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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11

and neutrals in the aggregate, but not
including raider losses and ships dam
aged or beached but not sunk. The
weekly averages are given for pur-
poses of comparison:
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RETREAT IN MACEDONIA, TOO.

Berlin, Sept 10.-Advance forces
northwest Of Lake Maliki, on the
Macedonian front yesterday retreated
before superior French pressure, says
the Official statement issued today by
the German war Offices. The Teutons
retired in the direction of the heights
southwest Of Lake Ochrida.
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ITALIANS CONTINUE ADVANCE.

Rome. Sept. 1O.-General Cadorna
continues to press the Austrian forces
in the region of the Austro-Italian
front northeast Of Gorilla, according
to the official statement issued today
by the Italian war Offices.
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,,iAla SCORES NEW GAIN.
BERLIN ADMITS REVERSE.

Berlin, Sept 10-British troops yes
terday pressed back slightly the Ger
man reserves at Hargicourt and Viii
leret on narrow front. according to
the officials statement issued by the
German general staff. Early today
the statement adds, the Germans re-
captured the position to the east of
Eargicourt.
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source Of information, that we did not
believe possible such monstrous con
duct, which is so exceptional in these
times when diplomatic customs have
acquired a spirit of sincerity and
trankness.
Before such stupendous du.
plicity calm perplexity is pos.
sible and It is impossible to
believe that nation calling itself our
friend 1--WE refer principally to Swed.
en-; Germany's methods being already
doubtfuD, could observe such conduct
without any cause for grudge against
US at the present moment with its ter
ible events re-awakening the worst in.
stincts we thought forever dead.
INSULT TO OFFICIALS.
Although unable to foretell what
action the government will take, II is
certain that 1t will take energetic
measures to assure the dignity of the
nations highest officials, who are thus
1nsulted In an unprecedented manner
despite their best efforts to treat Ger
many with dignity during the delicate
situations arising through the tramp
ling under foot Of the Argentine flag"
La Nacion In its issue today de-
Clares that It is absolutely necessary
that both the German and Swedish
ministers leave the country at once.
SWEDISH MINISTER SILENT.
London, Sept. 10 = There have
been no fresh developments here in
Swedish affairs. The Swedish min
lister. Count Wrangel, who was but of
town, paid hurried visit to the lega-
ton here, but disavowed any knowl-
edge of the Argentine matter beyond
what he read in the newspapers
At the British foreign offices no
news had been received from Stock
holm which would throw fresh light on
the situation. and the next moye Is ex-
pected from the Swedish government.
It Is reported as probable that the dis
patch of cipher kilograms to Sweden
will be stopped with the exception OF
Count Wrangels messages.
All the London newspapers in their
editorials similarly denounce In meas
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Fierce Battle For Monte
San Gabrielle Continues
As Austrians Rush Fresh
Troops To Front; French
and British Gain.
GERMANS ARE BEATEN
BACK IN MACEDONIA
'fA.,oc,atea pres. Summarized

ASSOCIATED Press Summary
The great battle which General Ca.
dorna is waging for Monte San Ga.
brfele, Is continuing uninterruptedly.
The Austrians are being subjected to
unrelenting pressure, but by means of
heavy concentration Of fresh troops
they have been able to keep the Ital.
ians from achieving the notable sue
cess which completion Of the capture
Of the mountain would constitute.
CROWN PRINCE REPULsED.
General Petain's troops last night
clinched the success they won north.
east Of Verdun Saturday when they
pushed their lines ahead, materially in
the Fosse and Caurieres wood sector.
Paris, characterizes the repulse sus-
tanned by the crown prince here as an
important" one and dwells upon the
extremely serious extent of the casual
ties inflicted by the French fire.
FRENCH WIN IN MACEDONIA.
The Macedonian fighting is again
assuming importance, on the extreme
west of the front the French apparent
ly having massed considerable force.
Yesterday they reported occupying
several villages In the Malik lake re-
gion and the German war Office today
admits that Teutonic forces there
were obliged to retreat before superior
French pressure.
The German advance in the Riga re.
gion is definitely halted. according to
indications in the current reports.
The only events reported today by
Perrin are clashes between Russian
raiding parties and German reserves.
HALO SCORES NEW GAIN.
I London, Sept 10.-Eield Marshal
Haig in his ofncial report today, says
British troops last night consolidated
positions captured during the day
southeast Of Hargicourt, on the Som
me front in France. On several parts
Of the front, German raiding parties
were dispersed.
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The Detroit times., 1917-07-07
The Confessions of a Wife
Danger Turks Behind Filtration.

Il walked out OF the manager :
office: Margie.' said Paula, with
mixed feelings. l was glad 10 know
/ could get In stock II | wanted IL.
but was not quite sure ] wanted ~.
Instead OF going back To my room.
thought I would take a walk in the
park Usually a brisk walk would
clear the cobwebs out OF my mind
and take the cobblestones of my
heart.
AS entered the park passed a
surance and apparent good taste
was sure | must have met him some
where. 80 ! gave him a sort OF hair
nod Of my head ia return. As soon
AS ! had done this | knew by the
satisfied smile on his face that he
did not know me and thought / was
willing TO nirt with him
My first impulse was 20 leave the
park, take bus for ride and 20
home. Then that stubborness OF pur-
pose that has always been mine re-
bellcd. Why should leave this
beautiful park and all il means TO
me physically and mentally Just al
present TO such as that cad when !
did nothing reproachable1 Besides
IL is broad daylight and | am i'm fun
mentality. Nothing and no one can
hurt such as me IN the big city of
New York, ] argued 10 myself.
81 hurried along TO the mall and
sat down there for a few minutes and
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07

- came after this Job. only IL
after l saw IL 1 liked IT, repeated
10 the manager who thought / would
Jump at his offer.
Well, don't you like it,
Il don't dislike IL. but ! know very
well l could not work and buy my
clothes on SIS a week " | answered.
You see. Margie. many actresses
had told me how much stock
actress had TO pay for clothes out OF
her salary As soon as ! had spoken
about nv clothes. however. I knew
he had intended TO buy my stage
dresses for me. But I made up my
mind / would pretend l did not know
n.
" oh, II you put II that way. he
said. IN pay for half your ward
robe glad apparently 70 get out OF
paying Tor all Of them
No. that won't do at ALL I said.
must have $3.50 a week and I'll buy
the dresses
You are shark. young woman
No, I've only learned 10 get my
share OF what the box offce makes
out OF me-
So you think you are a box office
asset, do your
know it,
Well. cali around tomorrow and
III have the contract ready 10 sign,
and mind you. IL will read at least
one new gown week
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07
What the Government Has
Done to Make Yellowstone
Park More Delightful
Than Ever

The l.. s Government has done a
LOT for Yellowstone Park in plans per-
fected for the present year. In the
frst place automobiles have super
sedsd the tiresome old horse-coaches.
and will be universally used FOR
tranSportation hereafter. Then. also
by Government arrangement IN"
hotels camps and automobile trans
portation line Will each be under one
efncient management. which greatly
increases the opportunity for perfect
service.
Another accom- plishment has been
tho nnal completion and development
Of the wonderful cody Road thru a
section which all agree ia moro beau
tiful than any other part OF the PARK
so do not forget the Cody Road
in your plans for Yellowstone tour
this summer
Let me help you arrange, look ar
ter your transportation and sleeping
car reservations. and let me send you
an interesting illustrated folder de-
scribing the Park. with map and a
lot OF valuable Information. No
charge. Stop At the office or write.
J. Francis. Gen. Pass. Agt.. c.. y.
& .. r r.. 547 Jackson Blvd, Chi
CaEo.--Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07
DETROIT TIM z S

ably bigger. But they in their turn
are not altogether without Tear. 80
one knows better than they that
Hooty the Owl wouldn't hesitate a
second TO catch one 81 them N ne
had the chance when M was espe-
cially hungry. There are others on
whom he would much rather dine
but Hooty isn't over particular when
he is hungry. As for young Minks.
well. Hooty wouldn't have 10 he so
terribly hungry 90 be tempted hy one
should the chance ner 20 catch one.
So Mrs. Billy warned the Ave lt-
tie Minks that the greatest danger
they must watch out for would be
In the air And she warned them 20
watch out for shadows az night.
You see. she explained. that big
robber ~ a Hooty flies without a
sound. The wings 81 the Hawk fam
ily rustic. and n YOU are reasonably
quick. as every Mink should be. YOU
can dodge out Of danger at the sound
OF the wings OF any Hawk foolish
enough 10 try 20 catch you. But
Hootya wings are as silent as the
Black shadows themselves Ny ears
arc very sharp. as YOU know. but |
have had Hooty pass just above
place where WAS hiding and haven't
heard sound. You needn't be afraid
or him In the daytime, but at night
YOU must keep your eyes wide open
every second II YOU want 20 live 20
grow up The instant you see
shadows that move In the night moe
Don't stop 20 make sure what that
shadow Is Hide hrst and make sure
afterWard.
The Eve little Minks said. Yes.
marin" Rut IN their foolish little
hearts they were sure that they were
too smart 20 he caught by Hooty or
anybody else. and that Mother was
Just a little overanxious as mothers
are apt 10 be.
Next Story. "The Boidest Little
Mink"
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07
One Woman's Story
az CAROLYN eEEcHER.

sigh. Then ] smiled 20 myself IN
tho dark AT the fooNshness Of such
an idea. What sorrow did he have
\ successful man ia his profession ~
my thought halted. Perhaps ne was
thinking ~ Phyllis .awson. The sigh
may have been because ~ his IN
ability 90 be all 20 her that he de-
sired to be And my lip curled IN
tho darkness. white tears filled my
eyes as / thot OF how soon he would
be free to do as he liked.
How We women love 10 torture our
selves. Why IA -. I wonder?
The next morning Bruce appeared
rather listless. and Robert spoke anx-
iously 20 me about him
II think YOU better take Bruce
away for while. ne said as ne rose
from the breakfast table. How
would YOU like 10 take a trip with
your mother SOM
That would be bully, dad" he an
swered but with very little anima-
ton. that is. n you'll 40. too"
II can't 20 Just now, but II mother
viii take YOU III manage 20 come
for YOU Robert replied In a strange
~ mild and wistful manner. Think
IL over. Margaret. Ask Dr Morton
we will decide the details tonight
I'll he at home early
But Robert. I have something 20
talk over with YOU now VIII You
come into the library few mo-
ments1"
impossible. Margaret whatever
IL Ia Will have 70 keep until tonight"
he replied trine tmpatiently. as he
looked al his watch
So for one more day I must keep
my secret For one moro day things
would go on az usual
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07
LIVES OF DRAFT
BOARD MEN
THREATENED

SAN FRANCISCO, July 6.-Death
threats are being sent 10 members
OF draft exemption boards In San
Francisco.
John ] buddy. member OF one
district board. today advised Reg
istrar Seemsnsky that he sent his
resignation 10 Mayor Rolph because
one man had told him that his
CDuddys) life would be taken ~
he failed 10 vote for exemption or
the man who made the threat.
Mayor Rolph announced that he
had no authority 10 accept resigna-
tons. as the matter OF selection
was out of his hands other board
members declare they have also re-
ceived threats but they refuse TO
take them seriously.
4 furry OF excitement was caused
here today by circulation OF false
reports that draft numbers had been
drawn in Washington.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07
| LITTLE STORIES FOR BEDTIME
BIZ THORNTON W
Something About Shadows.
1 fright. y
b. THORNTON w. BUl


shadows there are in tho day
when Mr.. sun shines brightly,
But those that people often fear
Are shadows that come nightly.
bid you ever stop 70 think that
there arc shadows when Jolly. round.
bright MI sun is shining mis- very
brightest and that these shadows al
most atwavs arc friendly IL a. al
WAYS cooler ana more comfortable m
these shadows. aud without them the
world Just simply couldn't get along
What we call shade on hot sunny
day - nothing more than a lot OF
shadows togcthcr
hut al night there are other
shadows the Black shadows They
come creeping ont from the purple
HIS az soon as NJ sun goes 20 bed
and they stay until he gets mp the
next morning Those shadows also
are very welcome after a hot day, for
they mean GOODNESS and comfort. But
also the Black shadows OF the night
sometimes are fearsome things be-
cause OF tho things that are done
in them That rs why most Of the
little people OF tho Green Meadow
and the Green Forest hide as soon as
ioUv Mr. sun goes 90 bed. And Tint
A. why certain other little people who
can see among the Black Shadows do
an their hunting then. You SOC. IL ls
easier for them 20 surprise and catch
those whom they hunt because the
latter cannot soc.
RuiyN Mink and Mrs Billy have
very convenient eyes. They can see
perfectly by DAY, and thcy also see
~ NIGHT So they sleep whenever
they feel like IT, and go hunting
whenever they feel like g. and III
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07

shadows there are in tho day.
when Mr.. sun shines brightly
But those that people often fear
Are shadows that come nightly
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07

then. as my nirtatious quite
seemed 20 be out OF sight rseu1D4
my walk
Il branched on into . more vn9UU
quented part OF the park that tooI
very inviting and sat down o.
bench 10 hnd TO my horror thea
man was close on my tracka
deliberately came over 20 the 49,
where l sat ana seated himself oeo)1
me.
1T was nice OF you 20 lind a.
secluded place for our chat he 90
i did not ind g. I answered. -
dignantly I came here 10 be alou0
I don't know you and I wish -
would 20 away His face immedtaeo9
~ changed.
"Tf you don't know me, youum
woman" he said. why ala you spec
10 me near the entrance 10 the par
and ask me 10 follow your
II hogan to be frightened and
said. III you annoy me any furthoF
I'll call the police Then I got up e
go.
"'Hoid on. young woman, n you can
the police you Will spend the night
at the station.
"Margie. you can't conceive the
feeling I had as the horror Of the
situation came over me. The man
took me by the arm. I thought I va
going 90 faint"
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07

Activities In connection with the
national convention and reunion OF
the Benevolent and Protective Order
OF Elks will begin in Boston today,
with the arrival OF the national OFF.
GERS OF the order and the establish.
ment OF convention headquarters.
Hotel reservations indicate that the
convention will be attended by thou
sands or members OF the order from
all parts OF the United States and
Canada. The program OF business
and festivities will be much tho
same as In previous years. except
that a great patriotic demonstration
on Boston common will be held in
place OF the street parade. which
heretofore has provided the big spec
tacular feature OF the Elks' reun-
ions.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07

Miss Lolita Armour. only child az
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ogden Armour. ~
Chicago. has been elected n trustee
OF Armour institute. founded by her
grandfather IN 1893. with the OK.
ception OF her mother. who has been
trustee OF the school since its
foundation, Miss Armour not yet 20
years old. r. said 10 be the only
woman in the United States who
holds a college trusteeship.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07

The present.day activities Of
American women in organizing war
relief have served 10 recall the fact
that the first women's organizations
in this country. other than those Of
n purely religious nature. were the
Sanitary commission. the Woman's
Loyal league, and similar bodies
which originated during the war b.
tween the states.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-07

mikes no real difference 20 them
whether Mr sun is up or In bed be-
hind the purple Hills. OF course.
their Eve children were just like
them in this respect and they were
out at night as often as IN the day
time.
Now Rilv sud Mrs. Mink are
feared by everybody smaller than
themselves and by many consider
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-12
HARD FIGHTING
IN CHAMPAGNE
Paris and Berlin Both Claim
Victory After Severe
Engagement.
PERSIA CLEAR OF TURKS
Two Frontier Towns Captured From
Ottomans-Entire Turk Forces In
Asia Seriously Menaced-Ger-
mans Suffer Heavy Losses.

London.-English and Russian troops
in Mesopotamia have effected a juno
tion and Persia has been cleared Of
all Turkish forces, Gen. F.. B. Maurice.
in charge OF military operations, an
nounced.
The British and Russians came in
contact at Khanikan.
Russian cavalry has occupied the
Mesopotamian frontier towns OF
Khanikan and Kasrichirin, says an Off
cial statement issued by the Russian
War Department.
Gen. Maurice expressed the belief
that st. Quentin was not a part Of
the "Hindenburg line"
Its capture" he said, won't mean
the German defense line is broken.
Cambrai is behind the line. A final
stand Of the Germans may be expect
ed soon"
French accommodating parties have
advanced north of Gaucby and Moy,
in the region south of ST. Quentin,
as far as the new German lines, which
they report as strongly occupied
The capture of the villages of Rons-
soy and Basse-Boulogne, in the sector
northeast of France, is announced by
the British War Office.
I'VE inflicted sanguinary defeat on
French forces near Rheims, capturing
500 prisoners" declared the German
official statement
Petrograd announces that two Rus.
sian regiments were nearly wiped out
in battle along the Stokhod.
Khanikan, captured the Russians. is
on the border between Persia and Me.
sopotamia, little over 100 miles
northeast Of Bagdad.
BY the junction between the British
and the Russians the campaign for
the conquest of Mesopotamia, with its
probable important bearing upon the
final fate of the Turkish armies in
Asia and of the Ottoman empire itself,
approaches climax
Converging columns OF British and
Russian troops have been fighting
their way northward and westward
respectively. for more than a month,
The two forces are in a position
to carry on a combined campaign
against the Turks. whose line Of re.
treat is up the Tigris toward Mosul
Another Russian force is striking to.
ward the Turks communications from
the border at Baneh. 100 miles north
slightly south of the latitude Of Mosul
The British will be able to furnish
supplies to the Russians engaged in
this campaign. The Russian communi
cation line is a long one, overland
from the Caucasus. while the British
have a water base on the Persian
gulf, with river transport possible for
many hundreds of miles up the Tigris
river.
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RECRUITING NEW ARMY
Force to BE Composed Of Regulars
and Guardsmen.


Washington.-The following steps
were taken to put the United States
in readiness for war.
1. The War Department completed
plans for raising an army of 100000
within the next few months. The plans
call for mobilization of 100000 men
under compulsory universal training
and for filling the National Guard to
its full war strength of 100000 and
the regular army to 100000 under
the provisions OF the National Defense
Act
2. Secretary Baker ordered the
graduation of the first class OF West
Point cadets, numbering 125, on April
20 to meet in part the shortage ,of
officers in the army.
8. The Council OF National Defense
laid plans for the formation OF a Com
mercial Economy Board to mobilize
the commercial interests of the coun-
try for effective and economical distri-
button of commodities among the civil
population.
4. The Navy Department practical
ly completed plans Tor spending the
$133. 100000 now available.
5. Leaders Of Congress in informal
conferences agreed that most of the
cost of the war should be borne by
the present generation under some
system of immediate taxation.
6. Senator Chamberlain OF Oregon
introduced his amended Universal
Military Training Bill. It calls for
the compulsory training of about 800
600 men OF twenty years OF age each
year and, In the Presidents discretion
many thousands more up to twenty.
three years OF age.
The bill drafted by the General
STAFF OF the army includes plan for
training as many increments OF 500.-
600 men each as may be required by
the war. The number may run as
high as 100000.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-12
Drastic Action by government.

instructions from the War Depart
ment, under which all military organi-
cations will operate. include the fol-
lowing:
All acts OF violence apparently in
spired by disloyalty or sedition are to
be sternly repressed and dealt with,
at once, upon the occurrence OF any
such incident, a prompt and vigorous
assertion of the federal power should
be made. Ordinarily offenses against
the law must not be mistaken for acts
committed with seditious or disloyal
intent. The former class of offenses
should be left to the civil authorities.
I'm executing the foregoing instruc-
tions every precaution will be taken
especially at night, to prevent ma
licious injury to works under charge
or guards. Any person attempting
to damage any works, building, sup
plies, equipment or property OF any
kind. under charge of guards will be
fired upon.
Where repeating shotguns are
available, sentinels will be armed
with them and will be provided with
buckshot. Sentinels armed with rifles
will be supplied with guard cartridges
when practicable, in addition to ball
cartridges"
These instructions were made by
Colonel George T. Bartlett, general
staff, chief of staff.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-12
PITH OF THE
WAR NEWS

Brazil was believed TO be on the eve
Of breaking of diplomatic relations
with Prussia on account Of the sink
ing Of the Parana.
French troops have regained most Of
the trenches lost 70 the Prussians
northwest Of Rheims.
M. Lloyd George and Mr.. n. H. As
quith, In statements for the press,
conveyed the appreciation OF the
British Empire for Americas deei
sion 20 take part In the war.
Agitation for reform Of the Prussisn
government has been strengthened
by tho entry Of the United states
into the war
The Mlssourian, an unarmsd American
steamship, was reported torpedoed
and sunk without warning In the
Mediterranean, sll the crew beina
saved. Two Belgian relief ships also
we're reported sunk, without loss Of
life, and British horse ship, the
Canadian, all on board escaping ex.
cept hor master.
There was great demonstration In
the French House when the Premier
made an address praising the United
states, the American Ambassador
bowling his acknowledgment from
the diplomatic gallery, which was
followed by similar scenes IN Senate.