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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24

After waiting forty-eight hours, the
border read news of Gen. Pershlng's
report that the Carrizal fight was an
unprovoked attack upon the Americans
and then lapsed into expectant wait,
ing. General sentiment seemed to be
that peace or war with Mexico hangs
upon the reports reception in Wash
ington. Gen. Bell, Jr.. commanding
the Ell Paso military district, said he
had received no additional orders
from departmental headquarters.
Grave apprehension was manifest
ed here for the safety of the seventeen
American prisoners taken in the en-
gagement who are held by Gen. Trev-
inc in Chihuahua City.
Active in Juarez.
A few of the troops that evacuated
Juarez have returned. Early this
morning only few scattering military
patrols were on the streets there. Gen.
Francisco Gonzales, commandment, and
Andres Garcia, consul at Ell Paso, who
recently has been sleeping on the
Mexican side, were riding through the
streets on horseback, apparently max
ing an inspection tour. Street car
traffic across the river, which was
stopped last night, was resumed to-
day.
In the railway yards, two troop
trains, with steam up, stood ready for
instant departure. On one Of them
were loaded fifteen machine guns and
three seventy millimeter field pieces.
Rebels Called In.
Mexican reports that Gen. Alvaro
Obregon has issued manifesto offer
ing to accept the services of all rebel
leaders in the event Of hostilities with
the United States, found some con-
firmation in the fact that today num-
Der Of Mexicans, who had been exiled
for political reasons, crossed into
Juarez.
All Of these, including Gen. Marcelo
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
BOARD FINISHES
ITS settlement
SEMI-ANNUAL CHECklNGUP WITH
AUDITOR AND TREASURER
FINDS THINGS O. x.

The board Of supervisors Of Wa
pello county has made its seni-annual
settlement with the auditor and treas
urer and has found everything to be in
excellent condition and all accounts
correct.
The semi-annual report to the state
has been finished for the first half Of
the year and the auditors office force
Is working now cleaning up the odds
and ends of the routine business await.
ing the report of the executive council
at Des Moines on the personal proper
ty valuation.
This was sent in by the auditors
Office six weeks ago and as soon as the
council makes its report and certifles
list over the local force will begin to
put the personal property lists on the
books and finish the tax volumes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
Editor The Courier:

Editor The Courier:
Our boys are doing their part to up
hold the flag emblematic of common
defense and welfare-to give their
lives If need be. What are the folks
at home going to do about 1t? The
time for talking has passed. the time
for action Is at hand. Some Of the
boys going to the front are leaving de-
pendent families behind; sacrificing
good jobs for the privilege Of being
made human targets at the rate of SIS
per month. What is Ottumwa going
to do to provide for the dependent
wives and babes left behind facing pos
sible distress? In the civil war o.
tumwa citizens provided the necessary
voluntary subscriptions and commit
tees to meet such situation. We should
do the same now, so that the boys at
the front will feel that the folks at
home are appreciative and back Of
them, in deed as well as in spirit. For.
eign countries have laws providing for
those left behind. 1t is one of the
weaknesses Of the American system OF
defense that our men courageous and
patriotic enough to 90 to the front
must not only take an oath In effect
requiring absolute surrender of all
their time and effort and lives, if need
be, but must, in virtual effect, abandon
their families for the time being (hav-
ing reference only to the several en-
listed men who sacrifice profitable en-
ployment and leave behind unprovided
for, young or old, dependent upon them
and does not refer to the young enlist
ed fellow who has only himself to look
out for). The call is not only to arms,
but to back the men at arms. What is
Ottumwa and Wapello county going to
do about It? Will she respond, prompt
ly and adequately? Voluntary sub
scriptions should be opened whereby
those able pledge the trifle per month
which in the aggregate would meet
this public duty-it is a duty and not
ed to obtain these subscriptions. Trust
worthy and able men and women
should be selected to ascertain those
Justly entitled to the provision and to
administer the same. Put me down
for a dollar a month, and more If need
be, to start the movement.
Chester w. Whitmore.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
MORE REFUGEES
REACH SEA COAST

Vera Cruz, June %. Five coach
loads of Americans arrived here TO-
night They will go aboard the battle
ship Nebraska tomorrow and after
ward be transferred to transport. A
special coach also arrived with the
American employees of the Aguila Oil
Co. The refugees report an unevent-
full trip.
James Rodgers, U. S. diplomatic rep
resentative at Mexico City, will arrive
here tomorrow with special trains
bringing refugees from Real Del Mon.
to and Pachuca in twelve box cars.
Late arrivals say general belief in the
capital ia that the trouble between the
United States and Mexico will finally
be settled by arbitration.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
GETS BIG MAJORITY.

Des Moines, June %. The officis
count of the votes cast at the recen
primary shows that William S. Aller
candidate for denomination as Sec.
tary Of state, received the largest ma
jority ever accorded candidate in al
Iowa primary. Ballots cast for hill
numbered 1852 and his opponent n
ceived 50,45S. Mr.. Allen carried ninetf
six out Of ninety-nine counties in TIL
state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24

Caraveo, former adherent of Orozco
and Huerta and other former minor
fractional leaders, seemingly were In
favor with the Mexican military auth
critics. 1t was said that Gen. Caraveo
will leave tonight for Chihuahua City
where Gen. Jacinto Trevino will az
sign him to command.
Gen. Gonzales declined to discuss
these reports other than to say that
ANY Mexican, not an outlaw, is well
come to his motherland today"
Embargo on Food.
From several of the larger border
ports came reports that an embargo
is to be placed on the export Of food
stuffs In large quantities. Customs
officials here declined to discuss the
reports.
Early today a rumor spread through
Ell Paso that a detachment of Gen
Pershing's command had engaged Car
ranzistas near Namiquipa. This was
denied by local military authorities
and by the base commander at Colum-
bus.
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Embargo on Food.
NO chANGEl IN PLAN.

Washington, D. c., June 23.-Secre-
tary Baker called at the white house
early today for conference with the
president. He said he had no reports
direct from Gen. Pershing regarding
the Carrlzal engagement.
On leaving the white house Mr..
Baker said that there was no change
in the administration policy and that
information from Gen. Pershing still
was awaited. He also said no new
orders to regulars or militia had gone
out
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
Mra. q. M. Wilson.

WTS. ~ w. NVlISOV.
Mrs. D. NJ Wilson died at 1920 a. m.
June %, 1916, at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Currier, 327 AL
bany street, at the age of IS years.
Mrs. Wilson was one of the early SET
tiers of Keokuk county and has only
lived in Ottumwa for the past few
months. She is survived by three
sons and two daughters, her hus band
preceding her in death twelve years
The remains will be taken Saturday
at a. m. to Delta where at 1920 the
funeral will be held at the Christian
church conducted by Rev. Elan. In
terment will take place in the Delta
cemetery where her husband is bur-
led. Rev. M. E. Genge will offer pray
er at the residence Saturday morning
at 5:45 o'clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
Obituary
Mrs, Martha Henderson

Mrs. Martha Henderson died at a.
m. Friday, June %, 1915, at her home
five miles out from Bloomfield. She
was past 80 years of age. She leaves
three sons, George, John and William,
and one daughter, Mrs. John Dussing.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock
Saturday afternoon at the Dunville
church, Rev. Mr. Dawkins oficiating.
1nterment will take place in the Dun
vile cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
POLL TAX MUST BE
PAID BY JUNE %

Poll tax for 1917 is due and unless
1t Is paid by June %, the street de-
partment through the poll tax collector
will enter suit in police court against
the delinquents. The collector is busy
now mailing out notices and calling on
the delinquent ones A list of the de-
linqpent ones has been compiled by
the collector.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
BOX CARS DESTROYED.

Ell Paso, Tex, June 23.-The burn
ing Of some box cars in Juarez early
today gave rise to reports that large
portion Of the town was afire but ap-
parently was a precaution taken to
prevent the rolling stock falling into
American hands in case of break.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
Silver Tableware
,e WAYS. ACCEPTABLE

is ALWAYS ACCEPTABLE
to the lady Of the house. new piece
of sliverware dresses the table up
and makes it look attractive. The
wife and daughter enjoy seeing 1t and
# makes the table look fine.
We have a nice line, consisting OF
table and teaspoons, gravy ladies',
cream ladies, sugar shell and butter
knife. knives and forks and berry
spoons. These latter are just now In
season. and we have some nice pat
terms to select from. Call and see
them.
r.. S. FIELD
1909 West Main St Peoples JeweIer
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SDRAIN TILE
Fer prices and information wrl'.e
Em0REY CLAY PRODUCTS co.
oTTUMWA, IOWA.
TRI !. weekly COURIER
CHANGING ADDRESS.

n Subscribers wishing their ADDRESS
Managed will please give the name OF
|8he postoflce to which the paper mas
Been sent as we'll as the postomce
~ which they desire 1t changed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
RED CROSS READY.

Chicago, June 23.-The Chicago
branch of the American Red Cross Is
ready to respond Immediately with
base hospital units to 60 to Mexico
when the call comes, John J. O'Connor,
director Of the branch, announced to-
day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
|cASTORIA
For Infant. and Children
II elaa For Over 40 Years
-. 80, 8: -. = &zfzzzzs>
Many Praise the Treat
ment Given by
] DR.. BONHAM

Mr.. Scott of Salem, Iowa, says: DIT.
Bonham cured my wife of very bad
case Of piles without chloroform. She
10 very thankful"
Zeb Smith, Ottumwa, says: Il was
cured after suffering for twenty years
md had suffered everything"
John Sharp of Selma, Iowa, says:
~ was cured OF piles without chloro-
form or much suffering"
H. M. Chidester Of Abba, Iowa,
says II was cured of rupture
had for forty years"
Mr.. L. Goodwin Oswalt, Abba, says:
II was cured Of a very bad rupture by
Dr.. Bonham. am much pleased.
Write me If you want to know about
It =
Charles Lowe of Mystic says: my
little girl is cured Of umbilical rup.
1ure taking four treatments"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24

-
II this plan meets the approval of
other citizens who, like me, are past
the fighting age or are otherwise pre-
vented from going to the front, l would
suggest that they at once notify Mayor
F. H. Carter what they are willing 20
do. Pledges need not be limited to
SIS month, let them be as liberal as
possible.
When a sufficient number have re-
sponded to make 1t worth while an
organization can be effected and all de-
tails arranged to carry out this plan or
any better one that may be suggested,
but let Us act at once.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24

Chronic diseases
Of all kinds are
treated and cur.
ed by modern
methods. EIec-
trlcity and me-
chanicaI means
are used In many
cures.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-24
CITIZENS BEGIN
MOVE TO BACK BOYS

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JEFF SAYS:

Whenever anybody comes In
this office and tells about how
somebody else in some other town
runs a newspaper and what they
stuff as that, I ask them just to
wait until can write it down. l
am making collection of all these
things that other people say that
The Courier ought to do. We
know what some of them ought to
do, but it would hurt their feelins'
if we'd tell EN-.
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FULL REPORT is
BEING AWAITED

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The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04
CENTER OF STATE IS
IN SHERIDAN COUNTY

State Engineer j. w. Bliss has
put to- rest the question Of the
exact geographical center Of
the state and has settled the
controversy as to whether Bis
marck or New Rockford is near
er that much coveted spot. He
finds it to be on Section 81, Twp
146 and Range n, in Sheridan
county, 3 miles south and west
Of McClusky. By airline meas
urements Bismarck is AZ miles
from this hub Of the state and
New Rockford IS miles, giving
Bismarck the best Of the situ-
alton by 18 miles. Mr.. Bliss has
prepared large map, not only
showing the geographical center
Of the state, but the measures
ments Of all sorts Of distances
from both New Rockford and
Bismarck. Among other interest
ings discoveries made by the.
state engineer in connection
with this map is the fact that
the farthest: point from Bis
marck is the extreme corner Of
the state, being 222 miles by air.
line. The farthest point; from
New Rockford is the southwest
corner, which is 265 miles. The
map also shows that Bismarck
is A miles south and IL miles
west Of the geographical center,
while New Rockford is 16 miles
north and 63 miles east.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

to- remind the central and west.
ern North Dakota that he must
send his boy to an agricultural
college located just this side Of
the Minnesota line; that his
daughter for her university trail
ing must traverse the entire
length and two-thirds the breath
| of the state; to the very edge
i of Minnesota
There is no questioashlat the
location of the capitol at New
Rockford would be highly profi
table to the syndicate OF land.
owners which is backing the
movement. Every other interest
/ in the state would lose by the
change, and the central and
western portions would lose
heavily.
In advertising the central and
western portions Of North, Da,
kota as barren, unpeopqed
waste, New Rockford is SANDER
ing the state which it would
serve as the. seat Of government
and is inflicting actual damage
upon every property interest
west of Foster, Eddy ard Ram
sey counties. In ignoring the
fact that this great section of
North Dakota is developing
more rapidly than any other ter
litory in the near northwest,
New Rockford is doing an in
justice to the loyal men and
women who have tpiled so nobly
in the upbuilding Of this vast
domain.
To make a pawn Of so sacred
an institution Of the state cap
itol and to endeavor to dupe the
thinking people Of an entire
state merely to promote a land7
selling speculation is an un7
dertaking which will be remem-
bered to New Rockford s shame,
long after the gentlemen who;
compose her syndicate Of land
owners organized to "grab the.
capitol" have been forgotten.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04
Capitol Removal

Let S see, the eastern section
Of the. state now has the agri!!
cultural college at Fargo, the
state university and the school Of
mines at Grand Forks, THE
scientific school at Wahpeton,
the industrial school at Ellen
dale, the school fo1. the deaf at
Devils Lake, the institution for
the Predetermined, at Grafton,
the soldiers home at Lisbon, the
blind asylum at Bathgate, the in
sane asylum at jamestown, a
normal school at Valley City
and moral school at Mayville.
And now comes New Rock
ford, also Of the east, with it's
petition, "Please for the Cap
itol." Take the capitol out Of
central North Dakota and the
entire region west Of a line
drawn through Devils.Lake, New
Rockford and Jamestown be-
comes a mere tribute Naying ter
ritory, SO far as any actual
benefits from the state govern
ment are concerned.
Is it really wise for those
communities N the eastern tier
Of counties which boast Of these
twelve excellent State in
stitntions to join with New
Rockford in bringing this state
Of affairs too prominently be-
fore the public eyei Is it we'll
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04
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BUSINESS LOCALS


DR.. G. G. Hibbs, Bismarck s lead
ling DENTIST not the cheapest
but the BEST.-Adv.
/ Cameras can be had at the
Studio. You can use them or
buy, as you wish.-Adv.
Wanted-coal miners. Inquire
at the Leader office or Bitumina
mine.-Adv.
For Sales-The Butler house on
very easy terms. Nein-Johnson
Co., Washburn.-Adv.
Coal will be delivered at once
If you telephone the Brummund
Transfer.-Adv.
DR. III. O. Danford has O. dent
al office over the Holtan store.
All work galaranteed.-Adv.
Oxy-acetylene welding done.
Will weld your broken castings.
Work guaranteed. VIM. Film
spach.-Adv.
We sell drive belts, and all
other kinds Of betting, also steam
and gas engine oil, all at reason
able prices. Everson Bros.-Adv
Wanted-To hear from owner
Of farm or unimproved land for
SALE. H. l.. Downing, 149 Palac
Bldg, Minneapolis, Minn.-Adv.
31-34.
HARNESS, A fine line of
light and heavy harness, collars,
harness goods have just been re-
ceived by the Mandan Mercantile
Co. Prices are right and all
goods guaranteed.-Adv.
If you want Bitumina coal
leave orders at the Brummund
Transfer office or phone $751;
Adv.
i For Sale-A Full Blooded 'Po
land China' Boar, raised by W..
j. Graham, Howard Lake, Nlinn.
will weigh close to $50 pounds.
Will take $25.00 if sold soon.
Alfred A. Keel, Underwood, N.
OAK, r ADV. If.
MACHINERY, If IN need of
. plow, drill, harrow, harrow
cart corn-planter, cultivator, wa
gon, buggy or any other farm
machinery, 60 to the Mandan
Merchants Co. All machinery
Ruaranteed.-Adv.
For sale-The Washburn Hotel
well established business to right
party. Building for sale on easy
terms. For further particulars
call or write. Will be glad to
answer correspondence. Oberg
Sisters. Washburn. N. D.-Adv.
Let me figure on your next
building contract. l will have
two carpenters here from Chi
cago in the spring and will do
work promptly. Karl Keierleber
contractor and builder, Wash
burn.-Adv. If.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

An automobile racer has written .
description Of his sensations when .
car turned turtle with him while 60
ing about sixty.6ve miles an. hour. The
tale il not so remarkable 20 the fact
that he lived to write t.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04
Wanted

Breaking done as follows:
100 acres on sM Sec. 31-146-80
400 acres on Sec. 11-146-81
400 acres on SEQ. 27-146-81
1eo acres on M 2s-148-s1
100 acres on 8 k 21-146-81
50 acres on SW,4 SEQ 17-143-80
Abbwd land will also be sold on
the crop payment plan. Get
our, terms:
Klein Johnson Go.
Washburn, N. D.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

A spinster may never get SO old but
that she believes she can find hus-
band, but bachelor never gets so old
but that he believes some woman has
designs on him.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

What has become of the old.fash-
ioned man who considered Il dis
tinction to have a tooth pulled with
out taking anything to deaden the
pain?
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

A submarine commander might be
more careful il he were expected to
attend to all the lab0rious correspon.
dence that necessarily follows an IN.
fortunate accident.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

It is perfectly plain that the alleged
and so-called canals on Mars are
where the embattled. Martfans have
been digging themselves in.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Russia is going to tax all incomes
over $3.50. They must have reduced
the art of living to q science there II
they pay tax like that and still have
enough left over for housekeeping ex-
penses. SO 20
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04
Already tha airshin n

Already the airship has proved its
permanency, and now that conversa-
tion has been had from coast to coast
by means Of wireless telephony we
may rest assured that the importance
the air 10 assuming % working me.
dium will ere long bring to pass some
subtle assumptions to IT. ownershiy
~ frenzied capitalists.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Having evolved the nonskidding
banana peel. perhaps Luther Burbank
can now be induced to turn his atten.
ton to the Culebra cut.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Doubtless the old.fashioned man
higher up has pulled In the ladder
and escaped, as one never hears of him
any more.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Ten-cent baseball is creating con.
siderable discussion. but much Of the
baseball afforded this year was not
worth jitney.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

At the age of twenty.one the aver
age man starts In to reform the world.
but at fifty he is busy trying to keep
the world from reforming him.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

For every would.be humorist there
is in the world there are at least q
thousand women who are unable to
appreciate his Jokes.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

It doesn't take very much argument
to persuade some men that the world
doesn't appreciate their efforts.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

About the only justifiable passport
plot we can think of is one that en-.
ables the perpetrator to forge his way
out of Europe.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

The Lord may help those who help
themselves-providing they do not
overdo it by trying to help themselves
to more than their share.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Our navy department is pleased
with its expe: iments In wireless tele-
phony, but it is not likely that the next
war will be fought vocally.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Scientists inform US the higher We
go the colder 1t gets. Perhaps that is
why more of US do not struggle to
reach the top.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

After a man has shaved himself for
long time almost any barber into
whose hands he falls seems to be an
expert.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Not for years to come will the ID
1eclives recover from the strain to
which war has been subjecting them
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

The wife never gets angry when her
husband finds fault with the meals
IL they are living at Q boarding house.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Il Acritic Of the movies says they are
not true to life. He IL speaking Of the
way the actors pose. and not the seen
ery.s; 8s
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Glasgow has women working 40
street car conductors. No gentleman
will refuse to step lively.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

santa isn't worried over reports Of
shipment OF reindeer meat from Alas.
h, @ hs has : new six-cylinder. any
how.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Goats are said to be immune to to
berculosis. Even a germ has some
self.respect. apparently.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

one Of the fields Of endeavor to
which surgery owes much is collegiate
football.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

The loss Of jewelry for advertising
purposes il still useful in the dramatic
profession.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Though golf is cure for insanity.
IL 80 believed to be demonstrable that
some perfectly sane people play the
cams.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04
Flax Straw Wanted

The Northern Insulating Co.,
Of st. Paul will pay 900 per.
ton for clean flax straw deliver
ed in Washbmn. See Everson.
Bros. for particulars. Adv. 32-:
IS.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Fighting the hookworm ought to di,
place fighting human beings.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-04

Wanted teams for hauling
coal. Inquire at the Bitumina
mine, Mw. Kugler, Mgr, Wash
burn, n. D. Phone Coal Line 525.
ADV.