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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-26
LITICAL WAR
BEGINS IN JAP AN
Diet Is Dissolved By Ruler
and Effort Is Made to
Slay Noted Leader

Toxic, Jan. 25. The emperor has
dissolved the house OF representatives.
A political crisis developed at the
opening Of the diet on Tuesday. The
chief reason was the appointment Of
Field Marshal Count Terauchi as pre-
mier by the emperor last October. This
appointment was a surprise both in
and out Of Japan and was criticized un-
favorably by Japanese political lead
ers, who contended the premier did not
command public support. He is regard
ed as representative Of the radical
militarist faction OF Japan, although
in an interview with The Associated
press, shortly after his appointment
he disavowed any policies Of aggres-
sion. Japanese newspapers said the
premier did not command majority
in parliament and predicted that the
outcome would be dissolution Of the
house and new election.
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.RAMSEYER ADVISES
THEUSE OF CAUTION
CONGRESSMAN FROM SIXTH IOWA
WARY OF THE PRESIDENTS
PEACE LEAGUE.
Especial Correspondence

Washington, D. c., Jan. Going
into brief analysis of the plan which
President Wilson outlined in the sem
ate Monday, Mr.. Ramseyer, congress-
man from the sixth Iowa district,
pointed out that great deal Of detail
would have to be worked out before
the country could be brought to ap-
prove definite entry on the part Of
the United States into q world league
or concert Of all nations for the keep
ing of the peace of the world.
"It might prove that the big nations
would virtually control the decisions
Of the league" he said, ''and in that
case the United States might suffer
from the policy which the combine
would adopt and enforce. So the idea
Of disarmament must be made funda-
mental to any plan, since gradual dis
armament would be the only condition
on which we could safely enter such
league Transfer Of great areas OF ter
ntory from nation to nation as the out
come Of the present war is OF course
bound to make the preservation OF
peace dincult. and until 1T is agreed
that there shall be no such transfer
except By consent Of the people In
volved, We could not safely enter a
peace league.
ri do not think that any weakening
OF the authority of the United States
In the western hemisphere will be ap-
proved in this country, and II we
should 60 into league Of nations that
would have to be made condition OF
our entry. This is only one Of the diff
fculties Of drafting an acceptable plan
for preventing future wars. We may
work 1t out, but It will not be done i'm
mediately."
Having performed his official duty
as messenger from the Iowa presiden-
tial electors to the congress OF the
United States, by duly delivering the
returns OF the November election to
Vice President Marshall, 8. w. Need
ham Of Sigourney. with Mrs. Needham.
attended the presidents reception at
the white house on Tuesday night.
They were guests Of Congressman and
Mrs. Ranlseyer. Miss Ruth Tillmont
OF Des Moines, house guest Of the
Ramseyers, also accompanied them.
Three pension bills introduced by
Representative Ramseyer were favor
ably reported from the house commit
tee this week. They provide for the
following increases: Leader McCants,
Bloomfield, to $50; Harvey Engart,
Eldon, to $24; William p. Britain,
Ms TO 80.
Gordon Sumner Of Ottumwa has
been named as first alternate for the
appointment for this year
by Representative Ramseyer. Owing
to the withdrawal Of the drst alternate
named for the West Point cadetship,
G.. w. F. Killinger Of Ottumwa becomes
first instead Of second alternate for
that position. William P. Phillips OF
Oskaloosa was the original choice for
first alternate for the appointment to
the military academy.
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TOWN URGES THAT
CATS BE LICENSED

Fond du Lac, Wis. Jan. 25.-House
cats Of Fond du Lac were on trial last
night because Of their alleged mid
night activities and as result they
will be licensed just as are dogs, II the
Wisconsin legislature can be induced
to pass law to that end.
At a public meeting the transgres-
sions OF the cats were discussed The
women asserted cats are 'lovable' but
it was finally agreed that since they
are raiders Of bird life some rebuke
was necessary,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-26
.UNDERTAKERS
HAVE PROGRAM
Funeral Directors From the
Sixth District Will
Convene Here

The program for the twenty-seventh
annual convention OF the Sixth Dis.
trict Funeral Directors association, to
be held in the Ottumwa Commercial
club on February and 8, is an
nounced today as follows:
Wednesday Feb. z.
Call to order,10 a. m.-Pres. r. l.
Deggett.
Invocation-Dr. c. D. Jacobs.
Solo-Mrs. Edna Blish.
Address Of welcome-Mayor Fred
Carter.
Response-T. r. Osborne.
Appointment Of committees, reading
minutes Of last meeting. secretary
and treasurer's report
Afternoon Session. 1880 p. N.
Music, solo-Edward Weeks.
Report of committee of credentials.
Presidents annual message.
Address-Dr. D. C. Brockman.
Short talks-Benefits / Have Re-
ceived from the Sixth District Asso-
citation: Thomas Zook, NJ. A. David
son, "A. v. Frazee, R. X. Crane, w. A.
Thomas and e. M. CheesmAn.
Demonstration-Prof. A. A. Taylor.
Round table talk-Led by W. 8. Cut
ter.
Evening Program, 1880 P. M.
Election Of officers.
Selection Of next meeting place.
Musical entertainment, p. m.
Smelser Juvenile orchestra program.
Solo-Mrs. Guy Kitterman.
Reading-Mrs Laura Kramer Mos
chel.
solo-The ottumwas.
Violin solo-Rowe Hinsey.
Music-Male chorus.
Piano duet-Mrs. Frank P. Hof-
mann and Mrs. e. v. Hoppe.
Guests OF Hawkeye salesmen.
Thursday Morning, 9 A. M.
Music-Misses Katherine Weeks
and Grace Harlan.
Report of committees.
Report of delegates to state conven-
hon.
Reception Of new members.
Address-Rev. NJ. E. Reusch.
Address Charles Emerson.
LecturePro A. A. Taylor.
Afternoon Session, 1890 P. N.
FINAL reposf 81 committees
Report Of Mutual Assurance soci-
ETY.. T. r. Osborne, secretary.
New business.
Unfinished business.
Paper; figuring oosts-John T. Bay
lor.
Address-very Rev. Father F. w.
Hoppmann.
Demonstration-Prof A. A. Taylor
The convention will bring together
about 100 men and women from the
sixth congressional district
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PRIESTS WILL BE
GIVEN FAIR TRIAL

Washington, D. c.. Jan. 25.-Repre-
sensations by the United States for a
fair trial for two Mexican priests SEN
fenced to death at ZacAtecas on charge
of aiding Villa have been successful
The American embassy in Mexico City
has been informed that as result
they will not be tried under a law
which gives them no opportunity for
defense.
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GERMANS Think.
PEACE LEAGUE
IS INF TACTICAL.
Papers Usually Friendly to
President Wilson Brand
Scheme "Idealistic''
A. BONAR LAW SAYS
VICTORY FIRST

Berlin, Jan. z3, via London, Jan. 25.
(Delayed)-The first impression made
BY President Wilson's speech before
the senate, as reflected In newspaper
editorials, is not an unfriendly one, al
though the president is regarded as
having brought up certain points
which the central powers find It impos-
s1hle TO concede. The night editions
Of the Lokal Anxeiger and the National
Zeitung, the former of which papers
has repeatedly shown most friendly
attitude toward everything American.
SEQ IN the entire Wilson move imprac-
tical tdealism and characterize the
president as an animated theorist" !"
The speech Is called philosophical
theological work composed Of beauti-
ful words which are Immediately dis
pelled in fog when an effort ID made
20 discover practical meaning in
them. The Anzeiger says in part:
The president Of the United States
has not allowed the unfortunate result
OF his 1lrst official steps peaceward to
divert him from his ideas. Since his
efforts along practical lines fell upon
stony ground he turns with passion Of
an enthusiastic theorist to the discus
sion OF ideas and principles. He has
not succeeded in controlling what IL
and will be but with all the greater
energy he goes in for discussion Of
what should or might be.
The entire train of thought is in
tended for American readers. Regard
% from this standpoint, It shows how
thoroughly Americans lack an exact
knowledge Of war conditions and The
relations Of the combatants when one
ut Of opponents has the wish to de-
stroy the other"
The National Ze1tung carefully re.
Trains from agreeing or disagreeing
with the speech, but after summariS.
I'm 4. An4l. that II wfll disnse sseS ths.
entente n they accept its practical ~.
plication.
The verdict Of the central powers
on this speech" concludes the paper,
'5s dimcult and the issues It raises can
only bs discussed IN a purely theoret.
lcal way"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-26
TRADE. COUNCIL
IN CONVENTION

Pittsburgh. Pa., Jan. 25.-The fourth
annual convention OF the National For
eisn Trade Council opened here today
with delegates present from all parts
of the country. James A. Farrell, presi-
dent Of the United States Steel cor
poration, presided. Problems funda-
mental to Americas future commercial
supremacy will be discussed during
the three day session with the war
after the war as the basis
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GETS ANOTHER ENEMY.

Paris, Jan. 25.--Lieut. George Guy
nemer has brought down his twenty
seventh airplane. the war Office an
nouncee.
A German surprise attack south Of
Berry-au-Bac last night was checked
by the French. There was no change
in the situation on the remainder OF
the front.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-26
RUSSIA BUILDING
BIG SUBMARINES

Newport News. Va, Jan. 25.-Russia
IL building large fleet of submarines
with which to combat the German
U-boats. according to a letter received
today by Mayor Moss from r. B. Nc
Alpine. an American, who said he was
experimenting the work at Reval.
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WANT WEALTH SEIZED.

Manchester. England, Jan. IS. i'm
mediate conscription Of accumulated
wealth to tighten the financial burdens
OF the war is demanded in resolution
adopted unanimously today at the an
lnual meeting Of he labor party.
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JUMPS uNpER rRAIN.

Quincy, ILL.,, Jan. rs. Lloyd Smp-
son, OF Ironton, Mo-. committed sui.
by throwing himself head foremost un-
der freight train. He was decapi-
tated Simpson was about twenty-five
years old
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LAW ANswERs wlLsoN.

LOn0O0, Jan. 20. 6.-Tno westminster
Gazette today expresses the opinion
that last nights speech OF Andrew
Bonar Law. chancellor of the excheq-
uer, - the best answer yet made to the
address Of President Wilson to the
United States senate.
President Wilson, says the news
paper, has described his ideals in
terms which as nearly as possible cor.
respond with our aims, but speaking
as neutral he has suggested that
neither side ought to score victory
He, having to keep the balance poised
between the belligerents, may say that
to his own people without offense We,
in the middle of the conflict, are oblig-
cd to reply that there Is no possibility
Of realizing our aims or his unless we
succeed in defeating the enemy"
Arguing that the Germans, II thev
come out Of the conflict unbeaten will
after recuperati0n take up their old
methods, the Westminster Gazette con-
tinues:
IT is our business to see that this
does not happen, but meantime we
have nothing but good will for Presi-
dent Wilson or any other neutral who
attempts here and now to work out
methods whereby, when this war Is
over. peace may be firmly established.
Ideas Welcomed.
The negotiations between the bel.
Mgorents may be greatly facilitated
when the time comes II the neutrals,
under the lead Of the United states
have clear ideas Of the manner in
which the ideals proclaimed by Presi-
dent Wilson can be put into practice.
II they can show US the framework of
. new international structure, guaran-
teeing nations against aggression and
securing free, peaceful existence for
natioualities. 1t will be much easier to
adjust the details at the peace confer.
ence."
The Westminster Gazette expressed
the opinion that the presidents speech
should receive an oflcial reply from
the allies.
The Globe in its comment says:
Force Held Necessary.
The only league Of peace which can
be effected until mankind in general
has ceased to contemplate the pos.
sibility OF war 10 league which has an
Overwhelming force behind 1t. That is
the league which the allies are fighting
TO establish and to which the great ma
tion which DIR. Wilson rules will, we
trust. some day give its powerful sup.
port"
The Pail Mall Gazette invites Presi.
dent Wilson to visit Europe ana talk
with wounded prisoners on both sides,
the Inhabitants of invaded provinces,
and with survivors OF torpedoed mer.
chants
With tour OF enquiry" IL adds,
would lend an authority 70 his next
deliverance upon the war such as can
hardly attach itself to conclusions from
his remote eyrie."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-26
ORGANIZATION
PROVES BIGGER
THAN EXPECTED.
WapeHo Co. Farm Bureau
Begins With a Rush; Two
Committees Are Named
TOTAL OF 1S0 MEN
TAKE MEMBERSHIP

The new Organization formed wed
nesday afternoon at the Commercial
club for the purpose Of improving
farms tn Wapello county, wtu ba
known as the Wapello County Farm
bureau. 1t was decided at mestfue
Of the newly selected directors, wh3GA
was held immediately following th1
luncheon and the election Of o6loeFU
and directors.
In this meeting grest many Inn
portant phases Of the county agent
plan were brought out and discussed.
The qualifications for such IN agsnt
were talked over and many suxyso.
have attended agricultural collsgss,
and from practical farmers living nsar
Ottumwa, who are Interested IN tho
project.
Two committees were also namad,
the first being one for the purpose Of
drawing up rules Of organization and {
set Of bylaws l. A. Andrew was named
as the chairman Of this committee.
the other members being d. a. Jay,
Roy Palmer, l.. r. Cremer, ]. N. Weld
enfeller and w. B. Bonnihsld. Afssc-
ond committee. appointed to employ
county agent, was selected - fol-
lows: c. D. johnson. chairman:
George w. Dickens, Charles +. Are
ingdale, H. R. Hillary and w. A. C.
Brown.
1t is expected that the committee on
the organization and the bylaws will
have finished its work within the NEXT
three or four days. but 1t will, Of
course, take much longer to secure
the county agent. Several members
OF the board of directors will attend
the short course, which win be held
soon at the Iowa State college at
Ames, and viii have an opportunity Of
looking mp some available men for the
position
]. W. Coverdale. county agsnt lead
er Of lows State college. waa present
at the meeting Wednesday Afternoon.
and being thoroughly acquainted with
the county agent plan, and the man
ner of organizing such bureau. made
many valuable suggestions. His ideas
met with the approval Of the prac-
tical farmers on the board and at the
close Of the meeting he was rendered
vote Of thanks. The next meeting
Of the board will be held on Thursday.
February I, at 1880 p. m.
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DEUrscHLANp sAck7

Newport, r. l.. Jan. 26.-An uniden-
titled submarine. heavily laden, is ly-
ing of shore between Point Judith
and Beaver Tail. where she arrived q
little after o'clock this afternooa.
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co. G COMING HOME
rh4rd Regiment To Lsavs Camp On
The Mexican Border On Feb. I,
En- Route To Dee Molnes.

Brownsville. Tex, Jan. t25. Especially
The Third Iowa infantry Of whi0h
Co. G Of Ottumwa is a part viii en-
train for home on Feb. l. This inform
alton was given out here this morning
at regimental headquarters and grvst
enthusiasm greeted the news as II
spread through the camp.
The regiment expects to spend three
or four days getting to Des No1nes 1t
which point the companies will b mus
tered out Of the federal service and
sent back to their respective home
towns.
Prospects Of having to camp out IN
much colder weather than that 10
which the boys have grown accustomed
In the last half year, do not lessen one
bit the Joy the boys feel at being order
ed home.
San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 2N-The
schedules for homsward departure of
several national guard orTanixat1ons
were announced at department head.
quarters today. The first movement
Will be that of the Third Illinois In
fantry and brigade from Camp Wilson
Saturday.
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WOMAN
WHO KNOW OF LEAK
MRS. vIscoNTI WILL be KEPT
FROM MAKING PUBLIC ANY
THING SENSATIONAL

Washington. d. c.. Jan. 25.-Some
doubt seems to exist here as to wheth-
er Mrs. Ruth Thomason Visconti, the
woman Thomas w. Lawson testified
told him Secretary Tumulty and 9th.
ers profited in Wall street by leak
on President Wilson's peace note, ever
would be called to the witness stand
by the house rules committee investi-
eating the leak. Committeeman said
today they had not fully" decided
whether she would be examined.
II Mrs. Visconti is called, her testi
mony will be confined strictly to what.
ever information, If any, she possesses
regarding the leak" Rumors Of al
legged sensational affairs she is said
to be ready to reveal have reached
the committee and there is general
to squelch any attempt to
air them in public.
1t Is certain that Mrs. Visconti will
not be called until after the New York
hearings are ended, II at all.
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HOUSE - Met at 10 q. m.
Introduction of bills.
Adjourned to 10 a. m. Friday.
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BROKERS RELUCTANT.

New York, Jan. 25.-Members of the
of the resolution adopted by their
governing committee requesting them
to prepare records Of their transac-
tions for use at the congressional
Teak" investigation Brokers were
reluctant to express opinions as to
how far this information would COM
ply with the desires Of the investi-
gators. The rules committee Of the
house, which is conducting the en-
quiry to ascertain II advance reports
Of President Wilson's peace note were
utilized by spectators. suspended
their sessions yesterday to await this
evidence. Sherman L. Whipple, coun.
sci for the committee remained here
to expedite, II possible preparations
for the resumption of the enquiry next
week.
In Wall street II was admitted that
some brokers might refuse to comply
with the committees request, despite
its modification.
Stock exchange brokers are produc-
ing their records promptly, said Mr..
Whipple today. Mr.. Whipple said he
expected that 1t would now be pos.
sible to complete the enquiry in New
York next week.
Whipple took occasion to deny to-
day published reports that there had
been friction between himself and
Representative Chiperfleld at the ex.
ecutive session Of the committee yes.
teriay II IA
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Day in Legislature
SENATE - Met at 10 a. m.
vosuod,,nx;1~ - Kills

Introduction Of bills.
Passed bill by Senator Byington re-
lating to competency Of witnesses tes-
tifying to transactions with persons
now deceased
Passed resolution Of Senator Kimball
providing for appointment of commits
sion for erection OF memorial to Cen
eral Grenville M. Dodge
Adjourned to 10 m Friday.
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Licenses Tor BARRIERS and supervi-
sion of all barber shops by state
board Of examiners WAS provided for
In bin INTRODUCED In the senate today
by Senator Thompson of Des Moines
county.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-25
ALL HIS VIEWS ON
THE WAR CHANGED

London. oct. Z5.--ThaT 10 dAya' in
spection u the efforts of France and
England 10 mike war had altered all
his views towards the conflict, Waa tho
declaration tpday Of Representative
Clarence B. Miller pf Minnesota. mem
Der Of the foreign relations commit
tee Of the house
4 am now convinced b. said. that
the part America must play 20 bring
the war 70 . successful issue is vastly
more important than / had eyer i'm
sined Furthermore. I nov see TINS b
ii war Of peoples as Hell AZ Df armies
and this makes II all the more evident
that Americas wealth. resources and
man power must be given 20 L.
For the first time ia history the
, British people are lseeuiy alive To
America and her people. ] believe that
Great Britain and America have been
ora IN more closely together TO . bet
ter understanding IN the past year than
| In any time in history. By France. the
entrance Of America viii he remem
bered with the same appreciation and
in the same way as the divine inspira-
ti0n that moved Joan Of Arc TO rid
France Of her enemies and 10 bring her
new life
The part America is 20 play 10 thiH
struggle Is. as leading EngIishm@n tell
me. gigantic and believe az a result
her position among the nations of the
world will be made still greater
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-25
RUSSIA WILL EXPECT
FULL WAR STATEMENT
Paris Conference is Expected
to Make the Issue
Clear TO All.

Pe:rograd wednesday. Oct. -I-M-
skobeieT. delegate Of the W0rEm-r-s
and Soldiers councils - the inter-ai-
lied conference at Paris. declared Al a
meeting Of the congress of peasants
deputies today that the PARIS confer
ence must frankly state the conditions
on which the allies are willing 10 make
peace and that the war must b. an
ished in the shortest period possible.
The formula Of peace without annexa
tions and indemni,ies. he added. must
De expressed clearly.
Russia. N skObelen said. must set
tie all her internal qusrrels before the
conference. Otherwise the conference.
knowing the weakness of Russia.
might make conditions which would b.
unacceptable.
The Russian preliminary parliament,
according 20 the newspapers. shortly
will discuss the fate Of the ROmano-r
family. now imprisoned near TobOlsiz
Siberia. Particular attention will -
paid 10 the question Of the eventual
Punishment abroad Of the former en-
peror and his immediate relatives
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-25
494 SHOTS ARE
EXCHANGED IN
THE SEA FIGHT
Merchantmen With Engines
Wrecked Was Helpless
When Aid Came.
U-B0AT LEAVES VICTIM
WHEN WARSHiP COMES
Seven of Cargo Ships Crew
Injured in FOur-hour
Battle.

A French Seaport, Wednesday, Oct.
24-Eseaping from a German subma-
rine after a bitter fight lasting nearly
four house and with seven Of her
crew wounded, two OF them seriously,
an American steamer arrived here this
morning from an American port. The
timely Intervention OF an American
<orpedo boat alone saved the ship from
being sent TO the bottom.
A few hours after the vessel had
entered the danger zone lookout
sighted submarine on the port bow,
but before he had time 10 report its
presence the submarine fired shot
which missed the stern u the ship
but a few yards. The captain imme-
diately sent out a wireless call for aH-
sistance, az the position Of the sub
marine was such that escape Was
nearly impossible.