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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
Emperor Joseph Exh0rts His
Troops to ReneWed Efforts

we, in order to maintain peace and
our alliance relation, were resolved on
great and painful sacrifices which par
ticularly grteyed our paternal heart.
But the covetousness of Italy, which
believed the moment should be used,
was not to be appeased, SO fate must
be accommodated.
"4Hy armies have victoriously with
stood mighty armies in the north in
ten months of this gigantic conflict in
most loyal comradeship of arms with
our illustrious ally. A new and
treacherous enemy in the south is to
you no new enemy. Great memories
of Novara, Mortaro, and Lissa, which
constituted the pride of my youth;
the spirit of Radetzky, Archdukes AL
brecht and Tegetthoff, which con-
tinues to live in my land and sea
forces, guarantee that in the south also
we shall successfully defend the from
tiers of the monarchy.
Il salute my battle tried troops.
rely on them and their leaders.
rely on my people for whose unex-
ampled spirit of sacrifice my most pa
ternal thanks are due. pray the AL
mighty to bless our colors and take
under his gracious protection our just
cause.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25

London, May 24.-A Reuter- dispatch
from Amsterdam says the Vienna
Zeitung publishes the following auto
graph letter from Emperor Francis
Joseph to Count Karl Stuergkh:
Dear Count Stuergkh:-I request
you to make public the attached mani
festo to my troops:
"'Vienna, May 23.-Francis Joseph
to his troops:
The king of Italy has declared
war on me. Perfidy whose like his
tory does not know was committed by
the kingdom of Italy against both
allies. After an alliance of more than
thirty years, during which 1t was able
to increase it's territorial possessions
and develop itself to an unthought OF
condition, Italy abandoned
us in our hour of danger and went over
with flying colors into the camp of our
enemies.
"'We did not menace Italy: did not
curtail her authority; did not attack
her honor or interests. We always re-
sponded Loyalty to the duties OF our
alliance and afforded her our protec-
ton when she took the field. We
have done more When Italy directed
coyetous glances across our frontier,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25

On the Italian Frontier, May "a
A day of suspense which brought with
it the long expected actual declaration
of war against Austria-Hungary found
all italy eager for the conflict. Thou
sands of volunteers offered their serv-
ices to the national cause. Students
not yet called to the colors but an
xious to enlist besieged the military
authorities. The announcement al
ready has been made that volunteers
1S years of age, or older, who are
physically fit, will be accepted by the
government for the duration OF the
war.
Members of yacht clubs and boat
clubs in all parts of the kingdom, al
most to man, offered the government
their services and the use of their
craft. Persons In all walks of life
pledged their services to the Red
Cross and gifts of all kinds were re-
ceived by that organization.
Expressions of regret are being
heard on every side that the nation
is unable at present to assist persons
of Italian blood or sympathies who
are being arrested wholesale by the
Austrian authorities in Trent, Triest
and Dalma.ia- Intanse indignaton has
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
ITALIANS IN j. S. A.
. ARE CALLED HOME
ALL NATIVES or ITALY BE.
TWEEN AGES OF 1s AND 2s
ASKED TO JOIN coLoRs.

New York, May PA call to all
Italian citizens and American citizens
of Italian birth to enroll here for serv-
les in the Italian army was published
in the newspapers Of that language
here today. 1t was signed by G.
Fara Forni, the Italian consul general,
and was addressed to all men between
the ages of 19 and 20 inclusive.
The military law of Italy holds that
al. men Of Italian birth in this country
are subject to call for service in the
army regardless of whether they have
taken out citizenship papers in the
United States. Penalty for refusal to
obey the call is imprisonment In the
event of later return to Italy.
It was estimated that there are 1885,
600 Italians of military age in this
city. More than 1000 already have
enrolled and the consul general had
made arrangements today to receive
a large number Of enrollments as q
result of the call.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
Russians Believe They Have
Finally Stopped Enemy
on Galician Front
FRENCH REPORT
REPULSING FOE
Attacks on Western Lines Of
Battle Result in Heavy
Losses for Germans

Petrograd, May 24.-In the view of
Russian military observers the Ger
man offensive movement has been
definitely checked on the upper San
river. The Russian movement on
Nisko and the occupation of Ulanoff,
Rudnik, Kraftza Bourghy and Shushav
to the westward of the uper San, seri-
ously threatens not only the German
position east of the river but the COM
munications to the rear as well. Co
operating with this army, another
strong Russian force to the east Of
Przemysl is pressing against the
right wing of this German advanced
position.
Southwark of Przemysl on the other
hand, the Germans are furiously bat
tering the Russian front, and very
hotly contested action is being fought
along line of twenty miles between
the Tismenitza and the Stry rivers.
Other points of activity are to the east
of the Drogobitch-Stry railroad and be-
tween Goussakow and Krukenika, 40
miles to the northwest.
These regions report that continu-
GUS fighting has been in progress for
the last four days but without marked
advantage to either side. .,r.,..s.. 80.
Turks RepuIse Allies.
Constantinople, May 24.-Official an
nouncement was made here today that
an attack by the French and British
forces yesterday on the Turkish po-
sitions near Seddul-Bahr. on the south
ern end of Gallipoli peninsula, had
been repulsed. 1t is stated the allies
left 1000 dead on the field.
French Report.
Paris, May 24.-French official re-
port:
"At several points between Steen-
straete and Ypres the enemy yester-
day delivered attacks after having
made preliminary use of asphyxiating
gases. These attacks were repulsed.
"In the region to the north OF Arras
the fighting continued all night long.
We took 120 prisoners at point north
of Neuville st. Vassat. The enemy
delivered several counter attacks, but
they were checked by our artillery.
The artillery engagements are being
continued with intensity.
Further reports received describe
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ITALIANS ANXIOUS
T0F|GH7 AUSTR|ANS

Rome, May 24.-Enthusiastic DEM
onstrations in favor of the war con-
tinue throughout Italy. In Florence,
Venice, Genoa, Milan and the other
large cehters crowds throng the
streets cheering for the king and the
army.
Most Of the members of the cham
Der of deputies have volunteered for
service In the army or navy.
Owing to the large number of men
now under arms there is shortage
of workmen. In some cases women
are doing work formerly performed by
men. In several cities women are en-
ployed on street cars.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
cONSCR|PTs BEING
FORCED TO SERVE
COMPELLING MEN
BETWEEN II AND SO YEARS
OF AGE TO ENLIST.

Venice, May 24.-The Italian popu-
lation Of Trentine, according to dis
patches from Verona, is fleeing into
the country from towns and villages.
They are compelled to walk along the
railway tracks because all highways
have been barricaded with planks, tree
trunks and piles Of stones.
Gendarmes are reported to be using
force to compel compliance with proc
lamations calling to the colors all
classes of reservists between the ages
of II and 30. Troops visit houses,
chiefly at night, it is said, and carry
off by force all the men within the
prescribed ages. The Austrian
authorities are reported to be making
an effort to direct public wrath
against Italy by posting manifestos
afirming that the levy has been made
necessary only by the treachery OF
Italy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
WILSON GREETs
PAN -AME ER|CANs
PRESIDENT TALKS TO REPRE-
SENTATIVES OF VARIOUS
SOUTHERN COUNTRIES.

Washington, D. c., May 24-The
Pan-American financial conference,
the outgrowth Of the new problems
that have arisen to confront the west
ern hemisphere as a consequence OF
the war in Europe, was formally open
en- here today. For six days delegates
from eighteen South and Central
American countries will present to
representatives Of the Washington
government and Of the principal bank
ing, commercial and industrial enter
prises OF the United States their needs
and their plans to make closer union
of interests and commerce.
The program for the opening ses-
sion was given over to speeches OF
welcome by President Wilson and
Secretary Bryan and responses from
the delegations of each invited coun-
try. Next came reception to the
delegates and their families IN the
east room of the white house to which
all the visitors had been invited by
the president.
Addresses by Secretaries McAdoo
and Redfield and Postmaster General
Burleson, remarks by invited guests,
and the announcement Of group com
mittees" by Mr.. McAdoo were the feat
ures arranged for the afternoon ses-
sion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
RUSSIANS RELIEVE
HARD PRESSED CITY

Tibis, Transcaucasia, Sunday, May
ga detachment of Russian soldiers
has occupied the town Of Van, In
Asiatic Turkey, thus bringing relief
to the Armenians who were being be-
sieged there by the Turks. On the
advent of the Russians the Turks re-
treated In the direction of Bitlis.
Van, in Turkish Armenia. and Uru-s
miah, in Persia, have been the scenes
of persecution and attacks. on Armen-i
ians by Turks and Kurds for several
months. The situation became SO
serious that the powers Of Europe pro-
tested to Turkey, saying that Turkish
officials would be held personally re-
sponsible.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
Eye Witness Describes the
Assault: Which Drove
Out German Soldiers
MANY ARE KILLED in
DESPERATE BATTLE
Kaiser's Troops Intrenched
Behind Triple Rows of
Wire; Hard to Take

Paris, May "a. The capture by
French troops of the German works at
Blance Vote the white way) the even
Ing OF May 21 marked the victorious
conclusion of our offensive on the
'Massif De Lorette,'" Is the opening
sentence in the report OF the French
semi-official eye witness report of con.
d1tions at the front, as given out in
Paris today.
"Loretteborg Is word which for the
last six months has appeared often In
the correspondence of the soldiers"
the report continues. "The imperial
German staff attached very great i'm.
portance to the possession Of these
heights. To conquer, defend and re-
take them, the German soldiers have
received formal order which was 80
expressed as to make 1t operative un-
TIL the last man was killed.
In spite of the unusual difficulties
OF the ground and the desperate resis-
tance OF the enemy, we triumphed. The
battle of Lorette was a great battle
and ended in complete victory. In
this part Of the front fighting has been
going on uninterruptedly since Octo-
1RsE R.sEs-1al4 1aal4"
Continuing, the eye witness recalls
the leading incidents since last Octo-
Der, referring, among other things, to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
RUSSIAN WARsH|P
|SsENT T0B07T0M

Berlin, May. 24.-(By wireless to
Sayville) The Overseas News agency
today gave out the following:
According to Bucharest dispatch
the Russian armored man-of-war Win.
teleimon has been sunk with 1,4O0
men, in the Black sea"
The foregoing evidently refers to
the Russian battleship Panteleimon.
This warship is put down in naval
reference books as having a compile
ment of about TAO men. In times of
war this number might be increased
considerably.
The Panteleimon was built In 1897.
She was 378 feet long. Her displace-
ment was 1852 tons. She carried
four Pinch guns, sixteen 6-inch, four
3-inch, six 3-pounders. and five tor
pedo tubes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
RESUME ACTION
AGAINST TUDOR
More Witnesses Are Called
in Case Involving a
Family Dispute
COURT SUSPENDS
FINE AGAINST BOYS
Paul Pepper and Pangburn
Lad Are Paroled and
Will Make Report

me trial of Bert Tudor charged WITH
assault with intent to commit murders
"as resumed at 10 o'clock this morn
ing IN the district court. The com.
Piainlng witness Ralph Ellis. who ia
Iudors step-son, alleges that he was
snot through the right cheek and tenn
PIE last February by revolver in the
nands or Tudor at the latter's home
"A NUMBER OF witnesses were called to
.ne stand Saturday and many more
nave Deen heard today. 1t is expect.
ed tnat the case will not be concluded
untli tuesday afternoon, the rest of
the jury having been excused until
that time.
witnesses on Saturday afternoon in
Guided neighbors who are said to
nave been at the Tudor home shortly
after the shooting occurred. Some
OF them testified that they had heard
ludor say that he intended to kill the
younger man. In the preliminary
hearing Tudor said that they had had
some family trouble and that Ellis
had been warned by him to stay away
from the house but insisted upon re-.
turning In spite Of the warnings which
he had given him.
Boys Are Paroied.
Paul Pepper and Frank Pangburn
each indicted for breaking and enter.
ing q. A. Frazier's grocery store last
winter, nave each been sentenced to
SIX months In the county Jail and the
sentence suspended pending their good
behavior. Each one has been parol-
ed to party who will look after them
and make a report to the court every
thirty days as to their conduct Should
they fail in their behavior they will
serve their sentences.
Probate shewey Will.
The will OF W. H. Shewey has been
probated by the court and Rosa
Shewey appointed executrix without
bond as provided in the will In the
guardianship Of jeanette and Robert
LaForce, Anna C. LaForce has been
appointed. An order in the estate OF
Martin Weber authorizes the admins.
traitor to sell note. In the guardian
ship OF Frank w. Seaburg, an order
has been signed which approves re-
port. In the case of Joe Cline VS..
Lizzie Cline, there has been default
on acceptance entered and the evil
dence has been heard. An order has
been signed in the case Of Minnie
Morrison vs.. Ray Morrison which will
allow them to remarry each other
within year. Clara j. Nosler has
petitioned the court for writ Of in
junction against Eugene Oaks, Joseph
Harlan and Ola Harlan, to restrain
them from interfering with the use of
a stairway on the property known as
62O Church street A temporary writ
has been issued by Judge Hunter.
Information Is Filed.
The county attorney has filed infor-
nation against Nora NJ Melender and
Floyd Shepherd, charging them with
carrying concealed weapons. The two
were arrested at carnival in South
Ottumwa two weeks ago and have
since been In the county JAIL 1t ID
understood that they wish to plead
guilty to the charges against them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
Thousands of Italians Want
to Aid in F1ght on Austria

been caused by reports that thousands
of Italians have been detained at sta
tions along the Austrian and German
frontiers where they have been sub
1ected to ill treatment.
A train load of Italians arriving at
Cormons, near Goritz, are reported to
have been driven into field by Aus
trian gendarmes where they were
forced to remain all night in heavy
rain without shelter or food. Several
children are said to have died because
of this experience. The women and
children were permitted to cross into
Italian territory the next day but all
the men were detained.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
IEuTONs ON DEFENSIVE
German Armies In Galicia
Cease Pressing Russians Except
For Counter Attacks.

Petrograd, May 24.-The Austro-
German forces in Galicia now have
assumed the defensive and their active
operations consist chiefly OF counter
attacks, according to an official state
ment issued last night from the head
quarters Of the Russian general stan.
Slight progress is claimed on the. left
bank OF the lower San and the claim
is made that all assaults by the Austro-
German troops in the southeastern
theater of operations were repulsed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
CHIEF OF POLICE
KILLS POLITICIAN

Charleston, w. Va. May 24.-E c.,
Lewis, politician OF Logan. w. Val
was shot and killed there last night
by A. H. Sutphin, chief Of police. Lew-,
is quarreled with e. q. White, mem
Der OF the town council. and drew his
revolver, but when Sutphin approach
ed he turned the weapon on him.,
shooting him In the leg. AS he fell.
the oficer fred, killing Lewis instant
ly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
,GUNBOA7 SINKS

Constantinople, May 24.--An official
statement issued last night by the
Turkish general staff said:
"The twenty-five year old gunboat
Pelenk-I-Deria was sunk this after
noon by a hostile submarine. Two
members of the crew were killed but
the others escaped without injury"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25

American Neat
Packers object
to DetentiOnS
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Washington, D. c., May "a
Representatives Of four OF the
great American packing con-
Germs met here today for con-
ferences with state department
officials over the detention or
meat cargoes in British ports.
The packers are prepared TO
ask the state department to
urge Great Britain to hurry pay
ment for cargoes valued at sew
eral million dollars, detained
while on their way to neu-
trails adjacent to Germany and
to ask more liberal treatment
Of such commerce.
All the representatives of the
packers here say there is no
thought of stopping meat ship
ments to England as one way
of forcing compliance with
their request. The packers Will
be received by state depart
ment officials tomorrow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25

- . H =. Z r
The Teuton diplomats in
charge of the negotiations with
Italy have failed entirely in
keeping Italy from Joining the
allies in the war against the
central empires" Baron
Burian, foreign minister of
Austria, seems principally to
blame because of his persist
ency in believing that Italy
would not really go to war.
Baron Macchio. Austrian am
bassador at Rome, held much
the same view. PRINCE Won
Buelow, the German diplomat
at Rome, thought otherwise
and worked hard to get. AUS
tria to make the concessions
demanded by Italy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-25
BUR|AN TO RESIGN
FROM HIGH OFFICE
ITALY HEARS THAT AUSTRIAN
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER
Is TO BE REPLACED.

Paris, May "a Havas dis
patch from Rome says the Cor
riere Della Sera announces the
resignation Of Baron Burian, the
Austrian foreign minister, and
says that he will be succeeded by
Count Tisza, the Hungarian pre-
mier.
Rome, May 23.-Via Paris, May "a
which have been received
here that Baron Burian, the Austrian
foreign minister, has resigned, are
accepted as true and have caused wide
comment. His reported fall is attrib'
uted to the failure of the Austro'
Italian negotiations and the declara.
tion of war by Italy.
A report that Baron Burian had OF.
fered his resignation to Emperor Fran.
els Joseph but that the monarch had
refused to accept it came from Geneva
Friday
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-01
FOOLED ENEMY OF MANKIND
Hezekiah's Memory Proved Its Worth
in a Remarkable Encounter
With Satan.

I once heard of an old negro named
Hezekiah, who, it was said, had the
most wonderful memory ever known
to man. Indeed, it was so great that
the devil himself was enviOus of it,
and often dreamed of how much bet
ter he could conduct the affairs Of
his dominion at home and abroad If
he only had Hezekiah's memory.
Hezekiah had let it be known that
if, at any time, anybody should ever
catch him forgetting anything that
somebody could have his power of
memory. This is where the devil saw
his chance and laid his plans. So ona
day the "Old Scratch" dressed him
self up in citizens clothes and APP
preached Hezekiah where he was
blowing in the field. Each greeted
the other and passed the compliments
of the day; then, presently, the devil
said:
"HezekiaE, of all the good things
that there are in the world to eat,
what one thing would you like best?"
After a moment of reflection Heze-
kiah replied: Chicken
Without further words the devil
turned and walked away. He stayed
away from Hezekiah for 20 years;
then one morning, somewhat as be-
fore, he approached him as he was
there at work in his field. He looked
at him for a moment and said;
"How?"
Hezekiah looked up, scratched his
head, smiled a little and replied:
Fried. '-Birmingham News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-01

tors from whom / received only tempo
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-01
MRS, WILLIAMS
LONG SICKNESS
Yields To Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

FIkhart, Ind. :-"I suffered for four
teen years from organic Inflammation,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-01
His Grievance,

A dozen deaf-mutes sat in a north
bound subway train the other night
vigorously conversing along and across
the aisle, with gesticulating arms and
fingers. The roar of the train was no
deterrent to that interchange.
At Grand Central station a man got
on plainly overloaded with effective
beverage. All the way to Seventy-sec-
ond street he watched, fascinaLeu, the
swift play of hands and fingers. Once
he shouted some remark, lost in the
racket of the train, and unnoticed, of
course, by the deaf-mutes to whom it
was addressed.
The doors were closed and the train
ready to start from Seventy second
street; there was bit of silence. In
to it the inebriated one broke with an
appeal to the guard:
Conductor! Conductor! | wick!-
wish you'd ask those people not to
tick!-taIk so loud can't sleep a
wick!-wink New York Evening
Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-01

Not much has been heard from Lux
embOuTg since the commencement Of
the European war. Luxembourg, it
will be remembered, took a position
exactly opposite TO that taken by Bel
GUM when the German forces de-
manded a passage through its terri
tory. It did not oppose, but permitted
the march on the ground that the
country would not suffer and that all
losses would be repaid 1t now ap-
pears that Luxembourg is suffering and
suffering bitterly. It is in the same
plight as Belgium and the other day
made an appeal to the Belgian relief
committee. It only shows that war is
war and suffering is ineyitable.-St
Louis Times.