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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25
DUTCH MAIL RETURNEp.

New York, April 24.-Six hundred
bags of parcel post matter, compris-
ing probably more than $4,000 sepa-
rate packages, mailed for distribution
In Holland, are to be returned to the
senders in America because the steam
ship companies will not carry this
mail, owing to the British seizures Of
parcel post consignments.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25
WEALTHY GREEK
HELPS HIS NATION

Athens, April "a. Premier Skou.
loudis has offered to subscribe $1,000
600 to an internal loan If one is floated.
This news appears to be the correct
version of former report that the pre-
mier, who Is man Of great wealth,
had given $1,000,000 to the state out
right, that amount being roughly the
sum due the families of the modified
troops and unpaid on account of an
empty treasury.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25
HIGH WATER EXPECTED.

Davenport, April 24.-It is expected
that high stages will continue in the
upper Mississippi river for at least
two weeks longer, according to Fore
caster j. M. Sherier at the Davenport
Office of the United States weather
bureau A fall of one-tenth Of foot
was reported at Lacrosse this morn
ing but elsewhere between st. Paul
and Dubuque rises were reported. The
stage at Davenport was 1875 feet.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25
TOBACCO CAUSES FURRY.

F F1elQ Headquarters IN Mexico, April
21.-(By aeroplane to Columbus, N
NJ April 24.-Delivery of one plug of
tobacco from an aeroplane for a sec
ond lieutenant in a patrol out in the
hills few days ago was mistaken by
the command for the arrival of official
orders. The aeroplane did not stop at
the post which the patrol was holding
but as it flew over along one of the
regular aero routes above this patrol,
the plug of tobacco was tossed out
with a yard long strip of white cloth
attached to make it's descent con-
spicuous. The officer in charge of the
command ordered out detail Of
mounted men which in regular forma-
tion surrounded the white object. Then
an orderly was detailed to go in and
pick up the valuable message. It is
not known here who got the plug.
A Villista, wounded in one Of the
fights; with American troops and
brought here for medical attention,
died, his burial taking place yesterday
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25
AvlAroRs RAID CITY.

Berlin, April 24.-The Austrian city
Of Triest has been raided by squad
ron of seven Italian aeroplanes,
bombs dropped from which killed nine
persons, wounded five and destroyed a
monastery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25
SPANISH REGULARS WIN.

Madrid, April "a. In the senatorial
elections held throughout Spain to re-
new the elective section of the house
115 members Of the ministerial party
were returned and sixty-fve members
of the various groups Of the opposition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25
RE.DIsPosING TROOPS.

Washington, D. c., April 24.-Admin-
istration officials today looked to Gen.
Funston to carry out plans for redis-
position of the American troops in
Mexico. The plans approved by Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Baker were
the outgrowth Of conferences between
Gen. Funston and Gen. Scott, chief of
staff, who went to San Antonio as
Secretary Bakers personal representa-
tive.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25
Reliable Information Says
That Bandit Leader is
Not Seriously Hurt.
TROOPS FAIL TO
PURSUE FURTHER
Carranza Pressing Demand
That Soldiers Return
to United States.

Fl Paso, Tex, April 24.-Aeeord-
ing to Mexicans arriving here from
the interior, reports have been
spread that Villa Is coming north
aaaIn with the object Of attack
Ina the American forces. Accord
Ing to them. the bandit now has
some 800 followers and will be
Joined later by Pedro Bracamont
Of the Torreon district, who has
1900 men, and Gen. Banuelos,
whose command numbers 1000
men.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25
JUDGES SELECTED.

Washington, D. c., April "a. -Presi-
dent Wilson has practically decided to
appoint Evan Evans Of Baraboo, Wis,
U. S. circuit Judge In the seventh dis
trict, including Illinois, Wisconsin and
Indiana.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25

San Antonio, Tex, April 24.-Fran-
cisco Villa, slightly wounded but not
incapacitated, was reported to have
moved into the mountainous region
northwest of Parral. This informa-
tion, which has reached Gen. Funston,
is from a source that causes him to
regard it as authentic. Villa was last
reported seen at Nonoava, about eighty
five miles by trail, southwest Of Sa-
tevo, where the most advanced of
Gen. Perishing's forces were yester-
day.
Although convinced that Villa has
been located, his immediate pursuit
will probably not be resumed.
The detached cavalry forces above
Satevo will fall back on the main line
which will be gathered into stronger
units along the existing line of COM
munications where the troops and ami
mails will begin a period of recupera-
tion pending developments incident to
the diplomatic exchanges between the
two governments.
Little difficulty now is being expert
enced in getting supplies over the
Northwestern to Casas Grandes.
Gen. Scott said today he had not
determined when he would leave San
Antonio.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25

Washington, o. c., April "a. =
Gen. carranza has asked for an
early reply to his note Of April IL
suggesting that American troops
be recalled from Mexico. This was
learned officially today in connec-
tion with the fact that Eliseo Ar
redondo, Mexican ambassador des-
lonate, sought an Interview with
Secretary Lansing. State depart
ment officials declined to discuss
the matter.
The Mexican embassy stated
that the request had not been
transmitted through Mr.. Arredon-
do 90 far 40 known there. 1t 10
understood to have been made
directly by Gen. carranza through
Special Agent Rodgers at Mexico
City. A reply also would be sent
through Mr.. Rodgers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
ALLATTENDANCE
RECORDS BROKEN
FRENCH REPLY ON
MAIL ISSUE ARRIVES

Washington, D.. c.. Oct. 11.-The
reply of the French government to
the protest of the United States gov
eminent against interference with the
mails has reached Washington and
probably soon will be laid before the
State Department. Its delivery to Sec
Rotary Lansing probably will be de-
layed until 1t and the British reply can
be presented simultaneously.
Meanwhile the notes are subjects OF
consideration by the ambassadors or
the allied powers In Washington with
the purpose Of securing a harmonious
presentation OF the allied case to the
United States.
Nothing can be learned oflcialiy at
this stage OF the contents Of the notes,
but It is believed that, although ex-
pressing willingness to do everything
possible to minimize the annoyance
and delay caused by the examination
OF the mails. the allied powers are by
no means willing to admit the lack Of
legal right on their part to continue
such examination or to make any
change in the principle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
REPLY ON SUBMARINES
SURPRISE TO BRITISH
London News Says President Wilson's
Retort May Be Regarded
Justifiable.

London, Oct. l1.-President Will
sons reply to the allied Memorandum
regarding the status Of submarines,
published here this afternoon. is at
tracing wide attention. To the
greater part of the British public the
American note comes as surprise
A different sort of reply had been ex-
pected.
Lord Northcliffe's Evening News
says editorially:
Invested of it's diplomatic phrase
ology the Presidents reply amounts
to a statement that the United States
will do whatever 1t pleases in the
matter and will be guided by its own
notions of what constitutes absolute
neutrality. This may be regarded as
Justifiable retort. But there is an
other side to the question.
Suppose an armed craft OF the al
lies sees a submarine in waters where
U-boats are known to be: Il IL up to
the former to find out whether the lat
ter is friend or foe--that is to say
whether the periscope OF the sub
marine Ia of enemy or neutral design.
We can only hope that neutral sub
marine commanders will do their best
to minimise the difficulty by keeping
out Of troubled waters"
Replying to q question In Parliament,
Lord Robert Cecil said that the dis
cussion with the United States gov
ernmsnt wtas being coNt1nueA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
Claim Made That Campaign to
Clear Transylvania Ha. Been
Complete Success
GREAT ARTILLERY
DUEL IN PICARDY
Germans Make Bitter But Tn.
successful Counter Attacks
On Foch Lines-Allies De-
mand Greece Shall Turn
Fleet Over to Them

Berlin. Oct. 11.-General Won
the north is proceeding in great
strength. The Austro-German troops
already are fighting on Rumanian soil,
With Southern Pennsylvania PRACTICAL
ly cleared OF the invaders the troops
of the central empires are now ex-
pected to devote their energies to q
strong blow at Bucharest
The first and second Rumanian
armies are reported utterly broken.
The frst army suffered a debacle at
Hermannstadt in the first days OF Won
Faikenhayn's offensive. The second
army. defeated at Kronstadt. is re-
ported in today's war Office statement
to be in flight Bavarian groups,
which seized Red tower pass on the
frontier are reported already to have
penetrated well into Rumanian terri
tory.
Today's official statement says:
In the Pennsylvania theater, the
Rumanians are still offering stubborn
resistance in the Maros Valley. In the
Georges Valley and northeast Of
Parajd they again gave way
The war Office at Vienna reports a.
follows: 4
Northeast of verna Heautz we re-
pulsed Rumanian attacks. South of
Hatzeg we captured Negiulu. noun
tain.
The army of General Won ARR has
driven back the Rumanian rear
guards and Is now gaining the outlet
in to Uzik Plain and the Basin -
Guyepuina.''
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
Americans Will Withdraw AS Soon As
Mexico Can Properly Defend Border

1.-THE complete osition OF
withdrawal Of
American Mexican
obtained from high
follows:
able Information of proposed
8 needs fear OF Villa
Mexican
has become army Of occupation the question arises as to
without
bandit attacks Mxcans have been too busy looking after their own
their within
could the border
the establishment
border the
in
Mexicans
details plans The detail
location
nicely" Cabrera the
Mexican delegation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12

New York, Oct, 11.--Afmiral Mon
tagu Browning. commandment OF the
British naval forces at Halifax aud
of the cruisers on patrol off this ,oast,
is now in control of the shipping at
this port of the allies and other ports
on the Atlantic seaboard.
The admiral is acting through Cap
tain Guy Gaunt, British naval attache
here, and without his permission no
British. French. Russian or Italian
vessel can leave this port While
positive announcements were made by
White Star line officials that some OF
their vessels would =. sail tomorrow
those in authority At tho British con-
sulate declared to the contrary.
NO vessel will leave New York
flying the flag of an allied nation until
authority is given by Admiral Brown
ing" declared Captain Ganut I'm
ceived, 1t is impossible for any one
to say whether or 40, ship will
leave"
Despite these announcements. clear
ance papers for the departure Of the
White Star liner Adriatic were OBJ
tanned and her agents declared cha
would sail at noon tomorrow with
1900 tons Of munitions and approx
mately 800 passengers The Atlantic
transport steamer Minnellaha. which
was scheduled to sad positively to-
day. was held back be cause she had
not finished loading her cargo, her
agents declared "
The detention OF such vessels as
these in this port will create a stu
alton without precedent in the harbor.
shippers expressed anxiety and pre-
dicted that the congestion of freight
would be SO great that the port would
be choked.
In shipping circles the belief gained
ground that the blockade would be
broken as soon as cruisers summoned
from Bermuda. the West Indies and
Halifax had assent led for concerted
action off Nantucket. The opinion
Was expressed that Admiral Browning
would provide conveys for both in
bound and outbound vessels.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
GREAT ARTILLERY DUEL
ALONG PICARDY FRONT

| Paris. Oct. IA great artillery
| duel Is being fought tonight along q
, front of more than thirteen miles in
Ptcardy. stretching from Morval. north
of the Somme, to the district Of
Chaulnes. south OF the river.
This bombardment was opened by
the French. apparently in preparation
| for another drive against the German
front. AS has been previously report
ed. the Germans have concentrated
considerably larger numbers of guns
on this front than they have had at
any previous period of the war, and
they are replying heavily to the French
fire, interspersing their shellfire with
occasional counter-attacks of great
violence in an effort to win back the
ground lost yesterday.
On those sectors Of the front north
of Morval the activity has been less
intense. The British announce the
repulse of German attacks north Of
Courcelette, and there were sharp OUT
breaks OF activity elsewhere on Gem
eral Haig's front. but these Affairs
were purely local in character.
Attack Fochs Lines.
Against General Foch's lines, how.
ever, the Germans put forth very vio-
lent efforts at number of points
Two especially heavy attacks were
launched against the ground newly.
won by the French in Chaulnes wood.
These succeeded at points In reaching
the French trenches and furious hand-S
to-hand encounters ensued. the Ger
mans being defeated in each attempt.
The midnight communique given out
by the war office announces that the
number Of prisoners taken in the lass
two days has reached a total OF 1,702.
I The Germans also were reDulSNd In
/ sharp fighting in the woods of St,
Pierre Vast, on the opposite end Of
the line.
At many points on the western
front during the night there were
clashes of the armies. some in com
siderable force. In Champagne and
the Vosges, as well as on the eastern
bank of the Mouse in the Verdnn
region the Germans attempted at-
tacks. all of which failed. Experts
expect that an action OF large extent
is likely to develop elsewhere than
on the Somme before the autumn
ends.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
BRITISH ADMIRAL
TAKES CHARGE OF
SHIPS SA|L|NGS
No Merchantmen of Allied
Nations Will Leave Atlantic
Port. Without Permission
ROCKETS OFF CAPES
EARLY LAST NIGHT
Believed to Have Been Sent Up
By Patroling Fleet to Warn
Ships of Probable Lurking
Submarine
SIGNALS INDICATE
DANGER OFF CAPES

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 11.-Parts of
the coast In this region ire being
Illuminated tonight with rockets
sent up from British and French
warships on the Atlantic patrol.
warning merchant vessels that
hostile submarines may be lurking
In the vicinity.
Aeropianes also are being used
by the british cruisers for convey
duty. One British ship bound for
South America with cargo lcft
port and soon afterwards an aero
plane was seen TO rise from tho
deck of one of the warships and
convoy her for a considerable dis
lance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
PRESIDENT NAMES
ADVISORY Commission
Newly Created Body Designed to Co.
operate With Council of
National Defense.
NEW CHANNEL OF
COOPERATION OPENED UP
Country Best Prepared for War When
Thoroughly Organized for Peace
Be Hired Give Government Their
Time.

On Board the Presidents Train.
Harrisburg, Pa. Oct. ll.-President
Wilson announced after leaving Shad-
ow Lawn for Indianapolis today TIE
appointment OF an advisory commits
sion to be associated with the council
OF national defense.
The members Of the new body ere:
Daniel Willard, OF Baltimore: Samuel
Gompers, of Washington: Or. Franz
lin N, Martin, Of Chicago; Howard f.
Comm, Detroit Bernard Baruch. New
York City: DR.. Hollis Godfrey, Phi]a-
delphia. and Julius Rosenwald. Of
Chicago.
A provision creating the council of
national defense was included in the
army Appropriation bill passed recen.-
ly by Congress. The President au-
thorized the following Statement. in
explanation of the purpose OF the
council and the duties to be perform
ed by the commission named to serve
in an advisory capacity:
Purpose Of Council.
THE council Of national defense
has been created because the Con-
gress has realized that the country
is best prepared for war when thor
oughly prepared for peace. From an
economic point OF view there is now
very little difference between the ma
chinery required for commercial Ct
ficiency and that required for mill
tary purposes. In both cases the
whole Industrial mechanism must be
organized in the most effective way.
Upon this conception of tho national
welfare the council Is organized. In
the words Of the act for the creation
of relations which will render possib ls
in time OF need the Immediate concen-
tration and utilization of the resources
OF the nation.
The organization of the council
likewise opens up a new channel OF
communication and cooperation be-
tween business and scientific men md
all departments Of the government,
and 1t Is hoped it will in addition be-
come rallying point for civic bodies
working for the national defense.
It's Chief Functions.
The councils chief functions are:
1.-THE coordination OF all forms
of transportation and the development
of means of transportation to meet
the military. industrial and CONNER
cial needs OF the nation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
COUNTRY FOR WILSON
SAYS SENATOR SWANSON
Presidents Strength Growing Steadily
and Reports Are Daily More
Encouraging
DEMOCRATIC CLANS GATHER
AT STATE HEADQUARTERS
Visitors In Richmond Include Both
Senators. Representative Flood,
State Chairman James. and Many
Members of State Legislature.

Senators Martin and Swanson and
Congressman Flood were among the
visitors at the State Democratic head
quarters at Murphy's Hotel last night.
During the afternoon and evening
there came into headquarters Demo-
Gratis representative of every section of
Virginia and the scenes at Murphy's
were much the same as in years gone
by when the clans were gathered to
consider the problems of heated poll
tical campaigns.
Though Colonel Rorer A James OF
Danville, chairman of the State com
mittee, arrived in Richmond last night
and went at once to headquarters
there was no stated conference on
matters political. There was. however.
a series OF informal discussions of
good reports carried in from every
nook and corner OF the State, and a
general expression qualification, that
closely approached satisfaction, fol-
lowed each report.
The country is safe" tritely ex-
pressed the feeling of those who spoke
to Richmond men. Everyone appear
ed in the best Of humor and all count
ed themselves among the majority OF
Firginians who believe that Trinkle
will win in the Ninth, and Wilson in
the nation.
Democratic Outlook Bright.
The situation in the Fifth is en-
tirely satisfactory" said State Chair
man James, and good reports are
coming In from the Ninth The pros
pect OF victory was never brighter
there"
On the national campaign Senator
Swanson expressed himself as feeling
confident that President Wilson will
be returned winner next month.
From reports received from menu
bers OF Congress in all parts of the
country" said Mr. Swanson, land
from other sources. l Judge that Mr.
Wilson will be reelected. The Presi-
dents strength is growing daily: the
trend is now more than ever in Mr.
Wilson's favor. l see nothing TO worry
about"
Similar expressions OF confidence as
to both the Ninth District and the
nation were voiced by other visitors
at State headquarters and In the
lobby. whose appearance last night
was that Of legislative days.
Many Legislators Here.
Among the visitors are 0. v.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
ITALIANS RESUME THEIR.
DRIVE AGAINST TRIESTE.

Rome. Oct. 1.-The Italian drive on
Trieste has been resumed. The offi-s
cial statement issued today reports the
capture Of 6, 400 prisoners besides quan-s
titles of arms and ammunition. IL
says:
ION Monte Pasubio. heavy hEhtin4
ended successfully for Us. The jn&s
fantry took the whole network OF en@s
trenchments which the AustrtAna hA1S
constructed in Cosmagnon, koing nl3
far rs the crest OF Monte MenNFli 49,
the lower southern slopes Of No01
Roito. So far ave hundred AnA thtff(
ammunition. sssS Is y
I'm the Travignoia Waller; CD
.. the Anstrians N = snfps1oe r
sasesseA1 = AseaAtne 1RA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
Outhelder's Healthy Smash
Paves Way for Another Red
Sox Victory
RICHARD MARQUARD IS
DRIVEN FROM MOUND
Dodgers Seemingly Store Game
Safely Away Early-But
Beantown FASTENERS Come
From Behind
BY FRANK G. MENkE-

Brooklyn, Oct. 1l.-With two on
bases in the second inning, Larry
Gardner. of Boston, picked out one of
the left-handed offerings OF Richard
Marquard OF Brooklyn, and pro-
PEELED 1t TO the center field fence for
Il home run.
And right there you have the main
cause for the cracking OF the Dodg-
ers this afternoon. Right there Is
the reason for the 8 to = victory for
Red Sox-
1t was Gardeners terrific clout that
put the Sox in the lead, that robbed
Marquard of his poise and much OF
his confidence. and when MarQuard
faltered the whole Dodger team SEEM
ed to wobble behind him. Gardner it
was who was the mightiest factor in
beating the Brooklynites today. and
making the series count 3 TO ! In IA
vor of the Red Sox. The Dodgers
started with rush that sent the big
Brooklyn crowd into a frenzy of de-
light They belted Dutch" Leonard
with vim and gusto and success in the
first session. showed across two runs
and acted as II they were going to
give the Sox one of the worst heatings
ever doled out TO Boston representa-
tive in a world series duel.
Gardner C1l.scs Dodgers JOY.
And then came Gardner-and the
life and the pep" and the courage
were gone.
II was one of those dull. draggy
games, with only few fast plays and
some long distance hitting 10 feature
It. worlds series record for time
consumed in playing a nine inning
game undoubtedly was established by
this afternoons frolic, which lasted
two hours and twenty-five minutes
The Red Sox won because they
played baseball like world champions;
because they were able to hit when
swat meant a run, because they field
ed superbly and because Dutch"
Leonard after his inaugural faltering,
steadied and pitched remarkable ball
in the pinches.
Onward from that second inning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
THIRTEEN VESSELS SUNK
OFF THE ENGLISH COAST

Amsterdam. Oct li.--A German
submarine operating in the English
Channel between September 80 and
October s. says a telegram received
herA from Berlin. destroyed seven
MERCHANTMEN belonging to hostile
countries and three neutral steamers.
The ships OF the entente allies regis
tered a gross tonnage of a.031. while
the tonnage of the neutral steamers
was ASST.
Another submarine october 1, the
message says. sank three English
trawlers OF the east coast OF Eng
land.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
BUCHAREST CLAIMS A
REPULSE OF TEUTONS

Rome, Oct. 1.-THE heaviest at.
lacks Of the Austro-German allies in
the Transylvanian Alps south of Her
mannstadt have been repulsed by the
Rumanian armies. according to official
announcements reaching here from
Bucharest. Great losses have been
inflicted on the attacking troops.
The Rumanians admit withdrawal
in the district south of Kronstadt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-12
NO EVIDENCE TO SHOW
LAWS OF NATIONS VIOLATED

Washington, Oct. 1l.-Secretary OF
STATE Lansing returned to Washing
ton this afternoon from his confer
enee with President Wilson at Shadow
Continued on Second Paea