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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-01
SERIOUS FLOOD
RUSHING SOUTH
Continued Rains in Central
West Causing Rivers
to Rise Rapidly
THOUSANDS BEING
RENDERED HOMELESS
Arkansas, Mississippi and
sOhio Valleys Carrying
Off Most Of Water

Washington, D. G., Jan. 31.-Seri.
GUS floods threaten the lower Ohio
valley, the Mississippi valley from
Cairo, ILL.,, to the Cult of Mexico and
the valleys Of Arkansas because of
the heavy rains Of Sunday and last
night In Arkansas, the lower Ohio
valley and the Mississippi valley from
st. Louis to Vicksburg. The weather
bureau today issued this special food
bulletin:
"The heavy rains Of Sunday in Ar.
kansas, the lower Ohio valley and the
Mississippi valley, from st. Louis to
Vicksburg, have continued throughout
the last twelve hours and, coming up
on rivers aleardy in flood, have vre-
ated a serious situation in the river
valleys of Arkansas and also along the
lower Ohio valley and the Mississippi
valley from Cairo to the gulf Stages
Monday morning were: st. Louis,
BIZ feet. flood stage, 80 feet; Cairo,
51.4 feet, flood stage, 45 feet; Mem
phis, 1913 feet, flood stage, IS feet;
VicksburK, SOL feet, flood stage, 46
feet; New Orleans, 17.s feet, flood
stage, 18 feet.
while warnings have been distrib-
uted locally to the points involved, 1t
now seems probable that by reason
Of the continued rains, the stages al
ready forecast will be slightly exceed
ed and that high stages in the Mlssis-
sippi from Cairo to the gulf will be
continued"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-01
COUNTER ATTACKS
ARE ALL REPULSED
French Claim to Have Met
and Beaten Back New
Assaults of the Foe

tenptS TO regain Ine STou"o 10
Gently lost by them near Melville,
army headquarters announced to-
sday, but all their attacks have
been beaten OIL, the Germans still
holding their newly won trenches.
Paris Jan. 81 German forces last
night delivered two attacks with, hand
grenades near hill No. 140, both OF
which resulted in failure, according to
the French official announcement
given out this afternoon.
While isolated encounters and mucn
artillery and mining activity is report
ed comparative quiet seems to have
settled down again on the western
fighting front where the Germans re-
Gently have reported notable successes:
Athen reiterates reports received
through diplomatic channels that the
Russians are surrounding Erzerum,
having inflicted fresh defeat on the
Turks.
In Albania the advance of the Aus
trians continues, but according to re-
ports today from German sources
there Is likely to be Increased opposl-
ton to them in the near future. Italy,
it is declared, has decided to continue
her Albanian campaign and has landed
another infantry division with heavy
artillery at Avlona, with view to an
effective defense of southern Albania
as q measure of political necessity.
Vienna claims to have repulsed at
tacks by the Russians on the Bukowina
frontier.
On the other fronts and In the Bal
kans no important changes have oc-
Cured.
Rioting occurred in Lisbon, Portugal
Saturday night, against the increased
cost of living. Bombs were thrown at
soldiers called out to suppress the
rioters. Troops fred and wounded
many rioters.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-01
IOWA POPULATION GROWS.

Des Moines, Jan. 81. Thirty-five
counties of Iowa show a gain Of 81 ,20s
in population since 1910, according to
census returns certified to secretary
of state here today. Eighty counties
thus far certified show a gain Of III,
49S.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-01
VILLA IS sURROU NDEl
Mexican Rebel Leader Said TO Havl
Been Driven Out Of His Refuge
In the Hills.

Chihuahua City, Mex, Jan. 81. ss sS
Francisco Villa, according to rspOrt6
received here today, has been drive
out of the Picachos hills and Santng
Clara canyon and Is now surroundeR
by Carranza forces near Ell valley.
Queretaro, Mexico, Jan. 81. -E1ea6|
quarters OF the Carranza governments
established In this city several weeks
will be maintained here for . year.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
CLOSING IN ON
BUCHAREST RAPIDLY

London, Dec. 2.-Although the Ru-
manians apparently are offering des-
perate resistance west and south of
Bucharest, the enemy forces are rap
idly closing in on their capital and
even the most optimistic military crit
les here now admit that the situation
is extremely critical.
Advices from Berlin today report
that the Danube army is already
menacing fortresses around Buchar-
est having reached the Argechu river,
which is only five miles from the
forts. The Germans and Bulgarians
also have gained ground northwest of
the capital by working through the
passes southeast Of Campulung. Still
another enemy force is reported to
have broken through and defeated
the first Rumanian army southwest
of Pitechti, enabling it to capture
general staff officers
1t is generally believed here that
Russian pressure on Won Falken-
llayns army through Pennsylvania
has come too late to offset the rapid
gains of the Germans. The Russians
LATEST success in capturing a series of
heigts south of Kirlibaba gives them
an entering wedge into Pennsylvania
and proves most encouraging coun-
ter move on the part of the allies.
That the Russian forces, in con-
junction with Rumanians, are MAX
ing progress in Dobrudja, is indicated
by the latest communications, which
report that the allies have regained
part of the Tchernavoda bridge, COM
pelling the opposing forces to retire
southwark from several heights
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
Generals Murguia and Trevino
Join Forces and Are Re-
ported Attacking Chihuahua
on South Side.
BANDIT EXPECTED TO
GET AWAY WITH LOOT
Trains Are Said to Be Carry
ing Away Supplies toStrong
holds of Peon Outlaw in
Western Direction,

| Juarez, Mexico, Dec. An official
dispatch from Mexico city saying that
General Murguia had defeated villa
troops that tried yesterday TO block
his advance and was moving on Chi
huahua today, received confirmation
here in a report by direct line from
Sauz to the effect that Murguia and
TreWno had already joined forces and
were attacking the city on the south
side today.
General Murguia and his division
had puzzled the Carranza authorities
here for some days, and even started
a rumor that he had withdrawn to
Torreon. II Is now officially said that
his slow progress north from his base
at Escalon. about 1856 miles south of
Chihuahua. was due to the effective
wrecking of the Mexican Central track
by villa.
General Ozuna is reported TO be
stationed to the north OF Chihuahua
city with a strong government force.
No details Of the fighting have been
received, however. But high officer
here said he would not be surprised
to get news at any time that villa had
evacuated. AS trains, supposed to be
filled with loot, were seen leaving
chihuahua west over the line of the
Mexico Northwestern several days ago,
he said, he assumed that villa would
take that direction
No villa bands have been reported
north of Sauz, which is twenty-five
miles north from chihuahua Ctty.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
PRICE OF FOODSTUFFS
MUST BE LOWERED


New York, Dec. "A declaration of
war on the butter and egg mercantile
exchanges was made today by John
u. Dillon, state commissioner of foods
and markets, in his efforts to cut the
high cost of foods. The trading on
some of the food exchanges here, he
declared, is done merely among the
members, not with outsiders and less
than twelve men make food prices for
the entire country.
Mr.. Dillon said he would try to close
these exchanges by obtaining legisla-
tion opening them to the public, an
nulng their charters, or by establish
ing terminal markets to put them out
of business.
Mr.. Dillon also announced that he
will fight the system under which
dealers give premiums to obtain food
products from producers. He added
that he would ship several carloads
of eggs each week from producers to
retail dealers, eliminating the middle
men. Mr.. Dillon is selling cold stor-
age eggs at 35 cents a dozen, he said.
The price of cold storage eggs was
cut by retailers today to 81 cents a
dozen, reduction of to cents
egg boycott is spreading rapidly
throughout this state, according to in
formation received today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
BERLIN REPORTS GAINS
OVER THE RUMANIANS

Berlin, Dec. (by Wireless to Say
Vile 1.-The situation in Rumanian
continues to develop favorably for the
leutonic forces, according to this
office
me effect intended by the Russians
~ their attacks in the Carpathians
-, nas not been achieved, it is declared,
we assaults on the Teutonic lines
proving fruitless.
y Is officially reported that moth
nlg important has occurred on either
"s western or the eastern front.
, IN the Carpathians renewed ad-
tanees IN an effort to relieve other
"Vn,s ,i,U, We're again without success.
v,,e me situation in Rumania is de.
',.o5plhg in our favor.
a. northwest of Monastir (Macedon
I'M. r1l lront) there has been violent ar
NnIy IRE. A Bulgarian advance
M repulsed the enemy"
ap ape text Of the statement follows:
S,a 'front.' Of Archduke Joseph-Rus-
woaad a ana Rumanian attacks in the
lnonnu Carpathians and along the
uer u'Slhs Of the Transylvanian from
ssna., NJ Yesterday they were directed
Rhe0ldiy against our position on the
'ooVa and Gurarucada and west
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
BATTLE LASTS SIX
HOURS, OBREGON HEARS

El Paso. Tex, Dee. "A message
received from General Obregon a
Mexico city late today gave details ot
a battle between General Murguia''
forces and the Villa troops about
thirty miles south Of Chihuahua City
The battle took place yesterday start
ing at 10 o'clock in the morning, and
lasting six hours. The villa men, the
message said were defeated
The message said the bandit force
fled in disorder, some toward Santa
Ysabel and others toward Chihuahua
city. The Carranza troops pursued
them four hours, the message said,
capturing three machine guns, many
rifles and some horses.
Many prisoners were taken, the
message said, adding that they We're
executed. The dispatch said Villas
losses were heavy.
Col Candelario Garcia and several
other officers were wounded, the mes
sage stated. The dispatch declared
Villa had $500 men
General Obregons message, which
was received by way Of Eagle Pass
Tex. contained this account Of the
fight from General Murguia, sent
from his camp on December 2:
"My advance guards came into con
tact with those Of the bandit villa ~
10 o'clock today and after a fight Of
six hours duration, the enemy, com
pletely disorganized fled in disorder,
a part heading for Santa Ysabel and
others for Chihuahua. our pursuit
was followed for twelve miles over
the mountains We captured three
machine guns and a large quantity of
and many saddled cavalry
horses, besides large number of
prisoners, who were executed on the
spot.
"The losses Of the enomy are heavy
but no account could be made Of
them, as we have left the field
regret to state that Col Candelario
Garcia was killed in action and 9TH
sr officers were wounded. The names
and details / shall send later together
with the losses in the ranks.
The action was entirely over by 4 F
)clock in the afternoon.
"The enemy numbered according
10 prisoners, $500 men, who left Chi =
luahua yesterday with the purpose of .
ntercepting our advance.
after TeorganiZing my forces, ] am
my advance 10 Chihuahua, T.
to arrive at an early hour .
omorrow.
"MURGUIA."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03

of Dorna Watra and in the Trotus and
Oltos valleys. The attacks were un-
successful, the enemy suffering heavy
losses. German troops during an ad-
vance at one point in the wooded Car
.pathians took more than 600 prison
ers
Front of Field Marshal Won Mac
kensen-The engagements in Walla-
CHA are developing into a great bat
tie. The army which left the noun
tains southeast of Campumng has
gained ground in the wooded foun-
tains on both sides of the Dambrovitza
sector during engagements.
"On the Argechu, southeast of Pc
Itechti, the first Rumanian army
which Offered battle has been broken
through and defeated, after a tena-
cious struggle, by German and Aus
Hungarian troops Already PaVa-
rian reserve regiment No. is, which
has frequently distinguished itself,
has pushed ahead TO the division staff
headquarters where from imprisoned
Officers of the general staff were
taken, orders proving that in the po-
sltlon through which we had broken
the first army should have fought to
the last man. The commander Of the
army, apparently aware of the poor
morale of his troops, added to an ex-
allied order the Latin expression that
he expected them to Withstand and
fight to the death against the cruel
Earbarians"
THE menace of death was set forth,
Immediately to be executed, upon
towards in his army.
Farther down, to near the Dan
ube, we have fought our way to the
Argechu
THE number Of prisoners taken on
December |, as far as it is possible TO
enumerate them at present, was fifty
one officers and GLE of the rank and
file, and the booty, forty-nine cannon
and 100 leaders, ammunition carts
in addition to many hundred other
military vehicles.
''ln Dobrudja, Bulgarian troops
repused strong attacks by the Rus
slams"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
livestock Moving Again.

Kansas City, Dec. 2.-With the re-
ceipt today from Washington Of an
order lifting the embargo on ship
ments of livestock from Kansas City
stock Yards. local shipping conditions
have begun to resume their normal
aspect after a cessation Of ten days,
due to an infection believed for time
to be the foot and mouth disease, but
which diagnosis showed to be stom-
atitis, a comparatively mild malady.
Cattle now are being allowed to be
shipped from the yards after they
have been disinfected. Animals show
ing the mouth LESSONS of stomatitis are
being kept here until cured. First
shipments to Kansas points left today.
stock yards are being disinfected.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
NO CARRANCISTAS L.,
CLOSE TO AMERICANS
tsY MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wIssl


Field Headquarters Punitive EXpe-
dition in Mexico, Dec. 2 (by radio to
Columbus, N. M.)-Col. Gonzales Diaz
with about 1926 men entrained tonight
at Casas Grandes for Juarez. This
force composed the garrison at Ell
Vale, town near the southermost
camp of the punitive expedition and
it's withdrawal leaves this section OF
Chihuahua without Carranza soldiers.
The Carranza leader, whose march
from El Valle to Casas Grandes was
part way in the company of an Amer
ican wagon train, spoke of the cor
dial relations existing between his
men and the American soldiers during
the past six months.
A rumor that Guzman had been oc-
cupied by American cavalry was de-
MED today at army headquarters.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
WASHINGTON NOT ALARMED
by CAPTURE OF CHIHUAHUA

Washington, Dec 1.-Two over
night dispatches from Brigadier Gen
eral Bell at El Paso, containing the
first information to reach the war
department from army border Off
cials concerning Villas victorious at
tack on Chihuahua CITY, were re-
ceived today After "a careful study
of the reports, Il was stated authorita-
lively that the information contained
nothing that could be construed as an
INCREASED menace to the American
border or that threatened the safety
Of Juarez.
The reports were based entirely
upon Information obtained by General
Bell from refugees reaching lei Paso
from Chihuahua City Both agreed
that the fighting in the city had been
desperate, with the strategic points
having been captured by the villa
forces and retaken by the de facto
troops several times from the begin
ming Of the battle Thursday morning,
until Monday
General Trevino the Carranza com
mander at Chihuahua city, was said
to have had about 5000 soldiers,
While the strength Of the villa forces
was estimated at from $500 to 5000
men. General Trcvino was reported
to have retreated south with a rem
nant Of his command, but officials
said 1t was their opinion that he re-
malned within a short distance of
Chihuahua city awaiting reinforce |
ments under General Murguia, after
which he would return and attempt to !
retake the city
The refugees said villa began the |
qttagt- fThIuru1utF tltnVnfntF "a nd h /
drew that night only to resume It |
again Friday The battle continued !
desperately throughout the day and |
by Villas forces penetrat- (
ing into the center Of the city whore /
street fighting was general They .
withdrew that night, taking Trevino's |
artillery which they had captured at /
Santa Rosa hill Saturday they re-
entered the city and fighting contln-
led until Monday.
One Of the refugees said the at
ack was opened from three diroc-
ions, the first from tho waterworks /
he second from Coronel hill, and the
hrd from the roundhouse. north OF
he city
The most desperate fighting was
said to have been around the peniten-
larry which was taken and retaken |
By the bandits several times before
hey succeeded in getting complete
possession
None Of the refugees interviewed by
General Bell was able 10 identify |
yilla among the bandits
The MeXicar embassy here still was
without information today concern
ng he final outcome Of the Chihua-
lua city engagement.
Ambassador-desig Arredondo
however. admitted that there ap-
,eared little doubt but that the Car
ANA forces had been driven from the
',ty. which had fallen into bandits
iands
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
EXPECT TO RECAPTURE
CITY OF CHIHUAHUA

Juarez, Mex, Dec. with General
Murguia's newly arrived column at
lacking from the south, a new battle
Is developing at Chihuahua City, Cen
eral Gonzales announced at head
quarters here at noon today. General
Ozuna Is at Guilty. a few miles north
Of the city he added, to cut off any
villa movements in that direction.
This led him to believe the general
explained, that Villa might ovacuate
TO the west over the Mexico North
western railway following the loot he
Is reported 10 have sent out by train
the past few days.
Gen. Francisco Murguia Is reported
TO have made reconnoiter OF the
villa positions I'm the suburbs OF the
CITY YESTERDAY riding To the east and
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
DIET SQUAD MEMBERS
ALL WELL AND HAPPY

Chicago, Dec 2--Members Of the
diet squad. whose two weeks test Of
the theory that 40 cents day is
enough to feed person well in Chi
cago will end Tuesday night, are ap-
preaching the completion Of their ex-
pertinent in excellent physical condi-
ton, slightly heavier than when the
dieting began and with all signs Of
indigestion and distresses of the stom-
ach missing.
The diet, while planned to be with
in the 40-cent limit, also has been
arranged to supply all the elements
needed for properly balanced meals.
Tomorrow's meals
Breakfast Grapefruit griddle
cakes, syrup, coffee.
Dinner: Consomme with rice. leg
OF lamb, candied sweet potatoes
Creamed cauliflower, mock plum pud-
ding, hard sauce.
Supper Lyonnaise potatoes, cold
meat cocoa, sugar cookies
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
CONGRESSMAN VISITS
GENERAL PERSHING
rsr MORNING ,ovsSAL SPECIAL LEASED wrss

Field HeadQuarters Punitive EXpe-
dition in Mexico, Dec. (via radio to
Columbus, N. MA first hand study
of conditions confronting the regular
army in relation to their effect on re-
cruiting is the purpose of a visit 10
the punitive expedition by Congress-
man James Gardner of Massachusetts,,
before leaving for the border today
Mr.. Gardner expressed admiration for
the way in which the regulars have
overcome the hardships confronting
them. During his visit to the border
and in Mexico he had picked up much
material, he said, for his proposed
campaign to make the army more
attractive profession to both officers
and men.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
JUDGE COOPER DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
tsr nosnlne JousaAl SPECIAL lsisso wlnsl

Tucson. Ariz., Dev. Judge VIII
liam F. Cooper, Of the Pima county
superior court, died here today follow
ing a long period of Illness. Coming
to Arizona twenty years ago, he was
successfully a miner, printer, cowboy
newspaper editor and publisher, law
yer and Jurist As a matter of sent-
ment he retained his membership in
the local typographical union up to
the time of his death. He was related
by collateral descent to James Fenni-
more Cooper, tho American author.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
ICARRANZA HEARS or
ALLEGED VICTORY

Queretaro, Mexico, Dec. 2.-Gen.
Francisco Murguia reported to Gem
eral Carranza today that he had rout-
ed a band Of villa followers, number
ing $500 men, and had pursued them
about twelve miles toward Chihuahua
City. The general reported that he
was continuing his advance toward
Chihuahua City today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03

London. Dec 2-The French brig
antine indiana, the Swedish steamer
Douglas, the French schooner st. Jo-
seph and the Japanese steamer Naga-
ga Maru, are reported by Lloyds to
have been sunk, No fatalities are
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03
THE WEATHER
THE WEAT1,t,n Doo-o..

Neyica Dec. Forecast: New
cooler sunday and Monday fair
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-03

For eL al. WEATHER REPORT.
Z D. m n'"enty-four hours, ending at
rninimarnu temperature, 65 degrees:
atgn Ss' rang, 81; temperature
''' oSi southwest wind; clear.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-02
ARCHIE R. CLAYTON
WINS BONNIE BRIDE

Miss Beatrice Ketchpaw, beautiful
and accomplished teacher. formerly of
Wisconsin, yesterday afternoon. at the
old Clayton homestead. miles south
OF Lee. became the bride of Mr.. Ar
chic r. Clayton. a prominent and popu.
lar ranchman, one OF the four well
known Clayton brothers.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. ]. NJ. Swander. pastor OF the Elko
Presbyterian church, in the presence
of about fifty relatives and friends.
An old-fashioned feast followed and
the occasion wds celebrated also as a
great family reunion.
The bride and groom accompanied
Mr.. Swander back to ElKo. where they
boarded the train for Salt Lake on a
honeymoon tour.
Mr.. Swander left here yesterday at
noon, expecting TO perform the cere-
money and return in time for church
services. He travelled the South Fork
road. via Ten Mile. The flood from
the rains, ruts and washOuts DELAYED
him and he returned home at o'clock,
too late for church services. My gal
liant Ford pulled me through" said
Mr.. Swander.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-02
LADY PLUTOCRATS
TOUR FOR HUGHES

NEW YORK CITY. Oct. 1.-Two
hundred OF the richest and proudest
ladies of the American plutocracy. in.
stead of blowing in their pin-money
touring in Europe this year, are about
to set forth in costly special train
for country wide tour in the interest
of their favoritc statesman. Charles r.
Hughes. standard-bearrr OF the Old
Guard
Thes" women represent the creme
de- la creme OF high society. Their
combined wealth would figure MP "a
staggering sum.
In the parry will be twenty-five sc-
lcCt.d spcllbirdcrs. who will talk for
Hughes and Fairbanks
Many prominent New York society
women refused To have anything In do
with the STUNT
The 'uneaTncd increment" is well
represented by the party. They have
everything ready for the start