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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-13
SYMPATHY FROM JAPAN
Message Of Coincidence On Loss o
American Life on Lusitania,
Sent by Mikado.

Toxic, May 12- The Japanese gov
ernment has sent to Great Britain and
tho United States messages Of SYM
pathy on the loss of life in the Lusi-
tania disaster.
The press Of the country bitterly ar
raigns Germany for the sinking Of the
passenger ship. The Asaht Shimbun
characterizes 1t as "a massacre OF in
nocents,' certain to excite the right
eous indignation Of Americans. Other
papers declare the time has come to
remove forever the German menace" !"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-13
KAISER IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT
Roman MObS are
Trying to Force
War Declaration

Rome. May 12.-Troops were
called out tonight to dispense a
great crowd of war enthusiasts
who paraded the principal
streets shouting, Down with
Austria! Down with Giolitti!"
and cheering for Premier Sal
andra and Minister OF Foreign
Affairs Sonnino. Most Of the
persons In the throng apparent
ly felt the greater animosity to-
ward Former Premier Giolitti,
who ID regarded as the leader Of
the peace party. An attempt
was made to storm his resi-
dence but 1t was frustrated by
soldiers. The crowd jeered as 1t
passed the German ecclesiastic-
al college.
Demonstrations similar to
that in the capital are occurring
in the larger towns throughout
the country. Clashes with those
who favor neutrality have been
prevented several times by the
Intervention of troops and the
police
Every precaution has been
taken by the authorities Of
Rome to protect the Austrian
and German diplomats accredit-
ed both to the quirinal and the
vatican.
The final Austrian counter
proposals are expected soon but
it Is not believed they will sat
isfy the demands of the cabinet,
which insists on the cession of
all territory either racially or
strategically Italian.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-13
OCEAN TRAVELLERS
IN DARK ON DISASTER

New York, May 1.-THE Cunard
liner Saxonia reached this port today
from Liverpool, having sighted the
Lusitania at 2:45 o'clock in the after
noon OF May 5, two days before she
was sunk.
Until the Sandy Hook pilot boarded
the Saxonia her passengers knew moth.
ing Of the Lusitania's fate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-13
URUGUAY GREETS
BRAZIL MINISTER

Montevideo, May H. DR.. Lauro
Muller Brazilian foreign minister, who
is making tour of Uruguay, Argentina
and Chile, was the guest OF honor last
night at banquet given by President
Viera. Toasts were exchanged express
ing cordial sentiments between the
two countries. In the morning DR..
Muller visited the schools and was en-
tertained at breakfast by the minister
OF public instruction.
Buenos Aires, May II. The Ar
gentine cruiser Buenos Aires will leave
tomorrow for Montevideo to bring DR..
Lauro Muller, Brazilian foreign minis
ter, and his suite, to this city. The
Argentine government is preparing an
elaborate program Of entertainment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-13

useo tne iast Definite proposal
OF Austria concerning the terrl-
torlai concessions demanded BY
italy was received today by the
italian government.
The cabinet at once went into
session to consider the communl.
cation.
Rome, May 12.-Final decision a.
to whether Italy shall declare war
or remain neutral rests with King vic
tor Emmanuel. The Italian constitr.
tion gives to the sovereign alone
authority to declare war. make peace
and conclude treaties
There is diversity of opinion In
the capital, however, as to whether
action by his majesty should be purely
formal, or simply in accordance with
the decision reached by his ministerp.
Those who favor making his constitu.
tional prerogative more than q matter
OF form are urging that as soon a.
Austria makes It's final decision re-
garding territorial concessions the
cabinet shall ask the king to take SUI
preme command and rely on his 1udg.
ment
Apparently, however, a majority OF
the people believe the cabinet must
assume the responsibility one way or
another with the certainty that its de-
,cision will be sustained almost unanl-s
'mously by parliament and the coun-
try. The part that parliament is to-
play remains uncertain. It may or Il
may not be asked to express an opin-
Ion as to the wisest course to pursue.
The two great political bodies In
Italy-that In favor Of war and that
which believes the country should re-
main neutral-have refrained from any
direct endeavors to interfere with de-
liberations OF the cabinet.
The groups favoring war are demo
Gratis. radicals, republicans national.
lists, reform socialists and moderates.
Those on the other side are Catho-
lies, radical socialists. conserva-
tives and supporters Of Former Pre-
mier Giolitti.
{ Signor Giolitti Is still firmly con.
vinced that war yet can be avoided
by the obtaining from Austria OF ade-
quate concessions.
Pope 10 Depressed.
San Sebastian, Spain, May 12 Pope
Benedict is greatly depressed by the
trelld of events In Italy and believes
the Intervention OF that country in the
wa- Is only question of days. accord.
ing to apparently authentic informa-
tion received here. The pontif Is re-
ported to be greatly concerned regard
ing the possible effect war would have
on the relations between the quirinal
and the vatican.
He has decided, it is said here, not
only to invite the German, Austrian
and Ravarian ambassadors accredited
to the vatican to leave Rome, but to.
the papal nuncios from the
courts of countries which would bo
hostile to Italy. sS
italians Leave Austria.
London, May 12.-The Evening News
at Lugano, Switzerland,
near the Italian front, says scenes OF
panic are occurring on the border.
Several thousand Italians are waiting
for trains to Italy. At Undine, north
eastern Italy, the mayor Is providing
temporary accommodations for refu-
gees
Italian steamers are bringing from
lara, Dalmatia, hundreds OF Austro-
Italians.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-13
FIERCE ATTACK
. ON IN FLANDERS
French and Belgians Make
Advance Against the
Opposing Germans
BRITISH ARMY is
UNDER PRESSURE
Belief Expressed That the
Russians Have Not Been
Decisively Beaten

London, May 12-From the Bel.
gian coast to Arras, across the bor-
der In northern France, one OF the
principal battles Of the war is now
under way. The Belgians, in the
little section they still hold, are push
Ing forward, apparently with some
success. Near the border the French
are making furious attempt to pierce
the German line. Between those two
districts the Germans are on the Of
fensive, pressing against the British
army with great force. Although To-
cal successes have been won on both
sides, the main issue probably will
not be decided for some time.
The Russians admit a further re-
treat In Galicia, although denying
Austrian and German reports Of COM
plete rout. British correspondents in
Petrograd minimize the Importance of
the Austro-G German victory, intimat-
ing that Russian strategy may have
been responsible In part for the rapid
advance Of the Teutonic forces.
Reports from all sources indicate
severe loss of life on the Gallipoli
peninsula and that the allies have
paid heavily for establishing land posi-
tions. A dispatch from Athens says
Turkish losses have been so great
fresh troops will be brought from
Smyrna.
The course OF italy Is undecided.
given up hope for raly's remaining at
peace.
Allies Sweep Northward.
German reinforcements rushed from
Lens and Douai thus far apparently
have failed to check the dash OF troops
which, sweeping northward from Ar
ras, have captured important German
positions The German war office
states that progress has been made
against the British line east Of Ypres.
but Sir John French's laconic message
asserts that all German efforts to
break through have failed.
The situation on the huge eastern
battlefield is still obscure, but 1t 10
evident that the gains are not all at
the expense of the Russians.
Russians Deny Defeat.
Petrograd, May 12.-Admitting that
the Austro-G German movement from
Cracpw has met with some success,
Russian military authorities asserted
today there was no possibility of
further advance with Its consequence
menace to the security of the Rus
sian positions In the Carpathians.
A semi official comment today on
this situation said success of Austro-
German forces was due to overpower-
ing numbers. They advanced about
thirty miles northward from Nowy
sandec and as far east as Stryzow and
Brzozow, the latter being within less
than thirty miles of Przemysl. 1t is
said here that the Russian forces have
now been regrouped in such way as
to effectually oppose this movement.
The view presented by military
men here Is that the Austro- German
did not constitute notable
success, inasmuch as its object is sup
posed to have been the destruction of
the Russian army In the Carpathians
and dislodgement Of the Russians
from their strong positions in the cen
trail Carpathians. Russian officers esti-
mate the losses of the Germans and
Austrians during the battle of the last
nine days at upwards Of 100000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-13
TAFT HAS CONFIDENCE.

Washington, D. G.. May 12. Presi-
dent Wilson today received letter
from Former President Taft, express
ing confidence in his ability to handle
the situation growing out OF the sink
ing OF the Lusitania. The president in
reply, thanked him warmly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-13
! ulIJuL III
Cabinet Approves Firmness
Exhibited in Note to
Be. Sent Germany
FULL PREPARATION
WILL BE DEMANDED
Also Guarantee That Mode
of Submarine Warfare
Will Be Changed

w dS1llllS COAAS NA0y
The United States govern
ment, in a note to Ger
many today, formally de-
mands of the imperial gov
ernment a strict account
ing for the loss Of Ameri-
can lives in the sinking Of
the Lusitania and viola
tions Of American rights in
the war zone. 1t also asks
guarantees that there will
be no repetition of such
tactics. The tone of the
note is friendly, but firm
and pointed.
Intim ting that the
United States is prepared
to meet any circumstance
arising from non-com-
pliance, the communication
was prepared to be cabled
to Berlin by nightfall. It
was written by Presider4
Wilson and was approved
unanimo ously by the cabinet.
This statement was issued
by Secretary Tumulty after
a conference with the presi-
dent:
"The course Of the presi-
dent has been determined.
1t will be announced as soon
as it is proper to publish the
note now in preparation. /"
This was taken to mean
that the American govern
ment would await receipt
Of the communication in
Berlin before making it
public.
The United States later
will seek financial repara-
tion, but it's protest now is
in the name of interna-
tional law and humanity,
to obtain a guarantee that
such tragedies will not be
repeated and the lives Of
noncombatants sacrificed.
Washington, D. c.. May 12.-Presi
dent Wilson virtually completed toda,
the note which the United States will
send to Germany as a result Of th1
sinking of the Lusitania.
It asks Germany for an accounting
for the series Of violations OF Ameri
can rights In the war zone mot only
financial but moral and guarante.
that there will be no repetition of un
lawful practices Of German sub
marinesA
Late today or early tomorrow the
note, now approved by the cabinet
will be sent to Ambassador Gerard tc
be presented to the Berlin govern
ment. Its final details were being
carefully revised today. Members Of
the cabinet who have always advocat
ed vigorous measures in the foreign
policy Of the administration are salts
fed with it's terms. Conservative
members approve 1t also. That il
maintains the dignity and honor of the
United States was their unanimous
opinion.
The president, it was said, realized
fully the gravity of meaning in the
note and was prepared for any event
ualities that might arise from its
presentation.
The note does not say exactly what
the course of the United States will
be in the case of refusal nor would
the presidents advisers indicate today
beyond saying that each step and situ.
alton would be considered as 1t arose
(ConA&Nued on page 81
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-13
MORE BODIES OF
VICTIMS FOUND
.coRPsEs or PEOPLE WHO PER.
IsHED WHEN LUslTANIA
SANK, BEING RECOVERED.

Queenstown, May 1.-THE bodies
Of nine men and eight women who
perished when the Lusitania sank,
comprising those brought ashore at
Baltimore and other Irish coast points,
arrived here this morning aboard a
tug. The only body OF first class
passenger which was identified was
that Of Percy Secombe OF Peterbor-
ough, Ont, son of the late Captain G.
w. Secombe OF the Cunard line. His
sister, Miss Elizabeth Secombe, still
is missing.
Slow progress is being made in the
work Of Identification, as few relatives
Of passengers are now here, and the
authorities are relying only on papers
and trinkets found on the bodies. The
names James Harrison and "A. p. Nor
ris were found on papers In the pock-
cts of two OF the men, while that of
X. Hickson was found on the body OF
one woman. Three of the dead were
members of the Lusitania's crew
A Lusitania life boat bearing the
bodies of three women and two boys,
which has been adrift since last Fri
day, is reported ashore today near
Baltimore on the south Irish coast.
There were no American first cabin
passengers among the seventeen dead
brought into Queenstown this morn
ing.
Bodies with Overturned Boat.
London, May IL. -Lloyd's has re.
port that a life boat Of the Lusitania,
together with the bodies of four women
and two children, was picked up bot.
tom up yesterday seven miles of Fast.
net. The boat was towed into Long
Island bay and the bodies taken by the
coast guard to Skull. Fastnet is four
miles from Cape Clear.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-13
COURSE
UP TO THE KING.
Negotiations With Austria
at Breaking Point and
War Seems Assured
PEOPLE EXPECTING
CABINET TO ADVISE,
Pope Is Said to Have About
Relinquished Hopes Of
Keeping Peace

Rome, May 12. What 10 con.
s'dsred the last definite proposal
OF Austria concerning the terrl-
tor'ai concessions demanded BY
italy was received today BY the
italian government.
The cabinet at once went Into
session to consider the communI-
cation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-27
JUDGE GRANGER DEAD
Former Chief Of Iowa Supreme Court
Passes Away in Long Beach, Call
Was 90 Years Of Ass-6ody 70 Be
Brought to Iowa For Burial.

Long Beach, Cal, Oct. 27.-charles
Trumbull Granger. former chief JUS
tice Of the Iowa supreme court, died
here yesterday afternoon al the age Of
81 years. Mr.. Granger Contracted bis
fata. illness ten days ago following a
severe colo caught while paying cro-
quet.
The body will be taken to Waukon.
Iowa, for burial.
MI. Granger was born in New York
state, Oct. 9, 1885. He moved to AL
lamakee county. Iowa, in 1854, where
he pursued his law studies. In 1860 he
was admitted to the bar and entered
upon practice 81 Mitchell, Icwe.
In August, 1852, he was elected cap.
tain Of Company X, Of the Twenty
seventh Iowa volunteer infantry and
served three years in the civil war.
Upon retiring from the army he To-
Gated at Waukon, Iowa, where he had
made his home since.
Mr.. Granger was elected district at
torney in 1869. After serving as judge
of the district court ne was in 1883
chosen judge of the supreme court Of
Iowa, and in 1895 was made chief JUS
tice.
In 1874 Judge Granger was the re-
publican candidate for congress in tho
Third distric. but failed Of election.
Judge Granger has been republican
since the org anization of the party.
He was a prominent Mason, having
been at one time grand master of the
Iowa Masons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-27
NEED Y. N. c. A. BUILDING.
Movement on Foot to House Assoeia'
ton in Proposed School Building.

Special to Times-Republican.
Mason City, Oct. 27.-D. o. Hubbard.
who has been community secretary Of
the Young Mems Christian Association,
has rendered his resignation, TO take
effect as soon as arrangements suitable
can be made by the board At large
ly attended meeting Of the association
held Monday evening in the Congre-
gational church. matters pertaining to
the welfare of the association were dis
cussed
There is no building for the work and
the principal work done was in di-
recting the energies of the young men
and surrounding them with all the
wholesome sport possible. The city is
badly in need of Y. NJ c. A. building
and there is now a movement on foot
10 n1aae the contemplated high school
building sufficiently large so as to
take care OF well organized Y. n.
c. A. This new movement is finding
many substantial friends.
a short time ago the city voted
100000 for a new high school build
ing but the election was faulty and
the board would not proceed on the
vote TO erect a building. Now petitions
are in circulation for a s250,00O high
school building to be used in connection
with Y. NJ. C. A. work and 1t is being
literally signed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-27
GrinnsiI and Vicinity.
,al 10 Times. Republ;can

Special to Times Republican,
Gr.nnell. Oct. 27-.Grinneii's in
Will c. Robinson. an
nounces that his new bipiane is fast
nearing completion and he expects TO
be able TO make trial fight with 1t
in about two weeks. II It proves salts
factory on the trial trip there Is
material in the factory for the as
sembling Of several others of the same
kind and there may be small boom
in flying machine stock in Grinnell.
The following ladies Of this city have
made all preparations to start today
for Bloomfield TO attend the Sixth dis
trict convention OF the Iowa Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs: Mrs. H. W.
Spaulding, Mrs. Alex Fraser, Mrs. G..
B. McGuin, Mrs. L. NJ. Hibbetts, Mrs.
P. E. Somers, Mrs. G. A. Taylor, Mrs.
O T. Frisbie. and Miss Ella crayath.
Charlotte E. White. national organt-
ger of clubs OF the Child's Conserva-
ton League OF America, was here
Monday afternoon and met the Grin
nell Mothers Club and formed work.
ing organization. Mrs. r. T. Jones
was elected president; Mrs. J. F. Pres.
ton. vice president; Mrs. Evelyn S.
Bray, secretary, and Mrs. A. S. Ennis.
treasurer and press reporter. Consti-
tuition and bylaws were adopted and
the first regular meeting set for Mon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-27
TIMES REPUBLICAN, MARSHAILTOWN. OCTOBER ~

day. Nov. s, at $3.50 o'clock In the after
noon. in the assembly room at me
Grinnell Savings Bank.
Company K Of the fty-fourth regi-
ment became, few months ago, Com
pany d, Of the Third regiment. Now
comes the news that 1t has been
changed again and is now to be known
as First Separate Company Of In
fantry. after the LIST of next month.
This change brings additional re-
sponsibiiities and officers and men are
making every effort to bring the COM
pany up in both numbers and
efficiency to the highest possible
standard by the date Of the next an.
nual inspection.
AT the meeting of the city council
on Monday evening some additional
four-inch water mains were ordered in
as an extra on the main contract Of
Bash & James. Arrangements were
also made with the Iowa Engineering
Company to survey for the opening
OF a sanitary sewer from such of the
lots in the Janney addition on the
north Of the city as can be served by
the west side sewer from Eighth ave-
nue. to Eleventh on Spring street and
also to see what service can be given
to the Merrill addition.
j. Martini and some of his Mexican
compatriots went 10 the former poul-
try house near the stock chutes on the
NJ. & st. L. road where some Bulgarian
laborers were housed and invited the
foreigners from the far east to drink
with them. AS they refused Martini
began to fire his gun thru the roof.
The marshal was soon on the scene
and escorted Martini TO the house of
detention and he will come before the
judge today probably. The Bulgarians
We're so excited that the next days
labor was lost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-27
FIND SCALES INACCURATE.
State Inspectors Discover Reason Fol-
Short Weight in Many Cities.

"SiShS tti Niohy
Special to Times Republican.
Dies Moines. Oct. 21.-Many OF the
commercial and private scales used for
weighing coal, grain and stock are
more Inaccurate than is commonly
supposed. This may be seen from the
reports Of the state weight and meas
ure inspectors.
During the summer and fail the in
spectors have been busily engaged IN
checking up these sales. The results
Of this work show that most of the
elevator scales are in good condition.
due. no doubt 10 the fact tina. a system
OF inspection for these scales has been
in operation for ten years. II IS only
within the past year that the testing
OF other wagon scales was commenced
in a systematic manner.
Some Of the inaccuracies OF these
scales are as follows;
Al Waterloo one scale was off 100
pounds on a 500 pound load.
At Cla-iada scale was off 500
pounds on a $500 pound load.
Al Sioux Center the city scales were
off th!rty-s!x pounds on 500 pounds
Al Rock Rapids the city scales were
short tor;y-:5ve pounds or load.
Numerous other inaccuracies could
BE- given IN, these Will serve 20 show
that scales Viii rot remain accurate
unless tested ard from time to time
readiusted. n general about 80 per
cent ot the scales tested by the de-
par:ment are found 20 be inaccurate
due 10 poor care o: neglect.
Now tina, the fall coal buying sea
son : on. Chief Weight and Measure
Inspector E. ". Van Duyn is devot-
ing his attention 10 checking up de-
I!ver!es Of short weight coal Last
week dealer was fined $50 and costs
for selling coal short 525 pounds on
load Of 9, 500 pounds and SIS and costs
for selling i-o pounds short or two
ton load.
Dairy ard Food Commissioner
Barney wishes TO warn ali dealers
against buying and selling apples and
potatoes by measure as the law makes
!. compulsory that all dry commodities
be bought and sold only by weight