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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
STILL SEEKING
MISSING BOY

George Toombs, in charge of the
puzzle switches at the Burlington
depot yards, saw lad yesterday
morning whom he. thinks was Dwight
Rudd, the lad who disappeared Christ
mas morning after doing chores at a
neighbours farm about 10 a. M, in the
vicinity of Ormanville.
ON WAY TO FAIRFIELD.
The boy answers the general de-
scription Of young Rudd. who wore
a mackinaw and his rubber overshoes
were covered with mud. He carried
small grip or travelling bag and was
running toward the station past Mr..
Toombs' switch shanty when No. 10
was pulling out yesterday morning
The train was late and the lad passed
the switches shortly before o'clock
Mr.. Toombs called to him and told
him he could not board the train. He
told the switch tender that he was on
his way to Fairfield and was told to
wait for No. 17S that leaves here at
11:35. He stopped short while in
the switch shanty and then went to-
ward the station.
TRAIL LEADS TO STATION.
The hunt for the boy, who is II
years old. 5 feet and 6 inches tall
and weighing about 100 pounds, was
taken up yesterday morning by the
father, Henry Rudd, and brother Wal
ter Rudd, who were assisted by W. Fl.
Rodibaugh OF Agency with his blood
hounds. After making search in the
vicinity of the home and farm where
he was last seen. they came to OF
tumwa and the dogs picked up scent
near the Market street bridge and
went toward the union station.
Dwight when leaving wore blue
serge suit and overalls over his cloth
ing, a brown checked mackinaw, but.
ton shoes and Ball brand overshoes.
He is Of medium complexion, his hair
is auburn and eyes are dark gray.
Any one seeing the boy is asked to
notify the father, Henry Rudd, brakes.
vile, r. r. No. l.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
VENEZUELA DENIES
GERMAN SYMPATHY

Correspondence Associated Press.]
London, Dec. 14.-In reply to sew.
eral recent illusions in the English
newspapers to Venezuela as pro-Ger.
man. the Venezuelan charge, Senior
Pedro Dominica, has issued state.
ment declaring that the whole policy
OF the Venezuelan government is pro
American and pro-entente.
"A great number Of Venezuelans are
fighting in France by the side of the
entente" says Senior Dominica. among
them being the poet Ismael Urdaneta.
who enlisted as private, and two
officers Of the Venezuelan army, San
chez Carrera and Luis Ramirez. Fur
thermore I can affirm that not q single
Venezuelan is fighting on the German
side.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
tween the powers now engaged

tWeeu the powers now enSaSeO III
war"
Chairman Ioffe Of the Russian dele
cation pointed out that the self def
milton of peoples within the limits
granted by constitutions as stated by
the German reply, was not complete
PLEADS FOR WARS PAWNs.
"Renouncing the application of the
right of the stronger nation with re-
gard to territories occupied during the
war;" he said, 1.-THE powers of the quad
ripple alliance at the same time give
all their opponents an immediate
peace ground. They affirm that the
right of the stronger, after unprece.
denied bloodshed, shall be preserved
with all its integrity within each OF
the countries with no regard for little
and oppressed nationalities.
1.-THE war cannot end without the
rights Of those nationalities being re.
established. The Russian delegation
insists that those nationalities must
in the very next peace treaty estab-
fishing general peace among all ma
tionalities receive on the basis of in
ternational agreement, guarantees
that their lawful rights will be pro-
tected. The lapse of time in no case
legalizes the violation of one people
by another"
PROPOSES GENERAL FUND.
Regarding compensation for the
maintenance Of prisoners of war, the
Russian chairman said it might be
construed as an indemnity. He in
sisted that an international fund be
used to pay damages against private
persons. He had no objection to Ger
many's request that her colonies be
evacuated by entente troops.
"Russia's delegation" he stated in
conclusion, Notwithstanding differ
ences of opinion, thought that the Ger
man declaration that Germany has no
aggressive plans offered the posi-
bility of an immediate beginning Of
negotiations for general peace
among all belligerents.
PROPOSES RECESS.
He proposed ten days recess until
January 4, 80 that the peoples whose
governments have not yet joined in
the negotiations for a general peace
may have an opportunity to acquaint
themselves with the principles of such
a peace as now is being established"
"At the expiration of the indicated
time," he declared, 1.-The negotiations
must be resumed, disregarding wheth-
er or not other belligerents have
joined in the negotiations or how
many"
The next session of the conference
was set for December 26.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
GERMAN FUGITIVE
POSES AS PRIEST

Correspondence Associated Press.l
Paris, Dec. IA young German
newspaperman. who made his escape
from a prison camp in the south Of
France, has been captured after two
weeks liberty. He was wearing a
long black beard, and long cloak
like that worn by some of the French
religious orders.
In his hand he carried a French
prayer book, on the flyleaf of which
he had written in perfect French that
he was priest on a pilgrimage to
Lourdes, and that he had vowed to
make the journey on foot and without
speaking word. The German had
shown this soiled prayer book every
where along his way and the simple
minded peasants. believing him to be
a priest, had fed and sheltered him
without suspicion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
GIVE SMOKER
FOR ARMY MEN
CLUB ENTERTAINS
SOLDIERS At OYSTER SUPPER;
VISITORS ATTEND.

A big smoker and oyster supper for
the soldiers and sailors home from
camp on their holiday furloughs was
held last night at the Commercial
club. A number of the veterans OF
the Civil and Spanish-American wars.
one navy man and six soldiers were
entertained.
A very enjoyable evening was spent
and the supper served in the club
dining room. Theodore Stoessel, pre-
siding as chairman talked on his ex-
periences in the Spanish-American
war and announced Captain D. A.
Emery, former commander Of Co. G,
second I. N. G., Major Spilman. a
veteran Of the Civil war and Captain
l.. A. Hammer, medical officer now
stationed at Fort Riley, Kan, as
speakers.
Captain Emery said that the pres
ent war was to free the world from
Prussian militarism while the Civil
war was fought to free this nation and
incidentally to free the slaves. Major
Spilman, who has visited several can
tonments praised the efficiency of the
army camps as compared to the con.
ditions existing during the civil war.
Captain Hammer told of the great
change in the army saying that the
medical department was doing every
thing in looking after the health Of
enlisted men to make them efficient
soldiers.
The following men from the various
departments of the army and navy
were present: Captain l.. A. Hammer,
medical officer, evacuation hospital.
Ft. Riley, Kan; Donald G. Thompson,
evacuation ambulance corps, FIT. Riley.
Kan: Ernest Loos, battery B
339th field artillery. Camp Dodge;
H. s. Brown. 21st engineers provision
al company, Camp Grant; e. l.. Brink
man, company B 339th field artillery
Camp Dodge: Dan White, battery A..
339th field artillery, Camp Dodge; and
John Hough, hospital corps, navy
Four of these were men from Quincy
enroute to Camp Dodge by auto.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
'BRITONS LAUD
NAVY SHAKEUP
ADMIRAL JELLlCOE'S RETIRE.
MENT MAY MEAN RENEWED
WAR ON U-BOAT.

London, Dec. 27.-The prominence
given in the morning newspapers to
the retirement of Admiral Sir John
Jellicoe as first sea lord in favor OF
Vice Admiral Sir Roslyn Wemyss, is
commensurate with his great reputa.
ton and the place he long has held in
public estimation.
Notwithstanding the recent severe
animadversions concerning the ad.
miralty from some quarters, several
newspapers treat the announcement
as sensational surprise and two or
three accompany their remarks with
warm expressions Of regret.
OTHER CHANGES FORECAST.
The Daily Mail. which long has CAM
paigned against Admiral Jellicoe, says
openly that it can not pretend regret.
It adds that Sir Eric Geddes, first
lord of the admiralty, deserves the
thanks of the country for not shrink
ing from a painful duty.
There is generally expressed ex.
pectation that the first sea lords re.
moval is only the first Of series Of
changes and it is evident that If ex-
pectation is not fulfilled, there, will
be great dissatisfaction in many quar-.
the admiralty administration are re-
iterated. The Daily News, for in.
stance says it is idle to pretend that
the admiralty record of the last few
months has inspired general conf.
dence. 1t alludes to various causes
Of dissatisfaction including the losses
OF conveys.
WOULD PURSUE U-BoAT.
The Times especially emphasizes
the continuance of the submarine
warfare on merchant vessels and com.
plains that greater progress has not
been made against the submarine.
The Times contends that the sub.
marine program is no more insolu-
Bile than any other new problem Of
warfare, and adds:
Our younger seamen are convinced
that they can entirely overcome the
submarine peril if they receive free
hand which never yet has been grant
ed. We share their faith"
LOSSES SHOW DECREASE.
The losses to British shipping show
a material decrease for the last
week. According to the admiralty
report last night, eleven British mer.
chantmen Of 1000 tons or over were
sunk during this period by mine or
submarine. as we'll as one merchant
man under that tonnage and one fish
ing vessel
The weeks figures make q grand
total of 1,154 vessels sunk since the
adoption by the British admiralty Of
the weekly report system, a period Of
forty-three weeks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
TROTZKY FAILS
IN HIS ATTACK
AMBASSADOR FRANCIS REFUTES
REDS CHARGES OF
CONSPIRACY.

London. Dec. 27.-The bolshevik
newspapers continue to print reveal
tons of an alleged American plot tt
support General Kaledines, according
to a Petrograd dispatch to the Morn
ing Post dated Tuesday. So far a:
Ambassador Francis is concerned the
dispatch adds, the whole ridiculous
charge falls to the ground before the
Straightforward statement issued BY
1.-THE American ambassador on Tuesday
Col. Kolpashnikoff never applied tt
the ambassador for funds for any
purpose although fully empowered te
draw as needed on the Red Cross &C
count, he being connected with the
American Red Cross.
TRoTZkY'S CHARGES EMPTY.
Leon TrotZky's charges against Kol
pashnikoff and American represents
tives in Petrograd, the correspondent
adds, amount to series of suppose
lions unsupported by evidence of any
kind. The correspondent says that
Col. Kolpashnikoff assisted the off1cials
in Halifax in examining Trotzky when
he and Trotzky were travelling to
Russia together and adds:
"The matter thus came down to the
personal element which plays so large
a part in what is called politics in
Russia today"
SEEKS TO MisLEAD THE PUBLIC
Col. Kolpashnikoff, the correspond
ent says, still is in prison and has not
been seen by any American official.
1t is plain, according to the cores
pondent of the Post that in some
small bits of friction between the re-
spective American missions to Rll'
mania and Russia, Trotzky found a
peg on which to hang series of base
less charges against Ambassador
Francis and the American nation.
Trotzky's object is to dlscredit the en-
tente allied governments through
their representatives and the methods
he has adopted are calculated to in
tensify the hostility of the Russian
proletariat toward the allies which
German agents also have fostered.
FLOWERS FOR FRANCIS. j..
A deputation of Russians visited
the American embassy on Monday
according to a Petrograd dispatch to
the Times, and presented floral
Offering to Ambassador Francis III
recognition of his efforts to obtain a
million pairs of shoes for railway
men, their wives and family.
The British embassy at Petrograd
has announced, the dispatch adds, the
liberation Of Tchitcherin and Petroft,
two Russians who have been under
arrest in England, and they Will be
permitted to return to Russia.
IA Petrograd dispatch to the LONDON
Times said that Ambassador fTancls IN
his statement denied that he and his
stan had interfered with Russian an
ternal affairs or aided any political fac
ton. The ambassador published letters
showing that the funds employed In
the transference of Red Cross auto
mobiles were drawn for the Red Cross
and not for the embassy. which the
bolsheviki had alleged.1
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
PATRIOTIC FRANCE
AVOIDS RATIONING

Paris, Dec. 27.-The issuance Of
bread cards, which was TO have been
made on January /, will not be car
ried out the. minister Of provisions
announced today. He said the inhabi-
tants of Paris and the other chief
cities seemed to have grasped the ser
iousness of the appeal for food con-
pervation and appreciate results had
,t@en obtained by voluntary rationing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
WAR FOOD
SHOW is PROPOSED

Chicago Dec. 27-Samuel insult. chair
man of the Illinois council of defense,
today sent invitations to food admin
istrators of every state urging them
TO attend the patriotic food demon
stration here January 5-13, and ar.
nounced that il enough administrators
respond, an informal convention will
he held at which plans for national
food demonstration will be made.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
BALL TOSSERS ASKED
TO JOIN GRENADIERS

Chicago, Dec. 27.-The British-Can-
adam recruiting mission today issued
an Official appeal to baseball players
10 enlist because of their natural
adaptability to grenade throwing. 1--WE
can train ordinary men for this SER
vice." says the appeal, "but this is an
age of specialization and ball players
are better fitted to become grenade
.hrowers than any other class of
men,"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
Obituary
William WaddIe

William WaddIe
William Waddle died this morning at
his home eight miles southeast of
town. He was SO years of age, born
December go 1884.
He is survived by six daughters, Mrs.
Dorcaa Marchand, Mrs Hulda Ham.
Mrs. Louis West. Mrs. Mary thinner
man, Mrs. Anna Summers, and Mrs.
Ada Griffin: two sons, Henry Waddle
and James Waddle.
The funeral service will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
residence. Interment will take place in
Fielder cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
czERNiN TALKS AMlCABLY.

Petrograd, Dec. 26.-(Delayed)-
The central powers. Count CZernin,
foreign minister,
told the peace conference at Brest'
Litovsk yesterday, solemnly declare
their resolve to Immediately agree to
terms which will terminate the war
on conditions equally just to all bel.
ligerents.
The central powers also favor a
general peace without forcible annexa.
lions and indemnities, said Count
Czernin, adding that they could not
bind themselves to such terms with.
out guarantee that Russia's allies
would recognize them and carry them
out honestly toward the central pow
ers.
ACCEPT RUSSIAN VIEW.
Count Czernin declared that the
central powers believed that the basic
principles uttered by the Russian
delegates could be made the basis Of
such a peace. He said they shared
Russian condemnation Of continual
ton of the war for the sake of con-
quest.
It is necessary to indicate most
clearly. however, the count added,
that the Russian proposals could be
realized only in the event all bellig-
erents obligated themselves to adhere
to the terms of such a peace.
DENIES ANNEXATION AIM.
The Austrc-Hungarian foreign min
lister declared that the central powers
did not intend to forcibly annex terri
tories seized during the war nor to
deprive nations of political independ-
ence lost in the war.
The question of the subsection Of
nationalities who have not political
independence to another country can
not be solved internationally and
must be met by each government and
its people in the manner established
by the constitution of that govern
ment, he said. The protection of the
right of minorities is an essential part
Of the right Of the peoples to self
definition. .
AS TO WAR COSTS.
In the event Of mutual refusal to
meet war expenditures and pay dam
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-28
TOLD PEACE
PLAN SUITS TEUTONS
CONTINUED From Page -


would insist on retaining control OF
Belgium for an indefinite period.
The German insistence that the
pledge to restore the practical indie
pendence OF countries occupied by the
central powers shall not apply to ma
tionalities which did not previously
enjoy independence is regarded as
aimed directly at the projected Polish
state. Even were such state Gre
ated as a result OF the peace treaty
it would have to be on the lines OF the
subject kingdom which Germany and
Austria already have created.
GERMANS SEEK TRADE.
It is accepted by Washington off,
Gals that the central powers are pre-
pared to make every effort to regain
control of Russian trade and markets
which are threatening to pass to
America in return for Americas sub
stantial assistance in the war.
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civil subjects Of an adversary by de-
liberate violation OF International law.
The creation of a special fund for
this purpose, as suggested by the Rus
sian government, can be discussed
only in case other belligerents join in
peace negotiations before the expira-
ton of a certain time.
GERMANY DEMANDS COLONIES.
Clause 6. OF the four allied pow
ers, Germany alone possesses colonies.
On the part of the German delegation,
in full accord with the Russian pro-
posals regarding that, the following
Is declared:
1.-THE return Of colonial territories
forcibly seized during the war consti-
tute an essential part Of German de-
mands, which Germany cannot re-
nounce under any circumstances.
Likewise, the Russian demand for i'm
mediate evacuation OF territories &C.
cupied by an adversary conforms to
German intentions. Having in view
the nature of the colonial territories
of Germany the realization of the right
of self determination, beside the above
outlined considerations in the form
proposed by the Russian delegation Is
at present practically impossible.
SEEKS FRIENDSHIP.
1.-THE principles Of economic rela-
lions proposed by the Russian delega-
ton in connection with the above six
clauses are approved wholly by the
delegations of the small allied powers
who always have denied any econom-
ic restrictions and who see in the re-
establishment Of regulated economic
relations, which are in accord with the
interests of all people concerned, one
of the most important conditions for
bringing about friendly relations be-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-25
BRAZIL WITH AMERICA
IN BATTLE FOR LIBERTY
Newspapers Indicate Harden
ing of Opinion on NeCeS-
Sity of War

RIO JANEIRO, May 24.-Foreign Min
lister Milo Pecanha declared in the coun-
Gil of ministers, according to newspapers,
that it was not necessary for Brazil to
declare war or Germany because she
had been virtually forced into a state of
war by circumstances. He said the tor
pedoing of the Brazilian steamer Tijuca
did not essentially modify the situation
created by the destruction of the Pa
rama.
Senior Pecanha said that in regard to
cooperation between Brazil and the
United States the government should de-
vote it's entire attention to military and
naval organizations. especially with re-
spect to collaborating with the United
States in policing the South Atlantic. and
should prepare for any eVentuality
After the meeting of the council Senior
Pecanha was asked as to the possibility
of Brazil declaring war on Germany.
The minister replied: Brazil declares
war on nobody. She defends herself 1t
is Germany which declares war on all
neutrals."
The comments of the newspapers IN
dictate a hardening of public opinion
on the necessity of declaring war
against Germany as a step to effect
the solidarity of Brazilian policy with
that of the United States. The Journal
do Commerce. says:
In the presence of German ba -
barity there are. two atitures to
chose from, either cooperation in the
cause of liberty. or the humiliation of
Brazil. Brazil will not humiliate her
self. Our government is not free to
declare war, that is for congress to de-
eide, but the government is fortified by
the confidence of the entire country
1t is not the tOrpedoing of the Tiffuca
which has determined the firm attitude
of the Brazilian government. that is
the consequence of more elevated con-
siderations.
Our neutrality is ended We are
not yet in war, but we are aligned with
and FOR America and we will enter
freely into state of belligerency with
out considering for a moment an all
lance with Europe. Such is our point
of view at present. The sequel depends
not on the government, but on con-
Sress and the nation waits for con-
gress to do its duty as the government
has indicated it,"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-25
Madison Man Killed
Trying to Board Engine

Mr.. John Alvin Perry, Of Madison,
Ga, was run over and killed by 4
switch engine of the Southern railroad
at Inman Yards, Wednesday morning.
The accident happened on the Southern
tracks near the Swift Fertilizer works
and according TO information from rail i.
road authorities, Perry was trying to
jump on the footboard of the switc II
engine pulling a train of cars when his
foot slipped throwing MIN under the
wheels Of the engine Engineer Sam
jenkins an several employees of the rail-
road company witnessed the accident.
Mr. Perry is survived by his wife, two
small children and his mother, Mrs.
NJ A. Graham, of Madison The body
was taken TO the chapel of H. NJ. Pat
terson & Son and will be sent to Athens
Friday morning at I o'clock for funeral
and interment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-25
COTTON MILL GIVES
ADVANCE IN WAGES

COLUMBUS. Ga. May PA 10 per
cent advance in wages was announced
this week in the cotton mills of the
Columbus district, effective a. once.
This, added to the recent advance of .
per cent twice. will make a 90 per cent
increase in wages to some 5000 opera
tives i'm this district. and it will mean
the turning aloose of many thousands
of dollars new money in the weekly
payrols of Columbus.
The advance yesterday was general.
applying to all opera tives and employees
Of the mills and, with few exceptions
it is effective in all of the textile mill 5
OF the district
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-25

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