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New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
KERENSKY GOES TO FRONT

KorniloR Preparing Statement While Under Guard-Twenty Killed Dur
 ing Disturbance at Viborg, Finland.
 Petrograd, Sept. 18.-Premier Ker- ensky, accompanied by Gen. Verkhov-
 sky, minister of war, and Admiral
 Verdervski, minister of marine, left here last night for the Russian gen. eral army headquarters in the field. k Twenty-three generals and other officers, arrested on Friday with Gen. Korniloff. leader of the revolution against the provisional government, are being closely guarded. General pKorniloff is imprisoned in hotel at Mohilev where. he is writing state Ament which is expected to be finished ytoday.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18

Free by Germany.
 London, Sept. 1S.-Germany, at the request of King Alphonso of Spain is about to restore to liberty Adolphe Max, the burgomaster of Brussels, according to reports received by the Amsterdam correspondent of the Elk change Telegraph company from Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18

WANTED--Dressma to do. or by day. Miss F. Bomba. 91 Chap
 man St. 9-1S-3dy
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18

WANTED-Second hand bicycle. Give lowest cash price. Tel 2O79
 4-1S-1d
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18

New York Stock Exchange quota tion furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Elk change.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
KEOSAUQUA SENDS
SOLDIERS TO CAMP

Keosauqua. Sept. IA banquet
was given at the Manning last eve
ming by the business men and citizens
OF Keosauqua, in honor OF the Van
Buren, county boys who lett on the
morning train today for the military
camp at Dies Moanes. Theaboys gath
cred at the court house and were
escorted In body to the Manning.
After the supper sevessa addresses
were made and music was rendered by
the band. This morning the business
houses and schools were closed and
almost the whole town accompanied
the boys to the train. Flags were fly
ing from nearly every building and
the streets were decorated with flags
and bunting. The Cantril band also
was present and added very material
ly to the music. a. we'll DID the mar
tial band. A great crowd gathered
from all over the county. the largest
ever present at the depot. 1t was
thought.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
FIND THE GERMAN.

!. The fact that labor troubles are At
fectine particularly the lines OF indus
IN most vital to Americas progress IN
the war Is strong indication that the
strikes such as that at San FRANCISCO
and those at New York and New Or
leans are less the work OF sincere and
patriotic labor leaders than OF traitor
Gus agents Of Germany.
This should be borne in mind IN the
settlement of these troubles. Not only
should Mr.. Hurley be given the pres-
dents authority to make peace with
the striking ehipyard workers. II neces-
sary, on their own terms. but secret
service agents Of ability and discretion
should be set on the job with instruc-
tions to search out the enemy interests
or to present good and sufficient proof
to the proper powers that such an In
fluence does not exist.
Yielding to the demands Of the strik-
ers is an invitation to other trades to
strike. Not only is ii left-handed
manner OF treating with persons who
without question are giving aid and
comfort to the enemy. but It is Great
ing 4 condition which threatens to be-
come intolerable to the loyal wage
earners who are doing their best TO
prove their patriotism BY remaining at
~nrk
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25

been called by the extremists can only
aggrayate Russia's perilous condition,
II advices from various sources are ac-
curate. The ruling majority will be
strongly radical, for the very simple
reason that others have not been as
signed representation.
The great menace, to Russia and to
the world lies in the German Influence
which is urging the extremists on.
How strong It is cannot be known. per-
haps, until the MOSCOW meeting Is
held Undoubtedly 1t was that inffu.
once, however, rather than a reluc-
lance to try extreme idealism, which
impeIled the leaders Of the Petrograd
soldiers and workmen's council to re-
sign.
II the extremists do unseat Keren-
sky, only, a military dictatorship can
stand between Russia and her allies
and the conclusion OF separate peace
between the extremists and Germany
This. at least, is the view Of many well
informed observers. Meanwhile, every
effort is being put forth by the United
States and the entente governments to
strengthen KerenskyS hands, but it Is
evident that these activities can mean
but little In the end. Russia must work
out her own salvation or her own ruin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
ELDON

Mr.. and Mrs. James Kelly are the
parents Of a son, born Friday. Septem-
Der 81.
Frank Shane and Mr.. and Mrs Abel.
bert Christy Of Ottumwa attended the
funeral OF Harve Enyar.
Eugene Rogerson arrived recently
from Fl. Riley. Kansas. to visit his
mother. Mrs. Mary Rogerson. He had
e five-day leave of absence He states
that he likes camp life and army
training.
In the class of surgical supply for
Red Gross. out of seventeen who start
ed. twelve will finish their course and
take examination October 10. Those
finishing the course are: Mesdames
George Holland, Curt Henderson. J.
Ed Easton. S. L. Murray, Joe Hunnell.
John E.nyart. A. F. Kittfe
Mrs. Harry Brandall and daughter,
Mary, of Fairfield. are visiting at the
home Of Mrs. Lorain Meyers.
Funeral services for H. w. Enyart
were held at the home Friday after.
noon. conducted by Rev A. w. Nc.
Blain He was buried in the Agency
r@uakegZA
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
WANT LAND LISTED
AS FOREST TRACES

Mount Pleasant, Sept. IA novel
suit was filed in the Henry county
district court when Belle H. MIX, ct
al filed suit against Henry county.
George T. Hill auditor. John A. Clark.
treasurer and Frank l.. Bonar. asses
sor Of Baltimore township. The p3aint-
IFS own 16O acres Of land In Jackson
township. They claim there are over
200 trees on the land and that it
should be Designated as forest land.
They allege that they notified Mr..
Bonar to have the land designated as
a forest reservation as provided by
the code supplement Of 1918. andthat
he neglected to DO this but that the
land has been placed on the treaeur-
ers books az farm land. They ask
that an Injunction be issued restrain
ing J. A. Clark, the treasurer, from
collecting the taxes assessed against
the land. They also ask for a writ
or order compelling Assessor Frank
IL. Bonar to make special report to
the county auditor showing the land
to be forest. and compelling the
county auditor to record the land az
a forest
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
DEMANDS CHANGES
IN DIVORCE DECREE

Marshalftown. Sept. 22.--Caayton A.
Durham Of Chicago. president of the
C. A. Durham company. manufactur-
era of steam traps. this city Was made
defendant In the district court here To
q somewhat sensational case brought
by his former wife. MN. Minnie r.
Durham. who seeks to have modified
the decree Of divorce granted hef
March 5, 1915.
Mrs. Durham brings the second
Mrs. Dunham into the case. charging
her with having been IN influence IN
bringing shout the strained relations
between her and MI. DRnham. The
second Mrs. Durham was Mrs. Betty
Robinson Colby Of Pasadena, Calf.
before her marriage with Duuham m
Pasadena. April "a, 1915.
The former MIRA Durham seeks 10
have her divorce decree modified to
the extent that the right Of her dsugh.
ter. Winifred. II years old, and son.
Aubra, Is years old. to visit their
father be cancelled; that Durham be
compelled to pay from SIS to S100. a
month for the support OF each child !;
to make provision TOR their support in
high school and for their college
education; and asks that she be given
exclusive oontro! OF the children.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
pAclFlsf OR LoYALlsr?

Iowa has no time to argue with paci.
Asts. as was shown last night when
Adiutant General Logan. backed by
some 1900 loyal citizens including
federal ofacers and the Des Moines
county sherfH with big corps Of depu-
ties. stopped at its inception the meet.
ing which had been planned by J. +.
gchuirmanm, whose name and social.
isttc leanings are sufficient indica.
tons OF the interest which impeIs
him.
tits to the credit OF the state and
Burlington that there was no disorder
accompanying the suppression OF the
Schuirmann demonstration. Governor
Harding issued an order prohibiting
the meeting and sent Adjutant Gen
eral Logan to enforce it. The pacifists
capitulated and the incident was
closed.
But Schuirmann and others OF his
sort are going about in Burlington to-
day. no doubt. Just as they are In Or.
tnmwa and other cities, preaching
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25

l : i = :. Il i ~ =
their propaganda Of disloyalty to al
who will listen. The slightest scratch
Will disclose socialist agitator as an
anti-war agitator; a pacifist, foe OF
the administration. Of the government
the war, the Red Cross, army conscrip'
ton and every measure the nation Is
taking to make victory over German
militarism certain and quick.
Gradually and with good effect the
federal marshals and their Deputies
are minimizing the activities of those
opponents Of America. and it is the
part Of good citizenship to assist them,
not in lawless way but by instilline
In the mind Of the pacifst the facts
which he overlooks in his arguments-
facts which, once recognized, leave
him the alternative Of dropping bis
role Of critic or admitting his lack Of
loyalty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25

people that they do not fear America,
are beset with fear that the actual
opening Of hostilittes by American sol
diers will mark the real turning point
in the war The United States never
has been defeated In war Our SOL
diers are counted the most Intelligent
and the most courageous in the world.
Our army's equipment Is second to
none. It's spirit IL indomitable. It's
cauee is just. Its only weakness Is us
lack Of numbers. and every possible
measure is being taken to remedy this
shortcoming.
Meanwhile Germany is anxious. wait
ing for the blow to fail. The extent OF
her anxiety is indicated by the katsers
offer of rewards and honors for the
capture Of the first American soldier.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
DRAFTED NAN SAYS
HE ESCAPES Law

Iowa City. Sept. 32~-Cfvie ssate.and
federal authorities are interested In
the case of Jerry Augustine, under ar.
rest for self-confessed assault with irr
tent to do great bodily injury To Ben
jamin R Moore, recently resigned
from the deputy chief Of police post.
Augustine is drafted and is scheduled
to leave at once for Camp Dodge. Who.
If anyone, will prosecute him? That
is the question vexing local oficers.
Augustine admits the severe attack on
Moore, bat he contends that. since the
government is calling him to war. To-
cal officers have no control over him.
The defendant AYERS that Moore used
opprotrious epithets and declared that
Augustine and all Of his kind ought, q
be forced into the national army.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
Pone1U,ek1nuy aaxz<in.
Thu &hathdliAfea
FIRE WRECKS. LIGHT
PLANT AT,'KESWHTc;

Keswiek. Sept, R-A dfnstrua1
dre wreckedslhe Tight piaksAees. ms
;base ostsfns1ed neK xhs.engfne sRlilDu
sis faIn-cylfudsr motUr Of the, auko
type. and no ons tmos. tose 1hax
ceased It Su1ne evD or fhrBe dusea
patent exsfneuieAess sud basreas OF
water were used By those vfo weseuu
deck 20 lsnd = ,han6-women tatthihax
ly doing their part with the men b.
earring water. The sms1 dynamo.;
which has been.usedtb date to 1nrnhni
the current WAS the worst damaged oe'
the machinery, bat can BE- repaired.
Fhs stock Of A2asIrea. etc. were bsdiy
damaged BY both fire snd-water.
Mr.. Npllnes carried no insurance
and Whist damage was done win be .
total 4OHA to him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
WELCOME SILENCE.

The dispatch announcing that Ger
man submarine had been sunk by an
armed American merchantmen comes
from Christiania this time, and 1t is to
be hoped this piece of encouraging
news will be allowed to stand, along
with the announcement that British
torpedo boat destroyer sank another
U-boat.
Had the news come from Washing
ton. with the o. X. of Secretary Dan
iels or the ingenious Mr.. Creel, 1t
would have been only natural to ex-
pecs q denial or correction within a
few lnoars. Thus far, the oracles Of de-
partment 0 doubt have not spoken
and perhaps we may check these two
submarines off as destroyed. Nor Will
we caro-. il they are gone. whether
American or British gunners fired the
shells that did the business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
WORRYING THE KAISER.

General Haig's triumph in the battle
Of Menin road is proclaimed greater
than the victory at Messines, when he
exploded under the German army the
most gigantic mine ever prepared and
followed this surprise by a rushing at.
tack that swept big area clean Of
Prussian electives This Is his Sec
ond great gain this year in the north.
ern portion Of the Franco-Be Belgian line.
The British forces are driving the
Germans from Lens by slow and sure
squeezing tactics The French have
forced the crown prince and his
legions to withdraw from the Verdun
positions which were won year ago
at such great cost.
General Cadorna has accomplished
what war experts believed to be impos-
sible by climbing the fortified nouns
tains at the edge Of Austria in the face
Of the most desperate resistance offer
ed by splendid army equipped with
some OF the worlds most potent artil-
lery.
Teutonic allies are being crushed to-
ward ultimate defeat by the steady
opposition which will soon be strength
ened by the addition OF Pershing's
armies.
On the east the outlook is less en-
couraging. Russia's military disinte.
grafton seems to be almost complete
despite the local gains which are being
recorded in the unimportant territory
around Riga. The Germans hoad that
city and the ease with which they
drove the Russians out indicates that
continued advance by the kaiser's
armies is a question only Of mon and
munitions.
Farther south. where the Rumanians
and few loyal Russians still impede
the progress OF the Austro German
forces toward the wheat fields and
port of Odessa, the opposition to the
Teutons Is more determined and sue.
cessful than in the north but there.
too it Is evident that an increased ex.
penditure OF fighting strength by the
Germans would result in disaster for
the defenders.
Continued activity on the western
and Italian fronts and the menace Of
the American onslaught will compel
Germany and her allies to neglect the
eastern theatres while the Teutonic
man-power is dwindling. A separate
peace with Russia is far more to be
feared Just now than actual invasion
OF any big area In that direction, for
evidence is apparent on every hand
that not only Germany. but Austria
Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria are ex.
per!encing a shortage Of men. lnva-
sion OF new territory would compel the
removal Of move men from the active
fronts
These considerations serve to en-
phasixe the need Tor early and extern
sive American participation In the
war. The German war lords. although
they .hpagt heiocss t1ae -delpdAd 0HMau
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
THE PLAYHOUSE.

AS Billy Woodchuck grew bigger he
was often to be seen digging holes in
the pasture. You might think he was
looking for something. But he was
mot. He was merely playing at max
ing houses
Fret he would dig slanting hoEe
Fsnto the ground. And then from the
bottom be would run a level tunnel.
When his tunnel was as long as he
wauted 1t, he would work his way up
ward for short distance. And there
Ths would make a chamber, much like
the one at home.
OF course, Billy's play houses were
not 80 big as his mothers home. The
front stairs were shorter, and the hall
was not 90 long. and the chamber was
smaller But he thought they were
wonderful. And he made UP his mind
that the next time Johnnie Green or
dog Spot chased him he would run
down into one of those playhouses
and hide. Billy hoped that he would
be chased Soon
He did not have to wait long. One
evening when old Spot had started
the last COW homeward he fingered in
the pasture q while. II there was one
thing he liked, it was chasing wood.
ohucks
When Billy Woodchnck caught
sight OF Spot, smiling along the
ground, he climbed UP on a hum
mock, 80 that Spot could see him. and
gave loud whistle.
II didn't take old Spot long TO see
Billy. And rs soon as he spled him
he made dash for him
That was exactly what Bf11y Wood.
chuck wanted. He waited a. long as
he dared. And then be made of ffke
a gray streak toward bis nesaest
house.
Ola Spot saw his bushy tail dssap.
pear through the front door. And
Spot looked down into the darkness
and called Billy few names.
He paved and scratched at the door
too. But he was not suoh digger a.
Billy Woodchuek. And aftsk While
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
Mr.. kIr1o SPEAKS.

John w. Kitto is one of Ottumwn' s
pioneer trades unionists. For years
he has been recognized as leader in
labor's councils and his opinions have
been sought and valued by workers
and employers alike. Both have con
fidence in his Judgment.
In view Of these facts, his letter to
The Courier, presented on this page,
is of special interest to workers and
to citizens In general. 1t Is commend
ton.
Mr.. Kitto's views are in entire &C.
cord with those OF other patriotic
wage earners in Ottumwa and else.
where. who deplore the widespread
tendency among some workers to TO-
ment strife between employers and
employees at time when the nation Is
bound to suffer.
Our young men are on their way to
France. Some are encamped on the
coast waiting for the word to sail for
Europe; some are in Europe already:
some are training at Camp Dodge and
today the second contingent OF Wa.
pello county's drafted soldiers has
gone to Des Moines. A similar condi.
ton prevails in every community all
over America today. And these young
men, as Mr. Kitto says in his letter,
are fighting to maintain the freedom
and liberty which is enjoyed by those
who stay at home.
Every strike. every day Of useless
idleness on the part Of . worker in any
productive industry, makes the task OF
our soldiers the more difficult, in.
creases the dangers they are facing
and threatens to lengthen the inevi-
table casualty list. Every such act OF
obstruction is blow to democracy
and to the government under which
we live.
This fact cannot be made too plain.
Mr.. Kitto's illustration Of the city on
FIRE is an apt one.
His word to the l. w. W. agitator.
the religious objector.' the socialist
and pacihst who oppose war measures
at this time is timely indeed. Don't
rock the boat, he says, and he means
as well, Don't talk disloyalty to the
government which grants you the lib
erty OF free speech and the oppor'
tunity to win yo,fr way, II you have
the merit, to places in which you will
command the highest respect Of your
fellow citfzens:"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
Children 3 Evening Story
16.
he grew tired of staying there al
pyright, 1916. by A. s. Bailey.

he grew tired of staying there and
went away.
That night. after BILLY Woodchuck
went home he boosted about his new.
lest playhouse.
IT'S exactly as good as this one.
he Dragged. To-day old Spot chased
me and l ran into my house and he.
never touched me. After this I'm al
ways going to hide there"
BiIly's brothers and sisters thougft
he was very clever. But his mother
said:
81 want to see that playhouse. To-
morrow you may show it to me-
That pleased Billy. It made him feel
prouder than ever. And the next
morning he was up bright and early.
Sometimes he was very show about
dressing. because he stopped To play.
And that made him late to breakfast.
But this morning he was even shead
of time.
AS soon as Mrs. Woodchuok had
finished her meal of Aaintain leaves.
Billy reminded her that she had
promised to look at hts play house
She followed him through the fYpnt
door that he had made walked to the
end of the tunnel, and into the tiny
chamber.
Once inside that room Mrs. Wood
chuck took one quick took aiE axnsluA
And then she turned aud rem out -
fast as her short legs would csvfy
her. calling all the time 10 B1lIy "a
hurry. When she seacmed the open
air Mrs. Woodchasck had. 10 sit Down
and fan herself. she wAs 20 ;eDr9ts6.
why did ypu, come ont 70 souura
ana 80 fastg Billy asked her.
That's nothing hat tSep' ~.
mother said. ~1soo shsseu.& briIk-sn1
back door AND II we4sel Or q
mink or sna4e should {colne.inAee1Ht
yo0. there you'd be, ws1h no'ws1 O.
escape-I haven't he'd such .af4s
for ysazs"
Billy Wootchuck looked fope16
He bad never once Thought 0fsa hnlk;
door. Bat afteC that he never sAoui
to budid one. He .saw That ~ 49,!
door was something that. exerys1n
ought TO have.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-25
AN ECHO.

A new generation of voters has at
tanned majority since Fred p. White
was in politics in the Sixth district. but
those before whom he was accustomed
to appear in quest OF votes remember
yet his ability to shake the rafters''
with the fervor and enthusiasm Of his
oratory.
Those old-fashioned fire brand
speeches have almost gone out Of style
along with the torch.light procession
and the fife and drum corps outside
the town hall on rally" nights. But
neither politics nor politicians have i'm.
proved as a result. 1t is good to hear
the old style. flag-waving speech. and
no better subject could be chosen than
that which Mr.. White was assigned
yesterday for his address at the Com.
mercial club.
Born in Germany, this veteran OF
numerous military and polit.
ical-has none of the illusions about
his fatherland which are cherished by
many other natives of the empire who
came to America to seek the freedom
of thought and the opportunities for
progress which were denied them in
their home land. His hatred for Prus-
sian militarism is an active hatred,
Just as his knowledge of German con-
ditions is accurate. Despite his ad-
.vanced age he retains the fiery spirit
which made him leader score or
more of years ago. His speech Is an
inspiration to true patriotism and a de-
served rebuke to slackers, pacifists
and disloyalty In whatever form 1t may
be found.