Circle.
The main reason for asking the
establishment of a twice-a-week
service between these places is
the fact that the people of Hamb-
lin and vicinity sometimes have to
wait weeks at a time to get their
mail on account of being unable
to get it across the Missouri river
and also the fact that Circle now
has daily service would enable the |
people to the north to get their
mail much sooner.
If you havn't signed one of
the petitions yet, get busy and do
so at once and thereby help
good, much needed thing along.