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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
RUSSIAN PLEA
FOR SAMMIES
sLAv MILITARY LEADER SAYS
YANKEES CAN WIN WAR ON
EASTERN FRONT.

San Francisco, Cal. July 30.-The
presence Of American troops on the
eastern front would be fatal to Ger
many. according to General Michael
Yasskovich, chief of the Russian mil
itary commission, who was here today.
'If America win send 100000 men to
Russia, she will furnish an army that
will be the nucleus Of Russian army
Of 1,000, 900 men that may be grouped
with fatal results to Germany" declar-
ed General Yassvkovich. Germany
will not be able to face such COM
bination in the eastern theater, while
France, Great Britain and Belgium
press her in the west. There is no
baubt that splendid Russian army Of
Z, 900. 900 men. organized, stiffened and
encouraged BY the presence Of your
troops, can be built up on the founda-
tion Of each 100000 Americans sent to
our front"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
GERM-LADEN PLASTER
FOUND IN ILLINOIS

Springfield. H.. July so.-Dr. c. st.
Clair Drake, director of the state de-
partment OF health. today warned per.
sons in Illinois against the use OF court
plaster Plaster examined by chemists
Of the department, he said, contained
bacteria, the nature Of which has not
been determined. The man who was
distributing the plaster now under ex-
animation. he stated, is being held at
Champaign.
1T has been brought to my atten-
ton that men peddling court plaster
in this state have represented that the
plaster was made especially to stop
bleeding Of cuts" said DR.. Drake. "The
application Of court plaster to open
wounds is dangerous under any cir
cumstances."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
Britons See Attempt
To Delay Americas Plans

London. July so.-Statements by Dr..
Michaelis, German imperial chancellor
and Count Czernin. the Austro-H Hungar-
ian foreign minister. which are regard
ed here as obviously made In colfusion,
dominate the news columns of the
morning papers. They are generally
treated editorially as a sign Of weak
ness while the absence Of reference to
the future Of Belgium and Serbia Is
considered to exclude all credence in
the desire for q peace by understand
ing.
Austro- German peace talk unless ac-
companied by an undertaking to evac-
uate and restore conquered territories.
is declared merely to be aimed at de-
laying Americas preparations for war.
DENY CONQUEST AIM.
Herr Michaelis' accusations against
France are dismissed by some COM
mentators as best left for refutation
by French allies but discussed by 9TH
ers, one OF which says the story is too
thin even for the Germans to believe
The Daily News. however. maintains
that although the chancellor's state
ment Of war as evidence. they cannot
be left unanswered and insists that Q
Stdto"eul vi Wal " 10 AOi tiuiaS
ed at the coming conference OF allies
must constitute an explicit disavowal
Of all thought Of conquest for con-
quests sake The paper .denounces the
Ignorance or the folly OF Sir Edward
Carson's threat to drive Germany be-
hind the Rhine" which, 1t says has
given Herr Michaelis weapon which
he was swift to use
TERRITORY CHANGES DISCUSSED.
"It is in the power Of the allies to
render the weapon innocuous, even
turning 1t against himself but the re-
pudiation Of his charge must come
quickly and in form leaving no loop
hole for misinterpretation," says the
News.
The Chronicle proclaims IT'S belief
that it would be unwise for the allies
to deprive Germany of genuine Ger
man soil. 1t points out that while the
chancellor talks OF vast territorial
notifications he mentions only the
Saar valley and II suggests that
France may be aiming to restore the
old German frontier of Lorraine which
would involve "a little strip on the
German side OF from FIVE to fifteen
miles"
II France desired this for strategic
Continued on Page 81
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
To CALL MEN.
This WEEK
Local Exemption Board
Plans To Send Draft
Notices Thursday.

Notices to appear for physical en
animation are expected to be put ir
the mails Thursday evening by the
Wapello county exemption board ano
received during the next two days by
the first ESQ young men who were
| drawn here for service in the national
army on July 20.
Auditor Bissell, clerk Of the board
and Miss Gwendolyn McCance, steno
grapher for the district court, have al
most completed their task Of sorting
the registration cards and arranging
them according to the order of call.
This has taken three days to finish
Miss McCance will then begin making
the official list, in order of liability OF
service, showing each one of s, ,155 men
registered here.
HAVE MORE DOCTORS.
Dr.. J. W. Elerick Of Ottumwa and
Dr. L. Terrence of Blakesburg have
been named by Governor Harding as
assistants to DR.. S, A. Spilman. medical
member Of the board.
The plan now Is to have the men
appear in three groups on as many diff
ferent days. It Is probable that the
first division will be directed to appear
before the board on Thursday. August
9, the second on August 10 and the last
group on Saturday, August Ii.
Some OF those details are yet to be
worked out Each man, receiving a
notice to appear for examination, will
be told the exact day in his notice and
his failure to comply with the notice
imposes 4 heavy fine upon himself or
Se o$f 1v,f
to follow instructions.
MARRIAGE NOT A BAR.
Special instructions were received by
the board today in regard to exemption
Of married men.
The fact that man is married does
not exempt him. It will be for the
local board to decide, whether in view
of all circumstances, the wife is or Is
not supported by the labor of the, hus-
band. II she is not supported by his
labor then he is not entitled to dis
charge.
TO CALL MORE.
The number to be called In order to
secure the first quota Of siyty-tNs ssshas
been changed several tin,es and may
be changed again before the official
call goes out.
1t is figured that $50 VIII have to be
examined to secure the desired num-
ber on the first call. On the second
call, which may not come until next
spring. probably 800 to 1000 men will
be called. The quota then will be
very much larger as it win be based
on newer census figures and the credit.
which has been given this time for the
men who have enlisted in various
branches Of the service from this COM
will not be there then.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
IOWA GUARD
IS OR DERED
TO DEPAR I
One ca ,pany From Each
Unit Will Leave Immedi-
ately For Deming; Re
mainder To Go August 10.
VILLISCA COMPANY
is FIRST CONTINGENT

Des Mofnes, July 3o.-one compan!
from each unit of Iowa national guarc
will depart Immediately for the
training camp at Deming. N. NJ. under
orders received today from the wal
department. The remaining stats
troops will leave about August 10.
The Iowa contingent that Will leave
at once win consist Of three compan'
les Of infantry, one from each Of the
three regiments. one company OF en-
gineers, one battery Of field artillery
one troop Of cavalry and one amou'
lance company.
Today's instructions from the war
department were transmitted directly
to commanders Of the various units.
and not through the adjutant gen.
erals ONCE, a. virtually the frst state
guard il in federal service and beyond
the Jurisdiction OF the state ON ctals.
VANGUARD NOT DESIGNATED.
State troops from Minnesota, the
Dakotas and Nebraska will train with
the Iowa guardsmen at Deming.
Information az to the specific COM
panfes that would comprise the first
Iowa contingent Is not obtainable
here this afternoon.
VlLLtScA COMPANY TO GO.
August 1 is given as the unon1-
cial'' date for the departure Of the
first state troops. It Is said the IN
structions from the war department
today did not state specifically when
the remainder Of the Iowa Brigade
will leave.
The vanguard Of troops is expected
to get under way in thirty-six hours.
Companies designated for this con-
tingent, It was learned late today. In
clude Company F Of Villisca, Third
Infantry, and Company A. Mason City,
Second Infantry. Other companies
were not announced
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
WAR LORDS
PEACE TALK
mere BAIT
Michaelis and Czernin Seel
To Direct Sentiment
Among Neutrals and Stir
Dissension Among Allies.
LANSING,S SPEECH
GIVES u. S. ANSWER

Washington. d. c., July s0.-German
chancellor Michaelis' peace interview
Is regarded at the state department
as another German attempt to bolster
up public opinion at home and to ap-
peal to the peace sentiment in enemy
and neutral countries and create dis
sensions among the allies. At the
Russian embassy 1t was stated to be
wholly incorrect in fact.
State department officials say that
while Germany attempts by innuendo
to fasten on France vast campaign
OF conquest, with the hope Of making
breach with the new Russian demo-
cracy, MichaeIis makes no suggestion
that Germany herself has in any way
revised her war program or accepted
the principle of no annexation.
HOLLOW PEACE EFFORT.
AS an attempt at peace this is con-
s1dered as hollow as the many others
which have followed a successful Of
fensive and which took their most
tangible form in the official German
peace offer Of December IL.
The government. 1t is stated, will
take no notice Of the latest German ef-
forts. Secretary Lansings speech, al
though delivered before the Nfichaelis
interview was published, is taken as a
complete answer in stating that peace
can come only when the United force
Of the worlds democracies has over
thrown the German military system.
MicHAELIS is TANGLED.
Russian embassy officials were
amused that the new German chan
cellor should make such a mistake as
to say that Albert Thomas was sent
to Petrograd TO overcome the remorse
cf5M tTeshesneko', whom, he evidnntlv ]
thought stn De Russian minister Uf feas
eign affairs" towards Frances plans
OF conquest They point out that NJ.
Thomas went to Petrograd about three
weeks after the revolution, that IL,
about March !, and that his sole pur
pose was to get into communication
with the counsel Of soldiers and work.
mems delegates as a fellow socialist,
SO as to understand their point OF
view.
RUSSIA NOT PROTESTING.
At that time NJ. Techecneke was
practically unknown in France. as he
had held the office. not Of foreign Sec
retary but Of minister OF finance for
only two weeks. Milukoff was then
foreign secretary and continued to con-
duct all the country's foreign affairs
for the first six weeks Of NJ. Thomas
visit.
Russia. 1t is stated. has never pro-
tested against its allies peace aims as
represented. but, has merely sought an
understanding about them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
Flames Sweep
Valley; Eleven
Persons Dead

TERNiE, q. c.. July 3o-Elev-
on men are known to DO
q dead as a result Of the fire
which swept the Spruce river val
ley, fifteen miles northeast Of here
Saturday afternoon, twenty-six
others are unaccounted for. 1t 10
known that fifty-six men were
trapped by the flames, but thirty
Of these arc unaeoounted for. The
various directions In which the
fuoitives sought to escape destruc-
tion has made II difficult to check
up the survivors and Il will be
some time before the result 10
known.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
ARMY AVIATORS
IN FAST FLIGHT

Bloomington, Ill.,, July 30. - Major
Dunsworth. Captain Brown and Lieu
tenant Smith, veteran flying instruc-
tors" at Rantoul, flew to this city to-
day, covering the IS miles In 20 min
utes. They were aided by the strong
wind.
The officers came here to pick out
q landing for the twenty-five students
who are to make 'cross-sky fly" to
this city Thursday. These are the
first aeroplanes to visit this city from
Chanute field. They made a perfect
landing on the Bloomington Country
club grounds, where they took dinner,
returning to Rantoul at o'clock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
TO TESTIFY
AGAINST WALLACE

Davenport, July 30-Federal ofiicials
and United States secret service men
are arriving here in large numbers to-
day to be present at the special ses-
sion Of the federal grand jury called to
investigate the affairs Of Daniel H.
Wallace. charged with making traitor
GUS utterances In lecture here last
Wednesday evening. It is expected to
have nearly 100 witnesses testify at
the investigation. The part taken by
leading German-American citizens in
bringing Wallace here will also be
thoroughly investigated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
Insurance Firm
At Sioux City
Loses Charter

NEs MONIES, July 3o.-The
certificate Of authority Of
the Equity Mutual Fire In
suranee company Of Sioux City
was revoked today by the state
Insurance department which gave
insolvency as the cause for the
action. The statement Of the
company submitted TO the insur-
anee department for six months
ending June 80, 1917, gave its
gross assets at $16, 6,5ot.56 with
total liabilities Of $3a256.23.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
SLAV TRAITORS
SENT TO DEATH
koRNILoFF ORDERS WHOLESALE
EXECUTIONS OF SOLDIERS
FOR pEsERTloN.

London, July so.-The correspon-
dent Of the Times at Russian south
west headquarters after describing the
desertions and panic Of the Russian
troops says General Korniloff's meas.
ures against indiscipline have been ap-
proved and that he is executing desert.
ers by wholesale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
Find Slackers,
Gregory Tells
u. S. Attorneys

vYYAsHINcToN, July 3o.- De-
. elaring that thousands OF
w mon Of draft age evaded
registration and have escaped tho
call to the army, Attorney Gen.
erai Gregory today Instructed all
United States attorneys 20 be-
gin a round up Of the slackers
and start criminal prosecutions.
He made the order general and
did not designate any particular
states or districts for special at
tention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
NATIONAL DRY LAW
IS BEFORE SENATE

Washington, D. c., July 30-Nation-
al prohibition came before the senate
today for debate. under agreement to
vote Wednesday Lively discussion
covering wide range Of war questions
was expected from both advocates and
opponents Of prohibition. and dry lead
ers predicted victory by only one or
two votes more than the necessary
two-thirds majority.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
TAX DEBATE IN
SENATE NEXT WEEK

Washington. D. c.. July s0-Methods
Of increasing revenues from the war
tax bill to at least $1.943. 900, 900 from
its present total of 81 $40. .070. 900 were
considered today by the senate finance
committed Chairmen Simmons hoped
to report the revised bill to the senate
by Thursday or Friday SO that debate
might begin the first Of next week at
the latest
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
eRJrIsH vEssEL SUNK.

London, July 30.-The British cruis.
er Ariadne Of 1000 tons has been tor.
pedoed and sunk according to an Off
fial statement issued today by the
British admiralty
Thirty-eight members Of the Ariad.
mes crew were killed by the explosion.
All the others were saved
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
VETERAN CALIFORNIA
EDITOR SUCCUMBS

Los Angeles. Cal. July so.-GeneraI
Harrison Gray Otis, president and gen
eral manager Of the Los Angeles
Times. died today at the home here Of
his son Law HARRY Chandler
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
REHL PAPERS SUPPRESSED.

Petrograd, July 30. Premier and
Minister Of War Kerensky, has sup
pressed the newspapers Justice" and
Justice for the Trenches" German
ophile organs OF the social democratio
workmen's party.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31

Army baker and loaf Of bread loaf Of bread weighing
found
table The bread has Of and
tissad greatly
the and recruits life in the their
applicants. f-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
ENDS;
Men At Work
switchmen In Chicago Re
turn To Posts After
Night of Conferences.

Chicago, July 30-The strike OF
switchmen belonging to the Brother
hood Of Railway Trainmen. involving
more than $500 men In the Chicago
switching district was called OF short
ly before o'clock this morning after
an all night conference between repre-
sentatives Of the switchmen and the
nineteen railroads involved. The men
were ordered to return to work at
once.
The settlement followed a series Of
conferences which lasted throughout
the night, the last being a meeting OF
the conference committee Of managers
Of the roads affected and q committee
Of seven grand officers representing
the Order Of Railway Conductors.
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers,
and the Brotherhood OF Locomotive
Fireman and Engineers, the latter rep
resenting the B. of r. T.
STRIKE CHIEF AGREES.
This conference lasted for two hours
after which the vital questions at issue
were disposed Of and the agreement
was taken to James Murdoch, leader
of the striking switchmen. He assent
ed to the agreement and word was i'm
mediately sent out for men to proceed
to their work. without prejudice or
loss Of seniority"
According to Joint statement made
BY the conferees the closed shop
which Is said to have been primary
cause for the calling Of the strike.
ceases to be an issue, 1t being stated
that matters at issue are to be settled
without the adoption of closed shop
rule or any rule that might fairly be
considered as equivalent to ouch"
TO ADJUST DIFFERENCES.
The meal period question Is to be
settled by commission of eight, meet
ing in New York
Appointment Of yardmasters, rein
statements and employment Of new
men is to be settled by board con-
sisting Of L e. Sheppard. chairman:
VIM Clark. NJ. W. Cadet. II. e. Wills.
L. J. Griffing, Arthur j. Lowell and s.
A. Boone. representing the switchmen
and the managers conference COM
mittee representing the railroads.
Several minor issues are yet to be
settled but arrangements we're made
for further meetings tomorrow when It
is believed they will be adjusted.
STREET CAR MEN SEEK FARLEY.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
GERMANS FORGE AHEAD.

Berlin, July S0.-German troops are
advancing through the Suchawa val
ley in the Austrian province of Buko-
wilma towards the town of Seletyn. 1t
was announced officially today by the
German general staff. The Germans
also have pushed forward to the east
OF the Upper Moldova valley.
The statement says the Russians are
holding the heights to the east Of the
river Zbrocz on the Russian frontier,
which has been crossed by the Teutons
1T several points
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
STREET CAR MEN SEEK FARLEY.

Springfield. July 30.-The interven-
ton Of Mayor Charles T. Baumann.
will be sought by strikers today to in
duce A. d. Mackie. general manager Of
the street car company to meet the
representatives Of strikers in a confer
ence, which has caused daily disturb
ances Since last Wednesday. Recogni-
tion Of the union is said to be the de-
mand which stands In the way Of a
settlement Mr.. Mackie reiterated his
determination today not to treat with
union men.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
80 GERMAN
AIRPLANES
SHOT DOWN
British Lose Thirteen Craft
In Thrilling Battle Above
(, Lines In Belgium; Ru-
manians Take Six Towns.
BRITISH INFANTRY
ADVANCE WITHHELD
Associated Press Summary

Associated Press Summary
Whatever military development may
be impending on the Belgian front, the
great artillery battle there has not
yet resulted in infantry movements OF
independence Today's British Official
statement is colorless, contrasting
strongly with the recent German ofii-
cial reports Of unprecedentedly heavy
gunfire in this area.
Color Is lent the assumption that
, operations on notable scale are IN
prospect there, however, by the ON.
cial accounts from London Of the IN.
tensive aerial work in progress. IN
which Photographic observations on
a large scale have been carried out.
The destruction of aircraft yesterday
was heavy on both sides, thirty Ger
man machines being downed and thir.
teen British machines reported mis-
sing.
The French front likewise was de-
void last night of infantry activity
aside from raiding excursions.
RUMANlANs CONTINUE ADVANCE
London. July 3o.-Six villages were
taken in another advance by Ruman-
statement issued by the Rnmanian
war Offices. The statement reads:
"On July 81, between the valleys OF
Casin and Putna we again advanced
some kilometres and occupied the vii
lagos Of soveia, Dragoslav, Negrilesti,
Topesti. Valeassares and Colacul. We
again took prisoners and some motor
batteries and war materials"
PATROLS IN NIGHT FIGHTS.
Except for small encounters be-
tween British and German patrols
near Bpllecourt and Acheyille last
night there was nothing to report on
the British front in France. The ON
cial statement issued today says:
There was nothing Of especial i'm
portance last night on the British
front. There were small encounters
between our own and the enemy's pa.
trolls in the neighborhood Of Bulle-
court and Acheville."
FRENCH IN ARTILLERY BATTLE.
Paris, July 30.-Last night there
were violent artillery duels In the
Aisne and Verdun regions OF the
French front. The French of1cial
statement issued this afternoon says
that the German surprise attacks at
various points along the front were
repulsed. The statement reads:
1.-THE night was marked by rather
violent artillery actions. notably In
the sectors of Braye-En-Lannois and
Epine De- -Chevregny In the region of
the monument at Hurtebise and on
both banks of the river Meuse.
Surprise attacks by the enemy at
various points OF the front were re-
pulsed by our fire."
GERMANS FORGE AHEAD.
Berlin, July 30.-German troops are
advancing through the Suchawa val
ley in the Austrian province of Buko-
wilma towards the town of Seletyn. 1t
was announced officially today by the
German general staff. The Germans
also have pushed forward to the east
&A~ YYn~or NFnId4ro va11av
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
WILSON RENEWS
WAR ON BOARDS
Opposes Food Control Trio
and Congressional Ex-
penditure Committee.
HoovER's POST IS SAVED.

7VOVEH'S POSI IS SAVED.
Washington, D. c. July 3d.
conferees on the food bill late to-
day agreed to President Wilson's
demand for one food administrator
instead Of q board Of three az pro-
posed by the senate. The lndivid.
uaI administrators Will not be sub
Iect to confirmation.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-29
TRADE AT
(iOdfrey's Cut Price Grocery

Where twenty per cent Com
pare to1 prices with those Of any
CAR KING 0URNothng any price 10 h. sacks
40 H. sacks Geld Medal .....,..........,. .. 500
~ b fine gra0ulsted sugar Al
with lbs G. 6. Plantation Coffee for
o. Wh Of Gunpowder Tea at
cu plantation coffee
money back '
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-29
NEW FORK CAN RAISE
HALF A MILLION MEN
State Health Department Furnishes
Result of its Census Data.

Albany.-If the United States becomes
emhrolled In war more than half a mil
lion men will be available in this state
for military service and about the same
number will be ready for secondary de-
Tense.
This information, obtained by the
state health department from census
data of the physical condition of men
presenting themselves for enlistment,
has been given to Adjutant General
Stotesbury.
The estimated population OF New
York state for 1917 is 10,49o6oo or
this number 2,4SO.000 are males from
eighteen to foIty-flve years old and liza
Bile to military service.
The report of the adjutant general OF
the United States for the year ending
June 30, 1916, shows that less than n
quarter Of the applications for enlist
mept at recruiting stations throughout
the country were accepted. On this
basis $4,000 men would be available
for military service in this state. Act
ing state Health Commissioner vii
liams estimates that the physical con
dtion of at least the same number
would not be such as to prevent them
from home defense service.