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The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1917-03-16

John A. Hendricks of Lotus, an
employee of the C. M. & St. P. Ry.,
was in the city Wednesday.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1917-03-16

c.. A. Mclean Of Tyson was a
business visitor in the city We'd
nesday.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1917-03-16

Joseph Murphy Of Spokane
was the guest Of r. E. Davis in
this city on Tuesday.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1917-03-16

The Presbyterian ladies will
hold cooked food sale at the
st. Maries Meat Market Saturday
afternoon.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1917-03-16

The mid-week activities of the
M. e. Church were discontinued
on account of the evangelistic
services at the Presbyterian
church. The st. Patrick social
announced by the Ladies Aid of
the M. e. church was also called
off on this account.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
U. S. DEFINES STRUGGLE.

London, April 12. Addressing the
American Luncheon club today
Premier Lloyd George said the ad-
vent of the United States into the war
had given the final stamp and seal to
the character of the conflict. which
was struggle aginst military autoc-
racy.
The premier said he was not sur
prised that America had taken time to
make up her mind as to the character
of the struggle, having regard to the
fact that most OF the great wars ir
Europe in the past had been waged
for dynasty ACKNOWLEDGMENT and con-
quest
Early in the war. Mr. IAoyd-George
continued the United States did not
comprehend what had been endured in
Europe for years from the military
caste in Prussia. Saying that Prussia
was not democracy but that
Emperor William had promised it
would be after the war, he added
II think the kaiser is right"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
RAILROAD MEN
PLANPATR|0T|C
ELEbRA I ION
Railroaders Will Have Flag
Raising at Junction Yards
Friday Afternoon, 1 80
SOLDIERS TO TAKE
PART IN PROGRAM

The men OF the Milwaukee Junction
In the various branches Of employment
OF that big railroad company are not
lacking in their patriotism and to show
their loyalty and devotion to Old Glory
have arranged program for Friday It.
ternoon to which everybody In the city
Is invited.
A nag raising with all the martial
pomp due such an occasion win b0
staged by the railroad men who have
already procured large flag and will
Ing hands erected pole or stan nifty
feet high in the yards between the
yardmaster's and car repairer's ofIices.
The mayor Of the city, superintend-
ent Of the division, G. A. R., national
guard and citizens from various walks
OF life will participate in the program
which begins at 1880 o'clock. Business
at the yards in so far as possible, will
be suspended for the occasion and the
terminal will be made safe for the
crowd that attends.
The program includes addresses BY
Mayor Leeny, a former switchman In
the Milwaukee yards. Superintendent
]. M. Oxley, Mike Skinner Of the car
department who represents the g. A.
r. among the employees and other
speakers from various walks of life.
The band, flfe and drum corps, mem
bers Of Companies G and M are given
place on the program and q salute viii
be fred by the soldiers when Old Glory
Is run up and tlnfurled on the stA1
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
THINK END IS NEAR
Underwriting Circles In London Are
Putting Clauses In Policies Re-
qarding Peace.

London. April IA feeling in some
quarters that the war may end before
the last OF the year is indicated by the
fact that in underwriting circles busi-
ness was done yesterday "to pay total
loss II peace is not declared before De-
cember 81" at Is guineas per cent.
Some time ago business was done at
the rate Of 156 per cent against the
declaration Of peace within eighteen
months. A report in Wall street that
ten to one was being offered at Lloyd's
that peace would be concluded within
ninety days was described as more in
the nature Of jocular bet than an at.
tempt to trade. The wide betting odds
frequently mentioned are not seriously
considered as indicative of market
opinion. Cargo insurance rates be-
tween England and America hold firm
at around eight to ten guineas per
cent, according to the steamer, and in
surance for securities varies between
twenty and thirty shillings per cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
SOLDIERS HOME Is
SCENE OF BIG RALLY

Qpincy, H.. April 12-Nearly one
thousand veterans of the civil war.
members of the Illinois soldiers and
sailors home here. last night roared
their approval of the stand taken by
the government In declaring war upon
Germany. Resolutions in support of
the government were adopted.
Unanimous demands to throw 'em
out" greeted the announcement OF gu
perintendent John F. Andrew that re-
ports had reached him that two men,
bers had expressed disloyalty to the
United States. Women members OF
the home lent local color to the meet
ing by waving small American flags.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
FOOD SITUATION IN
GERMANY SERIOUS
PROSPECT FOR TROUBLE GREAT.
Err AS DAY FOR CUTTING
RATIONS DRAWS NEAR,

London, April 12-The food situation
is dominating all other considerations
In Germany, according to the Berlin
Vorwaerts as quoted in an Amsterdam
dispatch to the Central News. The
vorwacrtss says:
'NotwsssstAnding all the sbis events
the new food regulations which are to
be introduced on April Is form the ex-
elusive subject Of discussion in the
most considerable circles Of the people.
The nearer the fateful day approaches
the greater becomes the tension. A
diminution in the bread ration forms
a serious difficulty for the entire popu-
lation and causes great preoccupa-
ton"
Some weeks ago the German news
papers announced that the bread ra-
ton would be reduced by one-fourth
beginning April 16 owing to the scare
ity of wheat 1t was stated that the
potato ration would be continued at
five pounds weekly and that $50
gramms weekly would be added to the
meat ration.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
GIVING BOOST TO
ACRE CORN WORK
Boys of the County Being
Urged to Enter Contests
for Increasing Yield

The Agricultural Extension depart
ment of the Iowa State college at
Ames Is sending out letters to the
county superintendents asking to urge
the boys in their counties to join the
boys acre corn growing contests.
These contests are backed by Ames
college and also by the U. S. depart.
ment Of agriculture.
There is no charge for membership
in the clubs and much valuable infor-
nation and literature on corn growing
are given. In addition money rewards
are given as prizes in the corn con-
tests. Educational trips to the Interna-
tional Livestock show at Chicago or to
the Ames short course will be given
also.
Last year 2100 boys entered the con-
test and scores of them showed that
100 bushel yields are puossible. In
1915 winners in the club grew an
average Of 91.9 bushels per acre, near
ly 60 bushels more per acre than the
men of the state. These figures illus
trate the worth Of good seed, and show
the need Of efficient business methods
in farming.
Within few weeks the corn plant.
ing season will start in this section,
and R. L. Gardner, county superin.
tendent, is urging the boys to join the
clubs now. Mr.. Gardner will be glad
to furnish any information to the boys.
The club Is limited to boys between
the ages Of 10 and 10 years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
U.S.. PREPARING FOR
BIG WAR COUNCIL
DELEGATIONS FROM ENGLAND
AND FRANCE EXPECTED HERE
WITHIN TEN DAYS,

Washington, D. c., April 1.-THE
government today began to prepare
for important war councils to be held
here soon with commissions from
England and France. The state de-
partment announced it expects the ar
rival within ten days of a British dele
cation, headed by Foreign Minister Ar
;.si@f.J Balfour, and inciud,ug ht4l,,fral
de Chair, representing the navy. Cen
eral Bridges, representing the army,
and the governor of the Bank of Eng
land. 1t was learned authoritatively
also that French commission, head
ed by NJ Viviani, minister of Justice
and former premier, will arrive about
the same time.
The conferences will take up such
questions as the steady supply of mu-
nitions and food to the entente allies,
the proposed $3,000.000,000 loan. nav
al cooperation, military participation of
the United States, readjustment Of dip
lomatic relations between the United
States and the entente nations, rela-
tions with the remaining neutrals and
future peace terms.
Although as result of the confer
ences concert Of action to effect the
thorough military and naval coopera-
tion is certain. 1t is felt that the discus.
sions will not change the United
States traditional policy Of not enter
ing into European alliances.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
ASKS AUTHORITY
TO SOLICIT HELP

Des Moines. April I'm letter ad-
dressed today to the postmaster gen.
eral. A. l.. Urick, state labor commits
sioner. requested that anaexecutive or
der be issued compelling postmasters
throughout the state to hang in the
postofffces the help wanted bull, Hs
sent out monthly by the state laNtr
department. \.
The commissioner asserted that at
the present time the bulletins are mail
ed but usually are destroyed by post
masters.
In a statement issued today the com
missioner declared that there was a
serious shortage Of single men to help
Iowa farmers with their spring plant.
ing. Many married men are available,
he said, but few farmers have accom-
modations to provide for the hired
hands wife and family.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
VOELMEK SPEIKS AI
DAVENPORTS RALLY

Davenport, April 12-Twenty thou
sand people thronged the streets in the
business section of Davenport last
night to participate in and view tho
patriotic demonstration arranged, to
pledge their loyalty to the president.
Two Of the largest halls in the city
were filled to overflowing with the
crowds, who cheered the speakers, as
they promised tho aid Of every Daven.
porter to the president.
Among the speakers were A. F. Daw-
son and Henry Vollmer, former con-
gressmen, and Judge Nathaniel
French. Henry Vollmer, speaking for
the Americans Of German birth or d.
scent in the community. said that
while their hearts were heavy with sor-
row, their every effort Of mind and
body was pledged without mental 70
servation Of any kind to the prestdent
and congress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
NOT TO WAGE WAR
Brazil Expects to Merely Sever DipIo.
n1atic Relations With Germany for
the Present.

Rio Janeiro. April PIT Is believed
here that the government will conflne
itself for the present to the severance
of diplomatic relations with Germany
and that declaration Of war will not
be issued. at least in the immediate fu-
ture. A decision as to seizing the Ger
man ships in Brazilian harbors has
been postponed The German minister
was given his passports at Petropolis
last night.
DR.. I4auro Muller, Brazilian foreign
minister, has issued denial Of the re-
port that ne advocated damage COM
pensation from Germany for the loss
of the Parana and the punishment Of
the submarine commander, rather than
a breach Of relations. Dr. Muller says
that Immediately after the Parana
was torpedoed he recognized that 1t
was not a question for indemnity but
for action.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
War arDepartn1ent
Will Issue Call
For5OO,OOO Men

w in gton, D. c.,
April IL. The war de-
partment prepared today
to issue instructions to re-
cruiting officers whic h
will be in effect a call for
100000 volunteers to fill
up the regular army and
the existing units Of the
national guard.
All recruits enlis ted
since the declaration of
war and those to be en-
listed hereafter, will be
notified that they will be
discharged at the close Of
the war, putting them in
the status Of war time
volunteers.
By this plan, while ab-
sorbing the volun teer
spirit Of the country, the
feasibility Of depending
entirely upon volunteers
will be dem onstra ed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
MAP OUT PLACE OF
RAILROADS in WAR
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION "a
CIlITIES WILL BE HANDLED
UNDER ONE HEAD.

Washington, D. c., April INA
tional transportation facilities of the
principal railroads of the United
States during the war will be merged
voluntarily and operated under the
general direction of central execu-
tive committee Of seven, cooperating
closely with the government In hand.
ling troops. military supplies and gen.
eral commodities.
This committee consists of Fairfax
Harrison, of the southern, chairman,
Howard Elliott of the New Haven:
Samuel Rea Of the Pennsylvania;
Hale Holden of the Burlington; and
Julius Krutteschnitt. of the Southern
Pacific = all named yesterday at a
Of railroad heads here, when
the plan was devised; Daniel Willard,
president of the Baltimore and Ohio,
chairman of the council Of national
defense's advisory commission, ex-of-
fcio member; and one other to be ap-
pointed by the interstate commerce
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
ARRANGING AID FOR ALLIES
Think Bulgaria
viii Seek Peace
With the Entente

London, April IL. Re-
ports from a Swiss source
have been received in
Rome that the Bulgarian
minister at Berne has
made overtures to the en-
tente ministers with a view
to the conclusion of a
separate peace, says the
Exchange Tele his
Rome correspondent.
Similar advices regard
ing Bulgaria are sent by
the Exchange Telegraph
representative at Lau-
same. He reports that the
Gazette Of that city states
it has learned that semi
official Bulgarian dele
gates are in Switzerland
endeavoring to arrive at a
basis for a separate peace
with representatives Of
the entente.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
ILLINOIS SCHOOL
GIVEN INSPECTION

Urbana. ILL.,, April 12-Members Of
the Illinois legislature today began a
three day inspection of the University
of Illinois. the chemical laboratories
receiving first attention. Special at.
tention was given today to demon
strating to the legislature the part
plays in warfare Chemical
processes in powder manufacture the
importance OF various chemical sub.
stances to electrical work ard the aid
which expert analysis Of soils and fer.
tilizers is 70 agricultural development.
were explained to the visitors
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
SURE OF PLOT IDEA
Extended Investigation Into PennsyI
vania Munitions Factory Explo.
sion Affirms Belief.

Chester, Pa, April 12-After extend
ed investigation company officials to-
day reafirmed their belief that an in
genious plan, conceived In the brains
of enemy plotters, was the cause Of the
disastrous explosion on Tuesday at the
plant Of the Eddystone ammunition
corporation, near here. They asserted
their conviction that the disaster was
deliberately perpetrated as part OF a
campaign OF terrorism.
Opposed to this view Is the state.
ment of G. Chal Port, state fire mar
shall, declaring there Is no evidence Of
plot.
Police investigation Of the probable
cause has developed nothing tangible
police officials now devoting them.
selves to running down the myriad
"clues" and rumors that, have flourish
ed since the disaster. There remains
one other enquiry, thas Of operatives
of the department Of justice, and these
agents are making no statements, pur.
suant to the policy of their department
since the United States entered the
world war
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
HIGHER RATES ARE
GRANTED IN PART

Washington, D. c., April Pin
creases in freight rates by western
roads on a variety OF commodities
from Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis
Kansas City. Omaha, st. Louis, Mem
phis and bther large cities In the
middle west to towns and cities in
Michigan, Wisconsin. Iowa and Mis-
souri, and other middle western states
were granted in part today by the in
terstate commerce commission.
Increases were permitted on agricul.
tural implements in car load lots; bur-
lap press cloth, candy, grapes, hollow
building blocks and tiles, soda and
soda products and stone in car loads.
Increases on other commodities
were disapproved with the exception
Of those on dairy products, being fur
ther investigated
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
PLAN TO RECALL
BILL ON JUDGES

Des Moines, April IL. The Kimball
bill. which would provide for the re-
peal Of the non-partisan judiciary law
was to be recalled for consideration by
both house and senate today, following
the adoption by both houses late yes
terday Of concurrent resolution to
that effect. 1t was planned by leaders
to kill the bill by referring 1t to the
house sitting committee. rather than
have members of either body go on
record as voting for either the original
measure or for the Jones amendment
which struck out the enacting clause
OF the bill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
HEAVY RAIN SAVES
WHEAT IN KANSAS

Kansas City. Mo-, April Trains
that soaked the wheat and grain belts
Of Oklahoma and Kansas yesterday
saved thousands Of acres that would
have been ruined had the drought con.
tinued few days more, according to
the opinions expressed today by agrf
cultural experts. Reports received here
today Indicated that at various points
in Kansas the rain was continuing.
In Oklahoma reports from Tulsa and
Muskogee were that rain was falling
in eastern Oklahoma. while cloudy
weather continued at Oklahoma City,
in the central part Of the state follow.
ing yesterdays rains.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
PLAN TO REDEEM MEN
LOST BY DRINK HABIT

Chicago. April IA plan to redeem
for war duty hundreds Of men In Chi
cago who have lost all physical stam-
ina through over indulgence In alco-
hol was made public today by Herman
Schuettler, chief Of police At meet
ing of police captains. Chief Schuet.
tier outlined series of raids on sa-
looms and cheap lodging houses In the
downtown district With the coopera.
tion Of municipal judges, 1t is planned
to send the men taken to the Bridewell
for treatment and work which will fit
them for places on the farms. in the
factories and the army and navy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
CONSCRIPTION BILL
WILL BE DELAYED

Des Moines, April II. The military
conscription bill introduced by Senator
Rule OF Mason City and referred to the
military committee probably will not
come up for action before Saturday, 1t
was announced today by the author OF
the bill.
The senator said he had decided to
await the result OF the campaign now
being conducted to bring recruits into
the national guard before calling up
his bill, which would permit the gov
ernor by proclamation to call men BE-
tween the ages Of 1S and 45 to the
colors.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
INCREASE GUARDS
ON DUTY IN IOWA

Des Moines, April IL. Orders is-
sued today by Adjutant General Guy E.
Logan provided for an increased num-
Der Of men in the details OF national
guardsmen who have been stationed at
various points in the state. guarding
bridges and public buildings. Reported
assaults on the guardsmen at several
points. eliminating in the shooting
here last night of Private Mooney OF
the First infantry was the reason given
for the order
Mooney was not seriously hurt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
TRUE, BUT uNrMPoRrANr.

Copenhagen, April 12 (Via London)
The battle Of Arras, in the opinion
Of the German press, is an event of
only local Importance, lamentable II is
true, but already brought to stand
still and not affecting in any degree the
strategic situation. 1t is Interpreted by
general consent as part Of the plan OF
the Anglo-French command, foiled in
Its intentions Of delivering shattering
blow on the Somme front, to roll up tho
new Hindenburg line by assaults on
both f1anks at scissors and Arras.
Both attempts are already described
as failures, despite regrettable losses
in men and probably guns. The British
official reports are given scanty notice
and are printed in inconspicuous type
without headlines The censorship
authorities are evidently assured that
the reading public generally accept the
German version and that confidence in
Field Marshal Won Rindenburg Is un.
impaired.
An interview between the field mar
shal and a Spanish correspondent Is
given prominence by the German press
and shares headline honors with the
battle OF Arras. In this interview Won
Hindenburg ayows his confidence in
the 1rmness of the German fronts on
the west and east and expresses a con-
viction that the submarine campaign
will not fail. It has had an effect on
public opinion where the field marshal
still bulks large as confidence in.
spring hero.
yorwaerts. now almost as much
government organ as the I.okal An
feiger, says that the Strengthening OF
the world league by the acquisition OF
Brazil. Chile, Peru or other possible
recruits in that part of the world is
not Of the slightest military import
ance. II laments. however, the loss of
the fruits OF the long years Of German
pioneer efforts in South America.
Evidence of the changed character
of this socialist newspaper and Of the
spirit Of the socialist majority group
which now controls its policy is given
by another remarkable leading article
by Paul Lentsch. who endeavors to
align the socialists with the
emperor and Chancellor Won Beth
Hollweg for the postponement
of Prussian franchise reform until af-
ter the war, He argues that the move
ment for action on this matter now is
scheme to overthrow the chancel-
lor and therefore against the socialist
interest.
American questions are generally
subordinated in the news columns of
the press.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
PRESIDENT THANKS
4 COLLEGES OF u. S.

New Haven, Conn, April 12-Presi
dent Wilson in an interview in the
Yale News today pays tribute to the
epirit of American colleges In the pres
ent national emergency. He says:
1.-The patriotic spirit of the American
college man of today has never been
surpassed in any other age. Our
American universities are the source
Of production Of efficient and well
trained men for all branches OF nation
III service in times OF peace or war Up.
on such men as Yale has given to the
country has been based the strength
of the American nation"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
KILL AGENT AS HE
LANDS SMUGGLERS

San Diego, Cal, April 12-It was re-
ported here today that an American Sc
cret service agent was killed aboard
an ammunition smuggling schooner re-
ported Tuesday as having been captur-
ed by U. S. destroyers while on the
way to a Mexican port. The agent
who was said to have boarded the YES
sci after she was beached. was shot
and killed by one Of the smugsler's Of
ficers, according to the report
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
LONG SESSION OF
HOUSE IS NOW ON

Des Moines. April II. The "call of
the house" was put into effect today by
the Iowa house of representatives and
will remain in effect until the end OF
the session Saturday night. A night
sssion was scheduled for tonight in the
house and possibly in the senate in an
effort to pass important legislation be-
fore adjournment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
CHICAGO WOMEN
WORKING FOR BILL.

Chicago. April 12-scores Of Chicago
women. many Of them mothers whose
sons have volunteered for service,
have started movement 20 send let
tiers and telegrams to congressman.
urging them to work for conscription
and universal service. Many Of the
women are prominent in the social
and club life of the city.