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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

O.
annual deduction from income allowed
mining companies for ore depletion.
Tyee Realty company, in the New
York federal court, to enjoin the col
lector of internal revenue.
Edwin Thorne, In the New York
federal court, to enjotn the collector,
largely. on the ground that the add
tional or surtax imposed on incomes
over $4,000 was unconstitutional.
In each instance the lower court
held the tax constitutional and the
case was brought to the supreme
court on appeal The cases were ad-
vanced for early hearing and were
submitted to the court for decision
on October Is, 1915, twenty years af-
ter the first great income tax deci-
siOns
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
AUsTRiANs BEATEN.

Cettinje, Montenegro, Dec. 29.-(via
Paris, Dec. 3O.)--After heavy fighting
for three days between Austrian and
Montenegro troops. the Austrians are
in retreat on one part of the front, the
war Office announced today. The state.
ment follows:
There is violent artillery fighting
along the whole front of the Sanjak
army. They continued attacks against
Raskovagora, but the Austrians after
three days Of tenacious fighting are
now retreating. There is no change
ON the other fronts.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
AsHTAeuLA's SCIENTIFIC
QCAEME.

Ashtabula is not one of the larger
cities Of Ohio, but 1t is q typical com
munity OF about 10000 Inhabitants,
It held its election under new char.
ter, providing for proportional repre-.
sentation under the famous Hare
system" As this plan had never
been employed before in the United
States, number Of students and re-
formers interested in more perfect
mechanism of representative govern
ment went to Ashtabula to see the
experiment tried. The new city cOun-
Gil will have a membership Of seven.
There were sixteen candidates. The
Hare system provides for cumulative
voting. On this plan minority
group. having more than one-eighth
of the total voting strength, could In
Ashtabula so concentrate as to elect
one member of the board. It will be
interesting to know whether the the
oretical claims of the Hare system
will be justified in the practical hush
ness OF Ashtabula. At least much
credit is due for the courage to make
this trial. The system Is In use to
some extent inIAustralia and New
Zealand. Ashtabula makes 1t part OF
q new charter which provides for gov
eminent by commission and city man
ager. All such governmental expert
ments. whether in California, Ohio,
or AZ set forth in our article on the
BufYalo election, illustrate the growing
purpose of the American people to
shake OF the contemplate shackles
Of cheap party politics, and to find
some way to govern our splendid
cities and great commonwealth upon
q worthy and efficient plan. The
very fact Of the defeat Of the New
York state constitution by SO bold q
union of upstate and down-state poll
ticians, furnishes an exhibition Of the
extent of the evil to be combated The
fight will go on-From The Progress
Of the World" in the American Re
view Of Reviews for December.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
MAYOR TO FIGHT
FOR HIS OFFICE

Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 80. Mayor Kel-
Ter today said he would Tight to retain
his ONCE after January l and would
refuse to admit the legality OF the cleo
ton Of Charles M. Milroy who was
elected on plurality OF second choice
votes under the preferential system of
voting.
The mayor was indicted Tuesday on
charge of accepting a bride. He
claims the indictment was instituted
by political enemies to compel him to
relinquish his Office.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
SNOW FALLING IN
CALIFORNIA TOWN

San Benardino, Cal. Dec. 30. Snow
began falling late last night and early
today the ground was covered with q
mantle Of white. This was the first
snow in this city in more than ten
years, 1T was declared.
The snow was general in this sec
ton OF the southern California citrus
belt. Growers said no damage to
citrus fruit would result unless the
temperature dropped much lower.
Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. 30.-Dawn
today revealed at many points In the
southern California citrus fruit dis
trict the remarkable spectacle OF or
ange trees mantled with snow. 1t was
q scene. which, according to the old
est residents, has not been witnessed
in many years, but temperatures did
not range below 80 degrees and the
orange crops suffered no damage.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

raw material and the fatness Of the
soil; this position sustained and made
even more secure by a willingness to
use any and all methods, no matter
how daring, to cheaper the cost Of pro-
duction. These methods were success
full in all lines where the production Of
the finished product was based upon
an unlimited supply Of cheap raw ma
terial, cheap fuel and cheap transpor-
tation. These advantages outweighed
the higher cost of labor.
AS soon as the war comes to an end,
and no matter how 1t may end, the
great three-cornered struggle for su.
premacy in foreign trade will be re-
sumed by the three nations. America
will find that the competitive power OF
the English and the Germans, especi-
ally the latter, will be as great as ever,
and that their determination to secure
the trade Of the world Is stronger than
before because back of this determine
ton will be the inspiration OF neces-
sity
The one great secret Of the continue
ed increase in volume and value of
English foreign commerce is the free
dom of English industry and COM
merce to follow the dictates OF
those who scheme and plan Tor
it's expansion, individually and IN
groups. Strange to say, in spite OF
plans of organization and methods dia-
metrically opposed to those OF the
English, the Germans have achieved
their great industrial and commercial
position through the exercise OF this
same principle of freedom Of operation.
Such success a. has come to American
foreign trade has been achieved In
spite OF an amount Of restriction, legal
and otherwise, which. but for the mo-
mentum given by the weight of natural
products outpouring from every state.
would have strangled the greatest ef-
forts towards an expansion which is
made only in the case Of competition
with the best and boldest foreign trad
ers in the world, those Of western
Europe
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
NEW REVOLT IN CHINA.
Western Section Of the Nation Plans
Uprising Against the Newly
Named Emperor.

Shanghai, China, Dec. 30.--A tele-
gram from Cheng-Tu, capital Of the
province OF Sze-Chuen, says there are
indications that !. q rising in western
China is being planned, secret prepa-
rations being made for the revolt The
opinion is expressed In the dispatch,
however that the chances for the sue
cess OF the movement are small.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
VICE CONDITIONS
IN CHICAGO BETTER

Chicago. Dec. 80. Vice conditions
have been reduced fully sixty per cent
in Chicago within the last three years,
according to statement today by
Samuel P. Thrasher, superintendent Of
the committee of fifteen, citizen or.
ganization for reform. In that time, he
said, eighty per cent of the women
who traversed the streets In pursuit OF
their tramc have been driven from the
city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

mature coil is quieted another arrna-
ture coil has encountered this repel-
ling effect. Each armature coil en-
counters it in turn, resulting in con-
tinuous rotation OF the metal frame
containing these coils. All electric
motors operate on this principle.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
BOOM FOR FAIRBANKS.

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 30.-"Fair-
banks for president" read signs post
ed in hotels and throughout the bust
ness district today. It is understood
the former vice president will be Dlac-
ed before the nation as q candidate
for the republican nomination for
president at the party ''love feast"
here this afternoon
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

Don't miss the opening chapters of
the new serial story, Inside the
Lines" which will make its appear
ance in The Courier Saturday, Janu-
airy 1.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
FISHER PROMOTED.

New York, Dec. 3O.Fred B. Fisher,
general secretary Of the Methodist
Laymen's Missionary movement, has
been made asso ciate general secretary.
OF the nterdenominational Laymen's
Missionary movement.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

Iowa is fortunate in getting few Of
the big storms that hit the country.
They 90 west. south, east and north.
west, but seldom visit this state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

How much have you put in the saw
ings bank this year? Start now for
1916.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

Regardless of what success Henry
Ford attains in his fated peace mis-
sion. he teaches the world one much
needed lesson-he made his best ef-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
(By william, T. Ellis)

The Disciples who ret closest to
Christ, and who live moat constantly
in the sunshine Of his near presence,
are those who have passed through the
valley Of self surrender. and who have
there learned the secret OF submits
sive spirit. Jesus delights to walk
with those whose hearts declare. mot
my will, but Thine, be DONE
without conservation there may be
the form Of godliness but none OF the
power thereof.
Conservation is another way of spell
Ing success. Until our abilities are
made over to Christ they can bring
only failure.
Conservation does not take from
our ability, but rather adds thereto,
The consecrated person Ii al of him
self. plus God.
The end Of all Christians efforts
on earth Is summed up BY Paul In the
sentence, Let this mind be In yol.
which was also in Christ Jesus" This
should be the Christians supreme am
bition, the test Of all his conduct. For
the mind Of Christ 10 the will Of God,
Let 1t not be imagined that the life
of good Christian must necessarily
be life of melancholy and gloomi.
ness; for he only resigns some pleas
ures, to enjoy others infinitely greater
Pascal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

KAIsER,e THROAT LANcED.
London, Dec. 30.A dispatch from
Zurich, switzerland, 70 the Central
News says:
emperor William, who is suffering
from suppurating phlegm in the
neck has been given some relief, his
doctors having resorted TO lancing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

Like edged tools and high explo.
sives, great words should be handled
carefully. One of these 10 "Consecra.
ton which Christian Hndeavor has
helped to put into common speech.
With never deep stirring Of his spirit
or conscious exertion OF his mind.
many young person has Jumped up
in prayer meeting and exclaimed. Il
want to reconsecrate myself" Now
in its primary meaning conservation
ia priestly act. Christ or one OF His
ministers only may "consecrate." or
make sacred" The word has q wider
latitude in present use. meaning dedi-
cation or devotion, yet its solemn sig
nificance should give pause to any who
would use it carelessly. Conservation,
on any plane, is holy thing, and to
be reverently esteemed.
Whatever and whoever Is "consecra.
ted is set apart to high and sacred
use The consecrated life Is one given
wholly to the greatest of detectives,
the doing of the will Of God.
Life does not attain its highest end
until it is lived in fellowship with him
i t. No t~~ i
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

An exchange asks: Girls, which
would you rather have Job with
out husband, or husband without
a job?'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

The boy or man who cannot take
orders will never be much Of sue
cess at giving them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

Ottumwa is growing. Are you doing
your part in telling the public about
it?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
HARcoURr 70 RULE INDIA

Winnipeg, Man, Can, Dec. 80. 'ays
special cable from London recefx
here today says: 81 II s Nh
Right Hon. Lewis Harcourt hay
signed from the cabinet to beco
viceroy Of India.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

Get ready to pave West Second in
1916.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
That" replied the precious youth,
ut what Id do IL I had $4,000"


"Hetty," rebelliously cried the vic
ars nine year old daughter. Jam
ever going to have q new frock?
That's the worst Of being the young
est - I've got to wear every one else's
CASTOR dresses!"
You're very naughty girl, Caro-
line" reproved the elder sister. you
seem to forget that fathers got to
keep eight of us on very little money
Its always the same sniveled the
baby Of the family, as she fiounced out
of the room. Cant have this, cant
have that, can't have anything in the
house.
Smack she bumped into the vicar
himself.
"CryingT' he inquired. eve splen-
did news. A dear little baby sister
has arrived"
Having delivered his bombshell, he
stood back to see the effect.
Caroline pulled herself together
quickly.
well, papa" she said disgustedly.
II suppose 1t can't be helped now, but
I do think there were lot of other
things we needed MORE"
Its a scandal the way women
dress nowadays. Our grandmothers
never wore any such immodest gar
ments.'
Perhaps not, but I'd be willing to
bet that our grandfathers made. just
as big fuss over the things they did
wear as you men do about the present
styles
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

attack Of ptonaIne poisoning. H Z
died before physicians could n.
rive. %s 81.
st. Paul, Dec. 3O--Gov. w. s. Hams
mond, who died suddenly at Clinton
La, departed from t. Paul for the
south just q week ago today to t1lsa
in the vicinity OF Clinton. 81
was said that he had been expect4s
to return tomorrow and that no inttss
nation that the governor Was iii haAs
been received here or at st. JameasS
Mimi, where Milton Hammond, tn
governors brother. resides. n
Winfield Scott Hammond, et9lkss
teenth governor Of Minnesota, was ia
augurated about : year ago, following
his election on the democratic ticket.
Previously he had served soyeral
terms In the national house OF raprA.sD
sentatives, being sent to Wash1n6 M s
from the second MinnesOta distff0|
He was unmarried. Born Nov0mhS
II, 1863, At Southboro, Worceef1
county, Massachusetts, he was .
Gated at Dartmouth college, wherS
graduated with the Glars of 1884 =
came to Minnesota as young uaGN
and was admitted to the bar IT
James. He served In the sixty
sixty-second and sixty.third "a
crosses. n asa
Successor il iIl. a8Ssg5
Lieut. Gov. j.. "A. IA. Burnquist
becomes governor OF Minnesota ~
result OF the death OF Governor Haf
mond, was III In bed with . heavy
when told Of Governor Hammonl
death. sS:5 sS5
Mr. Burnquist Ii q republican. h9N&|
ing been reelected lieutenant goVol&|
nor after serving In that position d1i
ing the administration Of F0fnt@
Governor Eberhardt. SSs|
Mr.. Burnquist becomes governor
fore reaching his thirty NTH year. "A
was born at Dayton, Iowa sS3gas|
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
ID n ~ q e
s tor i e -

The teacher had set the boys this
subject for compositions: What i
would do II suddenly came into pos.
session OF $50, 0O0."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
the POWER or 4 PuRPosE LIFE.

Terse Comments on the Uniform Pray.
or Meeting Topic Of the Young
Peoples Societies - Christian En-.
deavor, etc. - for January 2: "What
10 Conservation? Z" Mark 12:28-3@.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01
GOV. HAMMOND on
MINNESOTA Dies
EXECUTIVE soJouRNlNo IN THl@
SOUTH TO INSPECT LANpoy
NOT REPORTED Ill. "

Clinton, Ia, Dec. o.-0overnoes
Hammond Of Minnesota died sUd-
denly In hotel hers early today
from stroke Of apoplsxy, which
physicians stated apparently had
been superlnduced BY rscsne
attack Of ptomalne polsoning.5 H.
died before physicians could ar
rive.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

Copyright 1915 by the National Editorial servce.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-01

Life does not attain its highest end
until 1t is lived in fellowship with him
who Is life's beginning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
CONSTRUCTIVE ACTION IS
PLAN OF G. O.. P, LEADERS
They Tire OF Present Policy of
Merely Opposing Democratic
Proposals.
TALKiNG or CONFERENCE
Gardner Will Ask That Party Men
Get Together and Outline Their
Policies-ColoreI Taking Interest
i'm House Organization.
IE5y Associated i'resS.

WASIiINGTON, December 2i-Agi-
tntiom FOR "a conference of House Re-
pubiicans TO outline a definite plan Of
constructive action 10 replace the pres
ent policy of merely opposing Demo
cratic proposals began to-day TO take
definite form.
Upon his return from Cincinnati,
where he announced his opposition to
Republican Leader Mann for Speaker
Of the next iious. and his support Of
Representative Lcnroot for the place.
Representative" Gardner said he would
Immediately seek to have 81 confer
cree called for the purpose of "formu-
Hating policies for the future lie
I''ad" it clear that his effort to obtain
/" conference should be entirely dis
associated from his opposition in re-
gard 10 Mr.. Mann, Whicl. he said. is
based solely on h!s conviction that Mr..
Mann stands for Prussia and Prus-
s!anism' in International affairs. Until
Mann Endorsed President Wilson's re-
cent peace message, Gardner said he
favored him.
II shall cndeaNor to have = con-
ference called to formulate policies and
( discuss them rather than pcrsonali-
ties. said tn. Massachusetts Repre-
sentative
II am tired to death OF waiting for
lot of bigwiss Ia the Republican
party to prepare "a platform for us that
more nearly represents the people than
any other. and Il is high time that
W" we're planning for urging the
adoption of many progressive ideas
which already have been Incorporated
INTO laws III other countries
Representative T.enroot said he ia
rored a similar plan. but declined TO
discuss tne speakership situation. az
he constantly has done since his friends
began urging him TO get into the race
openly.
coincdent with the return Of Mr.
Gardner. IL became known that he re-
Gently conferred with Colonel Roose-
Welt on the House situation. Repre-
| sentative Schall. Of Minnesota. one OF
! the two progrcssives elected to the
next House. also is In receip; OF an
invitation To call Oh Colonel Roosevelt.
III political circles the Coloncrs ac-
tvity is interpreted az indicating that
he intends taking more than passing
interest in the organization Of the
House. some observers see in the pres
eut agitation for changes in the con-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

s;antinuplc? NJ rrcpoT, the Russian
Premier. IA few days ago announced to-
tho world that possession OF this city{
had been promised to Russia by th4y
entente in 1918. Does this not mean
tho partition of a state which cannctS
even be called. and which has assisted
vitality during the present war. 4
"a; all events. from our standpoint;
NC must Insist that an aggrcssivs.
coalition of the great powers against,
ono or several others. with tho intcr.f
ton OF partition or conquest ought to3
be prevented.
Finally. Baron Busschc. asked to OK y
press his general opinion regarding,
tho Presidents note said: think
can state now that the Presidsncs'
note has been received with sympathy
This is certainly true of official circles
we shall know after few DAYS
what will bc the cntcntc's answer to
our offer To enter into negotiations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
SLEEPING FOR 27 MONTHS
Curious Case Of soldier. Who Was Mo-
bllizca i"r Battle of the Murine.
~ DcSrrittd.
TBy Associated Press. !

BORDEAUX. December 24-Thc GU
rioua ease Il = soldier aged thirty OIL.
Years, who has peen in a stat" OF
lctharsy for twcuty-scvcn months. mas
been described 70 tho Medical and S.r
gical Society by Professor Vcrgier.
The patien, was among the troops no.
biliZcd 80 the battle OF the Marine Hh
disappeared, bit was found shortly
aftcrward in Brittany. since which
time he has been sleeping. cyclidS
closed. respira ton regular. bat pulse
rapid.
II is p"sstb!" - administer liquid
food.
Professor Vcrgicr com;ludcs that the
case is one Of hysterical lcthart,y. and
that il is likely the nan viii eventual.
~ awake and resume his norma. occu-
patton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

sen. undcr-sccrctary of state for For
"tSn Affairs and formerly hrst Sccrc-
tary OF the German embassy in Wash
inGton. in an interview with Il mem
Der OF the overseas News Agency stafr
regarding President Wilson'S note to
tn" hcliig"rcnts. describes the rccep-
ton OF the not" by German official CIR
clcs rs sympathetic.
Tho undcG-sccretury said that 50 far
az the note related TO the general ar
engagements for the future h" believed
III" United states would play an inn
portant part In th"m and added
The United state always has been
among tho most enthusiastic and fore
most advocates Of the idea of arbitra-
tiuon.
AS 10 the conclusion OF peace it
self. this must be done by the bel
ligcrcnts. | think | understood Pres
idcnt Wilson Alright if say that he
does not ofrnr mediation. and that he
only shows the interest which the
United States "a we'll as all other ncu-
trails. naturally have 10 Sc" peace re-
stored The President says that in tlNs
direction it would h. Of nateri;.' adj
vantage II conditions could b. com
municated under which the bclligcrcuts
consider IL possible 20 make peace.
As I" these conditions may point out
ono remarkable fact: all the belliE-
cnts have insisted that one OF their
most important aims is the protection
OF small neutral states.
~ do not want to reopen discussions
OF the past. want To be as impair
tial. as neutral as IL is possible to
be in the present hour when | state
what must he icrmany'S standpoint in
this respect All the helligeTcnts
),
neutrals, hut as 10 their actions they
have been less unanimous | don
want To speak about Belgium at all.
AS I've already said. don't want TO
speak of the past
But how about Greece; how about
Roumania? Roumania has been
dragged into the war virtually against
her will by the entente. OF course
we recognize that Lloyd George. in his
last speech. called tho entcnte's action
in Roumania's ease Il blundcr. but that
is small comfort. and then, about Con-