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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
.PROCREssVEs TO MEET

Chicago, Jan. 10.-Members of the
progressive national committee are ex.
pected to reach Chicago today for the
meeting at which arrangements for
the national convention of the pro
gressive party will be perfected. At
the meeting the committeeman are
to select a convention city and the
date for holding the national gather
ing.
According to advices reaching pro-
gressives here the idea of meeting in
Chicago simultaneously with the re-
publican convention has found favor
with members of the national pro-
gressive committee.
The committee meeting is set for
Tuesday morning.
George w. Perkins, one of the early
arrivals, outlined the purposes Of the
meeting.
"There will certainly be national
convention and a national ticket will
be nominated by the progressive
party" he said
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
ALLIES QUIT DARDANELLEs.

Berlin, Jan. 10.-The sinking Of a
transport ship of the allies filled with
troops, at the time of the withdraw
al of the French and British forces
from the tip Of the Gallipon peninsu-
la, is reported in Constantinople dis
patches given out today by the Over
seas News agency. ~
The following dispatch under date
Of Constantinople was given out to-
day.
"The Mill agency states that the
Turks we're making preparations for
three days for the attack on the Brit
ish and French, and results are not
yet fully known. All the positions Of
the enemy near Seddul Bahr and
Teke Burnu we're occupied by the
Turks, nine cannon being captured.
Turkish artillery sank an enemy
transport filled with soldiers. An
enormous amount of booty was cap
tured
"A Turkish aeroplane shot down an
enemy b1plane near Seddul Bahr."
The Official British account of the
evacuation said that the only casual
ty in connection with the withdrawal
was the wounding Of one British SOL
dier r p.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
SOUTH AMERICANS
TOURING THE EAST

Washington, D. c., Jan. 10.-Nearly
200 South and Central American. dele
gates to the Pan-American Scientific
congress following their second an
nual conference here. left today on a
tour of the east, the first stop being
Baltimore.
The delegates were accompanied by
a committee representing the state de-
partment. headed by John Barrett, d.
rector general Of the Pan-American
union.
The activities OF the congress will
be carried on by subcommittee Of
the executive committee for the Unit
ed States, which will maintain a per-
manent organization. The other
American governments will be asked
to name committees.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
SENATE MAKES
NEW SCHEDULE
FOR COURT HERE
KENYON BILL PROVIDING FOR
CHANGES ASKED BY WADE
ACTED ON TODAY.

The passage Of the Kenyon bill by
the United States senate this morn
ing providing for a new court sched-
ule for the southern district of Iowa,
in accordance with the desires of Fed
eral Judge Martin j. Wade, betters
conditions for Ottumwa.
The spring term will begin earlier
and the fall session also begins ear
lier than has been the custom here
tofore. This will alleviate any trouble
of conflict between the federal and the
state courts. In former years the
March term of district court has al
ways opened on the same day as the
spring session Of the federal court
and the fall term opens on the same
day as the initial session of the Octo-
ber term Of district court. This has
always been confusing for both courts
and has caused considerable trouble
to all parties. Ottumwa, for q long
time. has been the only place at which
federal court opened on Monday. Un-
der the new plan 1t will open on Tues
day here.
The spring term for this year be-
gins on Tuesday, March 7, and the
October term on October II. The
members Of the Wapello County Bar
association are, just now, in the pro-
cess of sending petition to Judge
Wade asking that the spring term be
extended to two weeks and it is sup
posed that the bill which passed the
senate today will provide for this.
The shortness Of time has always
made it difficult for attorneys to get
demurrers or motions heard by the
court and the amount Of business
which Is rapidly increasing at the OF
tumwa Office will soon make it neces-
sary to have two weeks session to
take care of it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
KAISER NOT VERY SICK
Latest Reports Minimize Emperor's
illness and Say Only Minor Oper-
alton Necessary.

Rome, Jan. 10.-Latest reports re-
ceived here regarding the illness of
the German emperor minimize the ser
iousness of his condition and contra
dict wild rumors circulated not long
ago. These reports received from Ger
many through Switzerland say that
the emperor is affected by malignant
growth in the throat which required
a small operation. Although the oper-
alton was slight, it is said, the great
est care was indispensable owing to
the delicate nature of the organs af-
fected. -.
A high church official who undertook
to confirm this report was assured that
the doctors believed that if complica-
tions do not arise, contingency they
think unlikely, the emperor will be
able to resume work this month or
early in February.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
TEST CASE IS STARTED
Friendly Action at keokuk to Get
Supreme Court Ruling on Re
peal Of Mulct Law.

Keokuk, Jan. 10.-The repeal Of the
mulct law, which closed the saloons
of Iowa, was tested in Keokuk this
morning. when Phil Nickel, an ex-
saloonkeeper, sold a bottle Of beer to
Fred Kreiger at the Leisey bar, re-
ceived ten cents as payment for the
liquor, was arrested by Sheriff John
Scott and an information filed against
him. Later hearing was held before
a justice Of the peace and Nickel was
bound over to the grand jury in the
sum of $3.50. Frank Ballinger, Nick
els attorney, said habeas corpus pro
ceedings would be instituted In the
superior court Immediately.
The state was represented by G. A..
Robbins, Of the attorney generals
staff, and County Attorney McManus.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
TRUNK is RIFLED
OF VALUABLE GEMS

San Francisco, Jan. 10.-Jewels
valued at $4,000 belonging to Lieut.
Commander William p Cronan, U. s.
NJ, and said to have been stolen from
trunk somewhere between Over
brook, Pa, and San Francisco, were
being sought today by detectives.
The trunk was shipped west from
Commander Cronan was ordered from
Pennsylvania to the Bremerton navy
yard. The most valuable single piece
was platinum brooch set with nine
teen diamonds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
IMPLEMENT MEN s
TALK PROSPERTIs

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 10. lst
perity' was voiced by officers Of tl
Western Retail Implement, vehto|
and Hardware Dealers associatfd|
when the annual convention of the
sociation opened here today with T.
initial attendance Of majority OF
1000 delegates expected here.
"The retail dealers are making M
ey' explained Fl. J. Hodge OF Abil9
Kas., secretary and treasurer OF
association. s
That Is why we expect the lari
attendance in the association q e.
tory" N sSS
Many delegates are expected -
Iowa #
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
EXPLOSION KILLS THREE
Two Tons Of Powder Are Iqnited and
Crash Is Heard in Town Twenty
five Miles Away.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 10.-Three
employees were killed and number
injured in an explosion of powder
early today at the plant of the Dupont
Powder Works at Carney's Point, N.
J.
The cause of the explosion is un-
known, but according to the super
intendent, there is no suspicion that
the blast was due to outside agencies.
The reports that arrests had been
made were denied.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
ANTITRUST LAW
To Be USED ONLY
IN EXTREME CASES
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE
UNITED STATES SEEKS TO
REASSURE BUSINESS.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 10.-Reassur-
ances to the business men of the coun-
try regarding the policy of the depart
ment Of justice in enforcing the Sher.
man ANTITRUST laws are believed here
to be conveyed in a statement Of At
torney General Gregory, published to-
The statement, issued through the
chamber of commerce of the United
States, was in response to sugges-
tion that an expression from the at
torney general as to the governments
attitude in future antitrust prose Gu
tions might be regarded as reassur-
ing to the public mind," and might
"dispel some Of the uncertainty which
heretofore existed"
In announcing the policy in enforc-
ing the law in admittedly, doubtful
cases, the attorney general said that
where the department was assured OF
tho good faith of the parties to trans.
action, it had not been and would not
be to invoke extreme penalties against
them. s. w. @
In such case" said Mr.. Gregory
"the department would consider that
Il1o JUST anu dPRL OpAAoLC ebAAO NuASACoS
way of enforcing the law would be by
a civil proceeding in which the ques-
tion involved would be contested or
consent decree entered, accordingly as
the defendants desired, or by notice
to the parties of the departments con.
clusions with opportunity to abandon
or modify the transaction" w..
Discussing the means adopted by the
department to guard against unjust
prosecutions, Mr. Gregory declared
that the person or corporation against
whom complaint is made, unless it has
already declared it's attitude, "is given
full opportunity to submit its defense
before any action is TAKEN
Regarding the policy in cases where
it and the federal trade commission
are both charged with enforcing the
law. Mr.. Gregory said that the depart
ment would, in general, be guided by
the principle which governs the feder-
al and state courts in cases where they
have concurrent Jurisdiction.
While admitting that there was
some doubt as to the application Of the
Sherman law in cases, the attorney
general declared that 1t was no more
SO than Of other laws and added that
such doubt as exists would be greatly
reduced by decisions now pending In
the supreme court
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
CITY COMMISSION
DEFIES THE PEOPLE

Rock Island, ILL.,, Jan. lot was
expected that late today the council
would, by unanimous vote, order the
removal Of r. w. Sharp, superintend-
ent Of waterworks, in the face of a
petition signed by thousands Of citi-
zens demanding retention Of that Of
fetal The council has decided to dis
pense with Sharp's services as a mat
ter Of economy, 1t is stated. Recall
of one or more Of the city commits
sioners Is threatened as result.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
ITALIANS TAKING
CENSUS OF GRAIN

Rome, Jan. 1O.-The decree ordering
that a census be taken no later than
January 25 OF all the grain in the
kingdom is explained by officials to
be for the purpose principally Of in
dicating to the authorities the quanti-
ties that it may be necessary to i'm
port. 1t is denied that the order i'm
plies any intention Of establishing
bread rations for the people, as has
been done in Germany.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
GERMANS ON OFFENSIVE.

Berlin, Jan. 10.-An offensive move
ment has been inaugurated by the
German forces in the Champagne. The
announcement was made by the war
Office today that French positions ex-
tending over several hundred yards
at point northwest Of Massiges had
been captured by the Germans.
The conquered positions are near
Maisons de Champagne. The Ger
mans captured 423 prisoners, includ-
ing seven officers; five machine guns,
and one large and several small mine
throwers.
A French counter attack, made to
the east Of the positions taken by the
Germans, failed. ...
On the eastern front an advance at
tempted by strong Russian detach-
ments at Belestiany was repulsed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
STATE DEMOCRATS MEET
Convention at Waterloo Is Held for
Purpose Of Promoting Stronger
Organization.

Waterloo, Jan. 1O.-Leading demo
Gratis from all sections Of Iowa we're
here today for party conference, the
object of which was to discuss plans
for stronger state wide organization
The promotion Of democratic cam.
paign clubs in all the countries of the
state is one Of the proposed plans for
the state wide organization. Finances
also came up for consideration.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
ITALIAN COMMENT,

Rome, Jan. 10.-"Germany pleads
guilty." says the Giornale DItalia,
commenting on Germany's latest re-
plies to America. The newspaper adds
that Germany, by promising to give
orders to insure the safety Of passen-
gers before ships are sunk, implicitly
admits that this was not done in the
past and she thus confesses crimes,
the memory Of which and Of the con-
fession itself will be recorded in his
tory.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
STEEL IN DEMAND.

New York, Jan. 10.-The untitled
tonnage Of the United States Steel
corporation on December 81 totaled
7,8O6,220 tons, an increase OF GIG, 73l
tons over November.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
GREEKS FACE REVOLT.

Athens, Jan. 10.-The Greek cruiser
He'll and the, destroyer Leon with a
strong contingent of troops have been
sent to Samos to cope with an insur-
rection on that island said to be due
to lack Of foodstuffs It is believed
that martial law will be proclaimed at
Athens
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
NO MORE INFORMATION.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 10.-Ameri-
can Consul Keblinger at Malta today
advised the state department that no
new facts concerning the destruction
of the steamship Persia were con-
tanned in af1idavits he had taken from
seven survivors, Including Lord Mon
tagu, who had landed there. The
survivors were unanimous in saying
that although the officers Of the ship
we're watching for submarines none
was seen and no warning was given.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
GERMANS REPULsED.

Paris, Jan. 10.-Heavy attacks were
made yesterday by German troops in
the Champagne, the war Office an
nounced today. The German attacks
broke down with heavy losses, tho
statement says, and although they
gained temporary foothold in French
positions at various places they were
subsequently driven out everywhere
except from portions of two advanced
trenches.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
Phraseology of Agreement
With Germany Is Only
Matter Unsettled
Won BERNSTORFF HAS
TALK WITH LANSING
Next Step Will Be to Ask
Kaiser's Allies to Be
Guided By Ruling

Washington, d. c., Jan. 10.-Count
Won Bernstorff, the German ambassa.
dor, and Secretary Lansing had an
other conference in the Lusitania ne
gotiations today, which both agreed
should be described as confidential
That fact is taken by those convers-
ant with the status of the case to
mean that Germany and the United
States have approached a point in the
negotiations where only one more
exchange between Washington and
Berlin will be necessary before the
long controversy is ended.
American officials in all quarters
described the situation as very hope
full and reflected the view that sat
isfactory settlement is in sight which
will include indemnities for the 115
American lives lost and expression of
regret or disavowal which will be
mutually satisfactory to Germany and
the United States.
President Wilson, Secretary Lansing
and the German ambassador are prac-
tically the only officials in the secret
of the negotiations, but 1t is known
taht the principal point which has
been delaying the final settlement was
the phraseology.
1t was stated authoritatively that the
next step of the United States will be
to ask the allies Of Germany to agree
that no vessels carrying Americans be
attacked until passengers and crew
have been placed in safety.
The administration Is said to take
tho position that as Germany now has
agreed TN all the principal points of the
position Of the United States, the only
thing remaining to bring the negotia-
tions to satisfactory solution, is for
her allies to follow her lead.
The impression grows among ad-
ministration officials that the nation
ality of the submarine or mine which
sank the Persia will never be dis.
closed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
MEN RETURN TO WORK.

New York, Jan. 10-The $50 men
who struck last week at the Jersey
City plant of the Crucible Steel Co.
Of America returned to work today on
the promise Of the management that
their wage demands would be consid-
cred.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
FINANCE IN WAR
COUNTRIES BAD
At CLOSE OF YEAR
ITALIAN MONETARY EXPERT
SAYS CONDITIONS COULD
NOT BE WORSE.

Rome, Jan. 10.-"From a financial
point Of view the year 1915 could not
have closed worse than it did for all
the belligerent countries" said Signor
Luigi Luzzatti, former Italian pre-
mier, in an interview published today
in the Tribuna.
"The exchange rate paid by the
central empires continued Signor
Luzzatti, 'is getting worse every day,
evidently due to the requirements Of
their purchase abroad, since the ad-
vance into the Balkans opened those
markets to them. France, the chief
monetary power in Europe, loses on
the exchange with all countries except
Russia and Italy"
The italian statesman attributes the
advance in exchange to speculation,
which, in his opinion, should be fought
by the finance departments of the al
lies in conjunction with banks under
state control, as we'll as by limiting
further issues Of bank notes and by
obtaining the payment Of taxes and
subscriptions to war loans in values
Of monetary character.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE-Met at noon.
Foreign relations
orantad hearing for
committee
Tuesday to

granted hearing for Tuesday to
womens peace party.
Senator Gore introduced resolu-
ton to penalize trading with ma
tions which illegally interfere with
American trade, abroad.
Objections of several senators
prevented debate on the Susan B.
Anthony woman suffrage amend
ment.
Senator Fall introduced a resolu-
ton to exempt from Panama canal
tolls American coastwise ships and
Pan-American vessels trading be-
tween the Americas. ... .-
at noon.
Major Gen. Scott, chief of staff of
the army, explained army bill to
military committee.
Rear Admiral Stanford continued
his testimony on yards and docks
before naval committee.
Secretary McAdoo asked a de-
ficiency appropriation Of $594,OOO to
complete the approaches to the Lin
coin memorial now under construc-
ton here. ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-11
SERBS PLIGHT TERRIBLE.

New York. Jan. 1O.-Hardships and
sufferings endured by wounded Serb
ians and Austrian prisoners Of the
Serbs in their recent retreat before
the Tuetonic armies invading Serbia
are graphically related by Miss Cissy
Benjamin, an English nurse who ar
rived here today. Miss Benjamin said
that hundreds of Serbian wounded
perished of the cold in crossing the
mountains after the flight from Pris-
rend and that the plight Of thousands
Of Austrian prisoners was pitiable.
"The Serbians have not sufficient
bread for their own soldiers and abso-
lutely none to give to their prisoners"
said Miss BENJAMIN.
The courage and patience of the
Serbian wounded was the most won
derful thing l ever Witnessed. The
most severely injured, seemingly dy-
ing, walked with us for weeks at a
time over the mountains into Montene-
gro." a. -s@ o..
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Berlin, Jan. 10.-The British army
at Kut-El-Amara in Mesopotamia has
now been surrounded completely by
the Turks, according to Constanti-
nople advices given out today by the
Overseas News agency. 1t Is said the
Turks have advanced to the main de-
lenses of the British.
The main British army in Mesopo-
tamia. according to these advices, is
an retreat, 10000 men having been
left In KutEl-Amara to cover the
movement
Recent dispatches have indicated
that the British expedition In Meso-
potamia was confronted by Turkish
forces of superior size and that It
would have difnculty in maintaining
itself at Kut-El-Amara. The defenses
Of the city were attacked by the
Turks some time ago. resulting in Sc
we're fighting but the British were able
to repulse the assaults.
The retreat from Kut-El-Amara-as-
Stunning the correctness of the unof-
fetal advices from Berlin-apparent-
" means the abandonment by the
British of any attempt for the pres
ent at least Of an offensive campaign
In Mesopotamia. It was in November
Of 1914 that an Anglo-Indian force,
starting from the Persian gulf, began
marching north and west over the
desert. The fighting was slow and ex-
hausting, but the Brithh pushed north
ward until In September of 1915 when
y ey reached Kut-El-Amara, which
Is 230 miles northwest of the head of
the Persian gulf They defeated the
Turks there and advanced to Ctesi-
phon, eighteen miles below Bagdad.
The Turks sent up large forces to
save Bagdad and, after an initial de-
feat, won victory over the invaders.
The British fell back on Kut-El-
Amara. 106 miles southeast of Bag.
dad, but there has been no previous
intimation that they intended to aban-
don this point.
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Berlin Reports Big Victory
Over Invading Army
in Mesopotamia
TEN THOUSAND ARE
ENTIRELY CUT OFF
Main Body Being Pursued as
It Continues Retreat
to Persian Gulf

London, Jan. 10.-The Turks In
Mesoptamia were in full retreat
on January 9 with the British pur-
suing them, It was announced In
the house of commons today by J.
Austin Chamberlain, secretary for
India.
Amsterdam, Jan. 10.-A British
force which apparently was on
the way to reinforce the British
at kut-EI.Amara on the Tigris
river lost 5000 men in an attack
on Turkish positions at Sheik
Said, according to a semi-official
statement received here today
from constantinopIe. The attack
10 declared to have been repulsed.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-20
FATE HAD WILLED IT.
10, In Typiesi Far Eastern style. They
Mnde tho Dost Of Il.

Made tho Bost Of u.
We were standing round a smnll fire
wrote ArminiuS ynmbcry. the Hun.
garlnn llnguist and traveller. IN his ae-
count or caravan Journey TO Box
hnrn-- when we were startled by two
reports from firearms and the lo1d
yelling OF some person who was badly
hurt The whole caravan was alarm.
cd. md we nli rnn 10 the renr. where
We found one OF our companions with
n shattered nrni.
Tic cause of the afrray was this.
Several horycmen who were Conveying
the annual taxes from Shiraz to Tehe-
rim had come up with two Jewish
sliopkecpers. whom they first insulfed
ard then started 10 assault, when
Persian OF our company interfercd
One OF the horseinen became so enrag
cd that he lifted his rife and shot nj
the Jews He aftcrward declared that
he had intended TO frlghtcn one OF the
Jews by shooting through his cap. but
he missed his aim aud hit the Per.
slams urn.
The incident so exaspcrated the
whole caravan that our men pursued
the cnlprit aud brought him back sc.
curciy tied. The poor wretch wns giy.
en- such beniins that be was unable
TO walk and was placed with his vic.
tim on one of the caravan mules. Left
to themselves. the would be murderer
aud bis victim became quite friendly
They tied np each Others wounds, con
solcd one another and went so fnr in
their newborn friendship as TO kiss
each other. for according to the east
ern way OF thinking neither Of them
was TO be held responsible for what
had happened. Fate had willed II.