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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
LEGISLATURE IS
READY FOR WORK
SklRMiSHING Is
OVER AND TIME TO PASS
BILLS Is AT HAND.
Especial Correspondence]

Des Moines. Jan. 29-The present
week will mark the beginning of real
legislative work by the thirty-seventh
assembly, Up to this time the work
has beer chiefly of a preliminary ma
ture; that of organization and Of get
ting the issues ready for presentation
as we'll as one of familiarizing the
new members with the work to be
done. This latter angle is Of more i'm
portance in the house than in the SEN
ate. the lower branch assimilatfng an
average of fifty per cent Of new blood
with every new legislature.
There are two outstanding features
in the legislative program for the
week, one the completion of the anti
liquor program and the other the for
NAL opening Of the road fight The
temperance question is In more con-
crete form at this time and probably
takes precedence over the combat be-
tween the highway forces in point Of
public interest.
The constitutional prohibitory
amendment Is ready for final legisla-
tive disposition and will be taken up
by the house Tuesday morning for
passage. This would have been out OF
the way last week but for the fact
that Governor Harding halted its
progress in order to make certain OF
the elimination of Irregularities in its
form There is no doubt but that the
house will approve the submission Of
the amendment by an overwhelming
vote.
Action will also be taken on the
III TrIn q
morning in the senate. The opposi-
tias BtieI was apparent to the dras-
tfc cfect of absolute prohibition at
the Il :, these bills were introduced
has most entirely disappeared, on
the surface at least and dry leauers
predict that they will have the united
support of the temperance iorces in
both houses. 1T is thought possible
that taasta thsns ~. be .,.s, ID r. s"th n the I,
the up,rs atory. Ra @ Spa ~ to-
The The roau --7-iEiek tn long
drawn out and somewhat bitter un-
less there is a decided change in senti-
ment from that which exists at the
present time. The two factions.
which may be classified as the oppon.
ents Of the highway commission and
its supporters. are preparing meas
ures with previous provisions for the
control of road construction almost
Numerically opposite in every detail.
Both bills are expsGted 10 be, ready
for presentation thisssaeek
The Johnston crowd. or the insur.
gents as they were called two years
ago. will introduce measure which
will provide for the complete abolish.
ment of the highway commission and
the repeal of the laws which make the
powers of that body absolute over
road construction work. They Will
substitute state highway engineer
with supervisory powers and provide
for the taxpayers having a voice In
the expenditure Of their money. Gov.
ernor Harding has declared himself
absolutely for these principles
The regulars. or the supporters OF
the highway commission. will present
bill which retains all of the prin.
ciples now contained in the road law
and strengthen hands Of the commits
sion
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
GEN. PERSH|NC
WITHDRAWING
FROM MEXICO
Long Expected Move Is Now
- in Progress Under the
Eyes of Funston
JUAREZ WOMEN
RESUME RIOTING

Washington, D. G., Jan. 29.-The
withdrawal OF American troops from
Mexico under Maj. Gen. John c..
Pershing, official announcement OF
which was made by the war depart
ment yesterday, was said today to be
proceeding without hitch. Details
were withheld, however, on the under.
standing that Generals Pershing and
Funston will have personal super
vision of the movement.
It is expected here that all of the
$4,000 men comprising the expedition
will have recrossed the border within
4 week and that at least a part of the
remaining $4,000 guardsmen doing
border patrol duty may be released
shortly thereafter.
Army ofilcers here point to the great
value of the Pershing expedition in a
military way, not only rs hardening
the troops but also as bringing about
much needed improvements, and
still more interesting consideration
from congress and the country.
When General Pershing went into
Mexico, for instance, the army had
but two truck companies Of 81 trucks
each. Now it has more Than 1000 big
trucks Of modern design. Likewise,
the great increase in the army's avia-
ton strength Is said to be due largely
to needs shown by the expedition.
The Pershing withdrawal Is the
closing chapter in long and most
critical international crisis which cul.
minated in the massacre by Villa ban
dts OF seventeen Americans In the
town Of Columbus, N. NJ, on March 9
last.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
LIFE LONG CONVICT
PROVES OBDURATE

Boston. Mass. Jan. 80. Jess Pome.
roy. life convict at Charlestown state
prison today refused to begin work in
the prison shop under modification
OF sentence granted last week. When
informed that he would be taken out of
solitary confinement after forty-one
years. Pomeroy became obstinate and
declared that unless he could obtain a
full pardon he preferred to remain in
his old cell
No statement was made by the
prison authorities today beyond the an
nouncement that Pomeroy had been
put in punishment" which meant that
he would have nothing except bread
and water until he was ready to OBJ.
serve the rules.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30

REPUBLICAN LOSES
ELECTION APPEAL

Philadelphia. Pa. Jan. 29-The state
supreme court today affirmed the ALLIE
gheny county court in the matter OF
the congressional contest in the thirty
second district between Guy E. Camp,
bell democrat. and A. J. Barchfeld. re.
publican in which Barchfeld appealed
against the action of the lower court
in taking the figures on the tally
sheet In preference to the certified re.
turn sheets. The tally sheets showed
that Campbell had majority over
Barchfeld
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
CHICAGO COBBLERS
TO BOOST PR.

Chicago, Jan. 29.-The cobbler ]
ed into Chicago cost of living fra.
day when announcement was made
price advances. ranging from rs {,
per cent would be recommended
owners of more than 1000 shoe rep
Ing shops by the United States s
Fenairers' association. The high {
Of leather was given as the rec.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
ERROR GIVES VETS
BIG OPPORTUNITY
MISTAKE IN WORDING OF DIS.
TRlcT OF COLUMBIA DRY BILL
TO PROVE COSTLY.
Especial Correspondence

Washington, D. c., Jan. 29.--It now
seems likely that the bill which passed
the senate on January 8, making the
District Of Columbia dry after Novem-
ber l Of this year will be talked to
death. The house has not yet consid-
cred it, indeed the bill remains in the
committee on the District of Columbia,
which is in control of the "wets." The
rules committee is SO busy with its
Wall street leak" enquiry that that
fact will be accepted as an excuse for
its failure to take action to enforce an
house does finally pass the bill, it must
still run the gauntlet of debate in the
senate.
AS it passed the upper house, typo.
graphical error in the text OF the bill
made some Of its provisions effective
in 1916 instead of in 1917. The figure
fixing the date in the present year
must be corrected by vote Of the sem
ate to accept the bill as passed by the
house or as brought from conference.
Against the conference report the an
ti-prohibition senators are prepared to
filibuster.
Senator MARITIME of New Jersey. one
of the members whose service ends on
March 4, is a champion Of the "wets"
In the upper house. He is ably Sec
onded by Reed Of Missouri and Under
wood of Alabama. These three, who
have numerous sympathizers, can pre-.
vent final action on the bill il they de-
eide to do so. MARITIME Is understood
to be planning such fight as the final
chapter Of his legislative career, SO
that he may die, senatorially speaking,
with his boots on.
Iowa Fares Well.
Iowa fares comparatively well in the
distribution of federal funds under the
good roads act. for the coming fiscal
year. Her allotment, as announced by
the department Of agriculture, will be
$292,35120. The only states getting
more are Texas, New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Illinois. Ohio, Missouri and Cal
ifornia. Texas secured $5s3.s55 and
Missouri S339,440.
Distribution Is based, one.third in
the ratio Of area, one-third in the ratio
of population and one-third In the ratio
Of mileage of rural delivery routes and
star routes.
Last year, the first year of distribu-
tion OF funds, saw $5,000,000 admins.
tered IN this way. This year the
amour: is 31O,0O0,00O. or this, $780,.
900 is set aside fer administrative ex.
pense, leaving S9.7O0,000 to 60 to the
states for road work. Next year the
distribution will cover $4,000. 900. the
following year $20,000,000 and the
year following that $2b,000,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
EFFORT MADE TO
WRECK ROYAL TRAIN.

Madrid. via Paris. Jan. ga ma
arrested for the alleged attempt tt
wreck King Alfonso's train has beer
identified as Rafael Dura Floriot, de
serter from a regiment stationed al
Mrlasa. According to some reports
the bars of lead found on the tracks
had fallen or We're stolen frol :
freight train returning from the
at Linares and their presence in
path Of the royal train was purel.
ciiental
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TO ARREST LEADERS.

Ell Paso. Texas, Jan. 29.-Chief Of
Police Maxine Torres OF Juarez an
nounoed this afternoon he had ordered
al ring leaders of the quarantine riots
at the International bridge arrested.
according to government agents here.
This order included both men and
women, 1t was said The chief OF
police was said to have admitted VII
Ia partisans were largely responsible
for the rioting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
GET
GOOD DONATION
First Day of Week of Mercy
Shows Total of 1898 in
Fund Being Raised

The first day of the week of
Mercy" inaugurated by the central
committee of Jewish people for the
sufferers in the war zones, bore good
fruit. The period devoted to raising
the subscriptions for the starving peo-
pie of Europe began Saturday and will
continue until February T. Persons
wishing to donate may send checks to
The Courier and list Of subscribers
and amount will be published daily.
The list of donations received to date
amounting to 1898 is as follows:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
PIG BRISTLES TO
FORM AIGRETTES

Chicago, Jan. 2a.-Pig bristles will
be used by many Chicago milliners in
the manufacture of imitation aiprettes
after February when the sale of gen.
uine aigrettes becomes Illegal. II was
learned today. II was asserted that
artificial ornaments, made by putting
the bristles together skilfully, cannot
be detected readily.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
STATIONS ALLOTTED.

San Antonio, Tex. Jan. 29.-Bor.
der stations to which troops OF the ex.
peditionary forces will be distributed
upon their return from Mexico were
announced at headquarters OF the
southern department today. Five reg
iments, two OF cavalry and three Of in.
fantry, will 70 to FL Paso and General
Pershing will establish his headquar
ters at the same place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
THEFTS TRACED TO
OFF, CIAL SOURCE?

Chicago. Jan. 29.-The automobile
theft development of States Attorney
Hoyne's crusade against graft today
directed interest to the capitol at
Springfield. Here, the states attorney
said. he had reason to believe some
one was in collusion with The thieves
to the extent Of providing them with
license tags for use on stolen ma
chimes. An investigation is said to be
under way at Springfield.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
CARNATION DAY IN
THE UNITED STATES

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-Today was car
nation day" throughout the United
States. the observance being institut-
ed as an annual memorial to the late
President William Mckinley and dedi-
Gated to national patriotism. The Car
nation League Of America urged that
all admirers Of The slain president
wear his favorite fower-the white
carnation.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 29.-Of1cial
Washington today wore carnation bios
SONS in honor of the sevt 'ty-fourth
anniversary Of the birth of The late
President Mckinley.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
TRANSPORT ToRPEDoED.

Berlin, Jan 29.-(By wireless to
Tuckerton) THE sinking Of a tran
sport ship filed with troops in the
Mediterranean by German subma-
rine on January 25, was announced to-
day by the admiralty. The vessel
sank in ten minutes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
BROKERS BANKRUPT.

Chicago. Jan. %. "A petition In
bankruptcy and for receiver against
Won Frantzius & Co, big stock hrok-
arage house q. Chicago, was filed to-
day BY creditors who allege that liza.
bilities Of 100000 exceed the assets
hy $4,000
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
VETERANS PLAN CAMP.

Streator. H.. Jan. 90. The state
council Of administration. United Span
ish war veterans, at n meeting here
today. chose this CITY for the next en-
campment June 21-2S.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
NOTED SCULPTOR ILL.

Paris, Jan. 29.-Auguste Rodin, the
famous sculptor. is seriously i'll with
the grip. Owing to the sculptor's great
age and the severity Of the attack, the
patient is very weak.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-30
Day in Legislature
SENATE: Met at 10 a. m.

SENATE: Met at 10 a. m.
Introduction of bills including two
bv Helmer of Carroll, appropriating
nearly two millions OF dollars for
state educational institutions.
Adopted report of rules committee.
Adjourned to 10 a. m. Tuesday.
HOUSE,: Not in session. Convenes
at p. m.
The evening world., 1917-03-30
A PARADE.

The twelfth yea OF tho Hippo
drome's activity will DO rounded out
on April u and the anniversary Will
,.be appropriately celebrated. Since
the "Brighten sixth Avenue" illu-
mination movement reaches its ell
max on that date, Charles Dillingham;
may have the Hippodrome forces
parade along tho avenue, and II has
been suggested that merchants n
ali Others Interested IN the Brighten
sixth Avenue plan toln the process
sion. X. II. Burnside wfn likely d.
rect the formation of tho parade.
The evening world., 1917-03-30
A THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY.

Many q man holds a dollar 50 close
20 his eyes he can't sec a thousand
lust beyond II,
The evening world., 1917-03-30
sHE DIDN'T LIKE IT.

"Cheating Cheaters," at h Eltinge
tells the story OF the efforts
OF two sets of crooks 10 trick each
other. j.. J. Rosenthal. manager OF
the Bronx Opera House, has an aunt
whose age In eighty-slx. On hci
Birthday recently no sent her TO see
"Cheating Cheaters." When she
reached home no asked her how she
liked It.
mo good" she replied lac~onically.
what was wrong7
People in II were all thievesl' came
from the old lady.
The evening world., 1917-03-30
aMALLINoEoRp" eHAPINo up.

The spring revival of "Get-Rich-
Quick WallingforN" Ia fast assuming
form. Besides AID Hamilton and
Edward Ellis, wuo will play their
original roles OF Wallingford and
Blackie, the cast will include Myrtle
Tannehill, Purnell Pratt, Mrs. Charles
Willard and Carl Anderson. each of
whom created a rolo In the original
company. Among the new names are
those OF John OIHara and William
ospGier jr. Young Collier Is TO he a
real actor, with a real salary and
everything.
The evening world., 1917-03-30
GOSSIP.

The CENTURY Glrl' has played to
moro than 81 zoo. 900 70 far.
Jane Cowl, In "LAlac Time" will
move from the Republic 10 the Ell
tinge April rs.
A. G. Delamater has changed the
name OF has play by Atherton Brown
ell from The Master OF Arms to
"En Garde."
Rosie Quinn. who has been with "A
World OF Pleasure" Is TO have "A place
"a Tho Passing Show OF 1917"
Constance Collier has been engaged
ny Leo Shubert for the role OF the
duchess OF Towers In Peter Tibet
SON."
Anna Wheaton, OF "oh. Boy" has
signed n three-ycar contract with the
Comstock- Elliott Company.
Gus Weinberg has listened 20 res-
aon and " 20 appear In pictures. He
will be seen in his old part Of Harvey
Gun In To-day"
William Nj. Gray a succeeded Col
Hinton as business manager OF the
Otis skinner Company, which incl
dentally Is doing "A land office business
In the Southwest.
Mn. Josephine Janis, better known
as the mother Of Elsie, has recovered
FROM the effects OF AT operation for
appendicitis,
The Rialto will celebrate its first
anniversary during the week begin
ming April 90. Douglas Fairbanks's
new picture, I'm Again, out Again"
will be the feature OF the bill. New
acenery by Joseph Urban win he In
stalled In the theatre that week.
The evening world., 1917-03-30
BY WAY OF DIVERSION.

It's CIRCUS time; IT'S circus
I guess III write a circus rhyme. 1
want TO hear that rumble, clear, as
wagons, clowns and bands r near.
] want TO SEQ the banners fly, as Gle
plants 20 numbering by. The thought
that circus time has come has made
me young again, by gum! It's circus
time: It's circus time. / want 10 SEQ
che horses climb the fences they, In
frantic way. sock out as steam
pianos play. I want 10 see the
] tawny cats and bareback folks and
acrobats. 1 yearn 20 see the races
run and lamp the living skeleton.
its circus time; it's circus time. For
lemonade I'll blow n dime. OF pea
hot I'll eat n lot. oh, III be
Johnny on tho spot. I'll 20 TO all the
shows that come. Yea, DO! Ill sure
be going some. It's circus time.
Hip. hip. hoorayl ! guess that's all
I've got 10 say.
The evening world., 1917-03-30
About Plays
and Players
BY BIDE DUDLEY

EHB Theatre Francois Company
isn't TO occupy the new house
- IA West Forty-ffth Street,
NEXT 20 the Morosco. after all. The
Nessrs. Shubert, builders and pro-
Dristors of the new theatre, have
named II the Bijou and will open It
on April IL as a regular frst class
Broadway house In which Shubert
attractions that require small audi
forums and small stages will be seen.
The Garrick. now under the direction
of Lee Shubert and John Craig, Will
again become the home OF the Theatre
FrancaIs Company after II In refur-
nished and redecoratsd. John Cralg
and Mary Young will occupy h new
theatre now being built by the hessrs.
5hubert next TO the Shubort In West
Eorty-fourth Street
The Bijou will be q pretty little
house designed in tho Louis XIV.
style. The seating capacity will be
900. OF which 236 will be In the bal
cony. There will be but two boxes,
and these will be on the balcony floor.
Eugene Walters latest play, The
Knife will be the initial attraction
at the Bijou. The Garrick will be
called the Coincide Franchise when
he French Company reopens H.
The evening world., 1917-03-30

FooLISHMENT.
The mAnicuTia sniTs my nails,
Which make me think ~ this
she's pleasant. vet she might 10 called
A suippy nule MAa,
FROM THE CHESTNUT TREE.
HE Invented a cure for obesity"
Lives on the fat OF the land. ch?"
The evening world., 1917-03-30
Bumstead's Worm Syrup

*. ' ssriSrss MI fas SSS2''' s ia "s., merit.
nj. Q. A. VOORHEES,. n. D., Ph6s.. Pc.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
OAK GROVE
Cn,infrA


 Mr Seburn went to Rogers on busi- ness Monday.
 We had good rain Thursday which was welcomed by all.
 Born, to Mir and Mrs. Arthur Shields, April 8th, son. James Morris visited Sunday with his brother, Ebert at Echo Dell. Leland and Arthur Osborne of near Mason Valley, were in our midst Sat urday.
 Miss Neva Burch, of Elm Springs, spent Sunday with Robert Cowden and wift.
 Miss Josie Burch, of Elm Springs spent the weekend with Mrs. Nell Robbins
 John Hinton left for his home in Oklahoma Monday after years stay in Arkansas.
 NJ. c. Morris and wife of Cave Springs, and Miss Vtrnon lnsco, spent Sunday at the John Hit home. Lee Edwards came home recently for short visit with his parents He has position at Sapulpa, Okla Mae Givens, of Highfll was here Monday to see about getting the Oak Grove school for the coming f.a!I term.
 l. U. Know.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
DIZZY SPELLS
Relieved After Taking Two Bottles Of Cardui, Says Tennessee
 Lady.

Whitwell, Tenn-Mrs. c. P. Cart. wright, of this place, writes: About four years ago the dizzy spells got so bad that when I would start to walk would just pretty near fall. wasn't past doing my work, but was very much rundown.
 told my husband I thought Cardui would help me, as lady who lived next door to me had taken great deal, and told me to try it. This was when we were living in Kentucky.
 My husband got me a bottle and I took it according to directions It helped me so much that he went back and got me another bottle. I got a whole lot better and just quit taking it. I got over the dizzy spells. II took no other medicine at that time nor since for this trouble. No, I've never regretted taking Cardui.
 I felt just fine when l finished the second bottle"
 Purely vegetable, mild and gentle in it's action, Cardui, the woman 3 tonic, may be the very medicine you need. If you suffer from symptoms of female troubles. give Cardui a trial. All druggists. NC-129
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
CLEANUP AND PAINT-UP
 DpaCI ArInN

l, L. A. Smith, as Mayor, dc hereby Proclaim and set aside the fourth week of April. 1917, beginning Mon day the 23rd, and continuing through the week, as Cleanup Week.
 It is necessary for the health. clean liness and beauty of the city. that each and every Yard, Barn, Lot and other places where rubbish and other things are kept or thrown, to be put in thorough sanitary condition.
 For the guidance and benefit of all will say that all rubbish and other things, except ashes, must be placed m boxes or other receptacles on said streets or alleys convenient to be handled in loading wagon. .,o change 10 The wagons will Ter s,.h they have - turned in even though CT ....1..z.. covered In ssh +5a 5sstS 55+b u ,,' a9J Ci'' all ednese-'s -. M Ihe zo5h' anu al parties not being ready when wagon calls will be forced to make private arrangements for hauling.
 wish also to call your especial at tention to the sanitary condition Of all closets and barns of the City, as it is extremely essential to the health of all that we keep all premises Tn a thorough sanitary condition.
 Also will insist, that all out build ings be painted or whitewashed, and old. dilapidated ones be torn down and removed. Let every one take an interest, and have nice. clean up-to-date City.
 Very respectfully,
 L. \. Smith. Mayor.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
ELM SpRINIS

Born, to Mrs and Mrs. Will Delo- zier, April 10th, a son.
 MT. and Mrs. Ted Glass of Spring. dale spent Sunday in Elm Springs
 The relatives of Uncle Len Hagler gave him surprise dinner Saturday. Miss Wilma Mills, of Springdale spent Sunday with Miss Glenna Me keoWn.
 Mrs. Mary Steele is visiting in Springdale with her daughter, Mrs. l. T. Lane
 Miss Alta Foust of War Eagle is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Dink Mckinnon
 Dr. Graves and wife, and Mrs Get ty took dinner with Mir. and Mrs. Err nest Holeomh Sunday.
 Misses Tressie Sherman and Ruth Roper have gone to Fayetteville to at tend the teachers training school. Quite crowd attended the Easter services at this place Easter The children rendered a good program. Several of the local folks have been trying their luck at fishing the past week but haven't met with much suc- cess
 Mir. and Mrs. Pollon and grand-dau- ghter of Illinois have been here visi- ting with their daughter, Mrs ]. F. Carter
 The trees are beginning to bud, and the fields are getting green, like spring time, and everyone is welcom- ing spring.
 Mandy.