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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
HIGH PRICES MAKE
CROP ARECORDO ONE
STATISTICS SHOW THAT 1916 WAS
BANNER YEAR FOR THE
PRODUCERS.

Washington, d. c., Jan 1S.-Ameri-
can farm products attained a gross
value of $13, 3,449,000,000 in 1916, max
ing that year the greatest in point OF
value of any in the nations existence.
That estimate of the years gross value
of farm crops and animal products, an
nounced today by the department OF
agriculture, exceeds by $2.674,O00, 900
the total of 1915, the previous record
and by more than three and a half bill
lion dollars the value in 1914. Crop
production for the year was compare
lively low and did not reach record
figures except in few minor in
stances, but high prices sent total
values up.
Crops were valued at $9.111, 100000
and animal products at $4,33S, ,000,0 900.
The crop value exceeded that of 1915
by $2,204 100000 and OF 1914 by ST.
299,000,0O0. Crops alone in 1916 were
worth more than crops and animal
products combined in any year prior to
1912.
Four crops in 1915 each exceeded a
billion dollars in value. The corn
product is put at $2,296, 100000; cot
tom $1,406, 100000; hay, $1,162,000,.
900; wheat, $1.o26, 100000. Other
crops that exceeded one hundred mil
lion dollars were: Oats, $656,000, 900;
potatoes, $417, ,000, 900; wood lot prod
ucts, 1921 .000, 900: apples. $4,000, 900;
tobacco, $4,000. 900; barley, 100000.
900.
The level of prices paid to producers
for the principal crops on December l,
1916, was about 55.9 per cent higher
than year previous; 52.9 per cent
higher than two years before and 52.s
per cent higher than the average OF
the previous eight years on December
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PASTORS LEAVE
T OR HOMES
Swedish Lutherans Complete
Work of Convention With
Special Exercises

The annual meeting OF the Ottumwa
district of the Iowa Lutheran confer
ence which has been held in the First
Lutheran church Of this city came to
close Wednesday night with largely
attended reformation service, in com
memoration Of the beginning OF the
Lutheran reformation 400 years ago.
The chief address of the evening was
given in Swedish by the Rev. L. g
Abrahamson of Rock Island, ILL., He Is
one of the foremost men Of the Luther
an church in this country, both as a
church leader, being editor OF the
great Lutheran weekly, Augustana, and
as a preacher and lecturer. He holds
the attention of his audience by the
clearness and forcefulness Of his ad
dress and by his peculiar mannerisms
which seem to be a part of his per
sonality. For about twenty-five min
utes he spoke from manuscript, set
ting forth the history OF the reforma
tion movement with its two great prin
ciples, Sola Eide. or justification by
faith alone, and Biblia Sacra, or the
bible. the word of God and the only
infallible rule of faith and life.
Then brushing aside his manuscript
he continued for twenty minutes lou
ger. He waxed eloquent as he present
ed these principles as the great hert
tage of the reformation to be cherish
ed and kept by the church today. He
moved his audience to smiles and to
tears and stirred his hearers with a
fervent appeal to loyalty and service.
The second address of the evening
was given in English by Rev. Frank
Carlson Of Charlton He set forth the
wonderful opportunities of the Luth-
eran church. His was no easy task,
to hold his audience after the speech
just preceding, but he succeeded ad-
mirably and for half an hour he held
undivided attention, as he appealed
especially to the young to keep and
increase the heritage of the reforma-
tion.
Rev. Carlson has often spoken In OF
tumwa and is a popular speaker, but
this was perhaps his best effort. Be
fore and after these addresses the
church choir sang beautifully.
Before adjournment the customary
speeches OF thanks were spoken. Rev.
10. A. Iandell thanking the sOttumwa
|congregation for magnificent hospital.
ity. He said that the delegates and
pastors would all like to come back
again and hold another convention
here next week. Rev. p. O. Bersell
thanked the district on behalf Of the
church. As president of the district he
also officially greeted a. new pastor
welcome into the district, Rev. A. ].
Berghult Of Buxton. He also took
farewell of Rev. Frank Carlson who
leaves the district to become pastor
Of the large church in Kewanee. III.
The new pastor in Charlton will be
Rev. J. o. Lindquist of Kenora, Ont,
Canada.
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War Summary


The Russians apparently still
are on the offensive along the
Rumanian front. Berlin in its
oficial report today records no
aggressive activities by the Teu-
tonic forces, except for raiding
operation on the Moldavian from
tier, while mentioning the repulse
of a strong attack by the Rus
slams in the Oituz valley region.
On the Franco-Belgian front.
the driving back Of the British
near Loos after an advance in
connection with a mine explosion
is reported by the German stan.
The recent British attack near
Serre was made upon an ad-
vanced position which had been
evacuated by the Germans, 1t Is
declared, the British attacking
after the empty trenches had been
bombarded for several days by
their artillery.
Bulgarian artillery has been
vigorously bombarding from the
Dobrudja side OF the Danube hos
tile shipping in that stream and
entente military positions on the
opposite side. in the vicinity Of
Galatz, according to the Bulgar-
ian headquarters report Of Janu-
ary 16.
Petrograd's statement on the op-
Grafton In Rumania chronicles
Rumanian success southwest OF
Pralea, on the Moldavian western
front. where a height was sur
rounded and large number OF
prisoners and four machine guns
captured by Rumanian troops.
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CONTINUED on Page -
WOULD STOP u. s.
BUYING ABROAD

Washington. D. c., Jan. 1s.-Repre-
sentative Rodenburg of Illinois, re-
publican. today introduced a resolu.
tion designed to make illegal the pur-
chase OF government supplies from
any foreign Arm.
The resolution was prompted by
Secretary Daniels award to British
firm of contract for armor piercing
proiectiles.
Every consideration Of patriot
ism." the resolution says, requires
that supplies for the army and navy
and other departments of the federal
government should be manufactured
IN the United States by American
working men receiving American
wages"
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FACE LEAGUE
IDEA APPROVED
Supplementary Note From
Britain Explains Why
War Must Go On

London, Jan. is. Commenting On
the note of foreign Secretary BalfouT
supplementary to the entente reply TO
President Wilson, the Manchester
Guardian says:
"The most notable words in Mr.. Bal
four's dispatch are those, in which he
speaks of the American proposal for 4
league Of nations. The war has
shown that no international law Is OF
the least avail as a protection against
a power unscrupulous enough to dis
regard it and strong enough to desptse
the condemnation Of neutrals."
The newspaper expresses the belief
that there must be force behind inter-
national law and thinks this is contem-
plated in the American proposal OF q
league to enforce peace.
But what is necessary in discussing
the matter with Americans" says the
Guardian, is that we should make
them realize that the whole thing were
breath and words, unless they along
with the rest Of us, are prepared in
the end to put force into execution.
"The league must examine. discuss
and find methods Of adjusting national
difficulties and not merely maintain or
der but facilitate progress. The idea is
great one and with Mr.. Balfours
note it has made one further step to-
wards general acceptance"
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cIsr OF THE NOTE.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 18. The
entente allies, in note addressed by
Arthur Balfour, British foreign minis
ter, to Ambassador Spring-Rice and de.
livered today to the state department,
amplify their reply to President Will
sons peace note by explaining in de-
tail why they believe 1t impossible at
present to attain peace which VIII
assure such guarantees as they con-
slider essential.
The note also, explains why the al
lies demand the expulsion OF Turkey
from Europe: restoration of Alsace
Lorraine to France, Of Italia Irredentia
to Italy and the other territorial
changes sci forth.
Lesson Poorly Learned.
Those who think the future peace
Of the world may be insured by inter;
national treaties ana internatfona1
laws, the note says, have i'll learned
the lessons taught by recent history.
After charging that German infl,t
ence in Turkey had resulted in condt'
tions as barbarous and more aggres-
sive than were known under Sultan
Abdul Hamid, and that it had been
shown Germany cannot be expected to
respect treaty obligations, Mr.. Balfour
says:
$50 long as Germany remains the
Germany which, without shadow OF
Justification, overran and barbarously
Ill treated country It was pledged to
defend. no state can regard its rights
as secure If they have no better pro-
lection than solemn treaty"
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SEES PROVIDENCE
IN FOOD SHORTAGE

London, Jan. 18.-Dr. Roesicke,
president Of the German Farmers un-
ion is quoted in an Amsterdam dis
patch to Reuters as saying in an ad-
dress to the Schleswig- Holstein:
God has given us hint. He caused
the harvests Of the world to be so bad
that Great Britain finds it dificult to
feed herself. Therefore II we do not
prevent the wheat laden ships from
Australia and India reaching Britain
It is doubtful whether God will give
us such an opportunity. because he
demands that the hand shall be seized
which he stretches out to us"
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FUNERAL
Government officials to See That Dead
Admiral is Buried With the
Highest Of Honors.

Washington, D. c.. Jan. 1S.-A great
public demonstration to honor Admir-
al Dewey at his funeral here Saturday
was being planned today by various
government departments. Public SER
vices will be held in the capitol ro-
tunda at II o'clock and the body will
be carried at the head of long funer-
al cortege up Pennsylvania avenue
from the Dewey home. where private
services will be held earlier. High Of.
ficials, midshipmen from Annapolis.
sailors and marines, and other army
and navy units will be In the process.
sion.
Congress will be adjourned for the
day and all government departments
will close. At noon all senior ships
of the navy, wherever they are sta
toned In the world. will fire salute
of nineteen guns In honor OF the dead
admiral. Flags are to be at half mast
and the navy building will be draped
in black.
Rear Admiral Glennon. in charge of
the funeral arrangements, today ex-
tended invitations TO President Will
son, cabinet members, former secretar-
les and assistant secretaries OF the
navy and other high officials to attend
the public ceremonies at the capitol.
The admiral conferred with Senator
Tillman and Representative Padgett,
chairman of the congressional naval
committee, to arrange for the senate
and house members who will attend
the services in a body.
In addition to the naval and military
forces already designated to partici-
pate. sailors of the battieship Arkansas
in Hampton Roads today were ordered
to Washington.
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LEAK COMMITTEE
HUNTING COUNSEL
NO HEARINGS WILL BE IN ORDER
TILL SATISFACTORY LAWYER
Is SECURED.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 1s.-The
house rules committee investigating
the alleged 'leak' on President VII
sons peace note held no public hear
ings today, but the committeeman con
tinued their efforts to agree upon spe
cial counsel, authorized by the house
to direct the enquiry. Pending Sc
lection the taking OF further testimony
probably will be held in allegiance and
those summoned to testify allowed to
return home to await a further call.
Committeeman worked until late
last night trying to reach an agree
ment but without result. The diniculty
Is over the selection OF counsel salts
factory alike to both democrats and re
publicans. AS soon as a selection Is
made by the democrats they will sub
NIT the name to the republicans foI
approval The committee had before II
today number of names Of prominent
lawyers to select from.
Burieson Causes Stir.
Entrance of Postmaster General Bur
Lesson and Solicitor General Davis into
conferences today Of democratic mem.
bers Of the rules committee discussing
the future conduct of the enquiry into
the leak on President Wilson's peace
note into Wall street and the selection
of counsel for the committee, caused a
stir at the capitol.
Mr.. Burleson, who frequently con.
veys to congressional leaders personal
messages and the wishes of President
Wilson regarding legislation, appeared
unexpectedly at the committee rooms
and was Immediately taken into the
conference. Shortly afterward Mr
Davis arrived and was hurried into the
meeting by Representative Garrett OF
Tennessee.
Lindley M. Garrison, former secre'
tary OF war, 1t became known, is being
urged as counsel of the committee and
his employment, 1t was learned, Is be-
ing seriously considered.
Thomas w. Lawson has left Wash
ington but will return whenever the
committee desires his presence.
Lansing Enters Denial.
Secretary Lansing today denied
statements made at the "leak" hear
ing that he had breakfasted several
times at the Biltmore hotel In New
York with Bernard Barlch. He said
he did not know Mr.. Baruch and never
had any conversations with him. Sec
retary Lansing's authorized statement
was as follows:
while l dislike very much to dig
nify by denial false and malicious
scandal, at the sAm8 time the pub
,licity which has been given to some
OF the reports warrants me in saying
that in regard to the statement that
I breakfasted several times withs Mr..
Baruch at the Biltmore hotel implying.
assume, that gave him advance
information concerning the note to the
belligerents, / never to my knowledge
saw Mr.. Baruch at any time. do not
know him and never had any CONVEX
sation with him and I have been out
of Washington only once since cleo.
tion and that was to attend the army
and navy game in New York Novem'
ber 25."
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Continued on Page 81
REACH AGREEMENT
ON LIQUOR LAWS

Des Moines. Jan. 1S.-At confer
ence today between the attorney gen.
eral and representatives of the COM
mon carriers of the state, compro-
mise was reached on the question of
shipment Of liquor for personal con-
sumption, according to statement by
Attorney General H. M. Havner. Un-
der the compromise agreement no
liquor Of any kind is to be delivered
except in cases where the consignee
personally signs receipt for the same.
The new rules are to go into effect on
February 1.
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USE OF SUGAR IN
u. S. A. DECREASES

Washington, d. c., Jan. 1s-Ameri-
cas- sugar consumption in 1916 was
less than in any year since 1912. ac-
cording to estimates today by the de-
partment OF commerce. Heavy exports
and lighter imports, coupled with a
poor American crop, kept the per capt
ia consumption down to 7S.1a pounds
against 84.06 the year before and
1914 in 1914. The worlds production
declined last year more than four bill
lion pounds.
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ARMY FLIERS HUNT
FOR LOST COMRADES

Calexico. Cal, Jan. 1S. Five mill
tary airplanes were ready today to
continue the search for Lieutenant Col.
Harry G. Bishop and Lieut.. w. A. Rob.
ertson, two army fliers who have been
missing since January 10, when they
attempted a flight from San Diego. Cal.
to this city.
Three military airplanes are here
and two more were expected early to-
day from the army aviation school at
San Diego. They will fly over the
mountains as did the other three.
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GERARD READY TO
RESIGN IF NEED BE

London. Jan. IS. u. s. Ambassa.
dor Gerard offered to resign If Presi
dent Wilson disapproved his speech at
the banquet rendered him by the
American Association Of Commerce
and Trade, according to a Rotterdam
dispatch to the. Exchange Telegraph
company quoting Cologne telegram
The dispatch says the ambassador sent
a special message to Washington with
an explanation OF his speech and his
offer Of resignation II the explanation
was unsatisfactory.
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Day in Legislature
SENATE: Met at 10 a. m.

SENAIE. Met III ~ Il. III.
Senator Taylor, Buchanan, intro
duced bill for increase Of penalty
for violation "blue laws"
Senator Chase, Calhoun. introduced
bill standardizing width of roads.
Pass prohibitory constitutional
amendment.
Adjourned to 10 a. m. Friday.
HOUSE: Met at 10 a. m.
Concurred in resolution thanking
national guard.
Bills recognizing unions and regu-
lating issuance Of inJunctions, pro-
viding for free text books in coun-
try schools and amending laws re-
ferring to motor vehicles intro
duced.
Adjourned until 10 a. m. Friday.
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BANK ROBBERS IN
FIGHT WITH POSSE

Okemah. Okla, Jan. 1s.-A deputy
sheriff and a bank robber were killed
end a second alleged robber wounded
and captured early today in fight
between the fugitives and an Okfus.
kee county posse OF ten men. The
fugitives we're believed to be two Of
the band which held up the State
bank Of Harrah. Friday last, and since
then have been pursued and engaged
In several clashes with poeseA
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DANISH INDIES TO
BE DEWEY ISLANDS?

Washington, d. c.. Jan. 1s.-Change
of name of the Danish West Indies to
1.-The Dewey islands" In honor Of Ad-
miral Dewey was proposed In joint
resolution introduced today by Repre-
sentative Allen OF Ohio. who announc-
ed that ne was submitting letters to
President Wilson and to the foreign
affairs committees Of congress urging
the change.
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BANKERS
BOOST GOOD ROADS

Chicago, Jan. IA bond issue OF
$6O. .o00, 900 to be expended on state
system of good roads and in increase
OF automobile license fees have been
approved by the executive council of
the illinois Bankers association, 1t was
learned here today.
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MURDERER GIVEN 60 YEARS.

Council Bluffs. Jan. IS. Sixty years
at hard labor in the state prison at
Fort Madison Is the penalty the law
has inflicted upon the negro who mur-
derously assaulted Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kennedy and attacked the young wife
of their son in the little shanty home
north of Big Lake, near Council Bluffs.
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STUDENT ARRESTED.

Kansas City, Mo-. Jan. IS. H
Grady Webb, first year student in a
medical college here. was arrested in
connection with the 100000 registered
mail robbery near Central Station. w.
Va. Oct. 8, 1915.
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JAN,ToRs WIN STRIKE.

Chicago, Jan. 1s.-Practica,ly all Of
800 striking fiat janitors here had re-
turned to work today. officers of the
union asserted that most of the own
ers and managers of the 400 apart
ment buildings affected bad met de-
mands for an increase in wages of at
least 10 per cent.
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INDIA 70 RAISE FUND.

London, Jan. 1S.-The India office
announces that the government has
arranged to issue war loan of un-
limited amount in India. The entire
proceeds will be handed to the Brit
ish government for war purposes.
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POLES PREPARE
FOR NATIONALITY

London, Jan. ia Warsaw dis
patch to Reuters by way Of Amster-
dam quotes proclamation issued to
the Poles by the provisional state
council OF Poland. The proclamation
says in part:
''The great world, historical task Of
our people is the revival Of this state.
It's upbuilding and further expansion
to countries which have been snatched
from Russia and which inclines to
Poland
After saying that the council will
prepare the way for national repre-
sentation and constitutional regime
The proclamation continues:
"The creation Of large and we'll
disciplined Polish army, which will be
ready to hght, is a necessity for u.s.
Such an army represents the principal
oonditions Of an Independent state
0nd win contribute greatly toward the
realization of the frontiers necessary
20 Poland"
The proclamation concludes with an
appeal to all sons Of Poland not to
shirk their duty.
London, Jan. 18-Prince vaclaw Won
Nlemoyovski has been appointed vice
roy Of Poland by the German emper-
or, according to Warsaw dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph Co. by way Of
Amsterdam. Prince Niemoyovski was
recently elected crown marshal of Pc.
hnd. He is a grandson Of the presi.
cant Of the last Polish national govern.
ment of 1880.
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STEAMER ,s STRANDED,

Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 18. The
British steamer susquehanna, Boston
for Baltimore, stranded early today
four miles south Of Cobbs island, Va,
according to dispatch here. Help
has been summoned to her assistance
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BRITISH flee |. | |
Sweep P|NG Gs[AS
TO FIND RAIDER
Stesmship Owners Are Very
Much Worried Over the
Exploits Of Germans
CRUISER REPORTED
WORKING TO NORTH

New York, Jan. 18.-With the possi-
Dility that the German sea raider
which sank or captured from fifteen to
. score of allied ships is still continu-
Ing her depredations, steamship own
ers and marine underwriters were In
q state of nervous tension today. The
losses in ships and cargoes thus FAR
represent from $15,O0O,00O to $20,OOO,-
900.
"A Gordon OF British cruisers, report
ed to number fifteen is believed to be
sweeping the southern seas In search
OF the raider which, according to one
report, may be the auxiliary cruiser
vineta: according to another, the
cruiser Moewe, the same sea rover
which played havoc with allied ship
ping about year ago.
Steamship circles were especially
concerned today over wireless warn
ing that the German raider was work
ing northward to more frequented
lanes of steamship travel. The posi-
bility that the raider may have armed
and manned one or more of her prizes
and dispatched them also on COM
merce preying missions was another
source Of anxiety today. One report
was that the British steamer st. Theo-
dore was thus transformed.
Definite news of the fate OF this yes
sci and of the Yarrowdale. reported to
have on board some Of the crews OF
other captured vessels, was still lack
ing today.
Thirteen Americans are among the
237 victims of the German sea raider
who have been landed at Pernambuco,
according to advices from Rio Janeiro.
A Pernambuco newspaper prints
statement that the raider sank an Eng
lish ship without warning and that
four hundred persons are believed to
have lost their lives.
rHREE yEESELs SUNK.
Iondon, jan. as. Lloyds m
nouuces that the British steamer
Auchen Crag, 3,S16 tons. the sailing
ship Kinpurney and the Danish steam
er Omsk 1,674 tons. have been sunk.
It was also announced that the Gar
field, q British steamer Of 1,574 tons,
had been sent to the bottom.
A steamer has arrived In port with
eighty-four members Of the crews OF
the Auchencrag, Omsk and Kinpurney.
The steamer was forced to follow the
German submarine from January 13 to
January 16 when the vessel was order
ed to discharge cargo.
With the exception OF four members
OF the crew Of the Auchencrag the
crews of the vessels sunk were saved.