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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28

Pullman rates remain the same.
Communication and other suburban
rates on railroads are increased 10 per
cent. Fares on electric interurban
lines are not affected.
Special excursion, mileage, conven-
tion and tourist rates, with few ex-
.ceptions, are discontinued. Privileges
such as stop overs and free side trips
are abolished and excess baggage
charges are Increased.
e. WATER RATES GO UP, TOO
Both freight and passenger rates
On boat lines operated on the lakes,
rivers or coastwise by railroads are
to. be raised proportionatelysw with the
general Increases. Export and import
freight rates are ordered cancelled
and the higher domestic rates will ap-
ply to and from ports.
A number Of flat increases, instead
OF percentage additions, are ordered
for coal, coke, lumber, ore, stone,
grain, cotton, livestock, meats, sugar,
bullion and other commodities. Ex-
tension differentials and rate relation
ships between various localities are to
be. preserved SO far as possible but
many readjustments will have to be
mhde later.
All rates are subject to review by
the interstate commerce commission.
EXPENSES ARE INCREASED
In announcing that the rate In
creases are required by public inter
est, Director General McAdoo referred
to the s300,00O.0 900 or more added to
the payrolls OF labor under an order
published today. to the rapidly In
creasing cost of coal which he estimat-
ed this year alone at $160,0oo,o0O more
than last year, and to higher cost OF
every other material entering into rail-
road transportation. Operating ex-
penses. he estimated, will be between
$3.50, 0,ooO, 900 and $s60,000,000 greater
this year than the $2,s52,0o0,000 figure
Of last year.
No part Of the increase OF rates is
-. Do~a t~t
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
n ARlS, May 27.-After a long
interval the Germans again
began. to lombard Paris with
long range guns at $3.50 o'clock
this morning.
PRIEST DENIES
PLOT CHARGES
MEMBER OF SlNN FElN ExEcU
TIVE COMMITTEE DEFENDS
ORGANIZATION.

, Dublin, May 27.-The Rev. Malachi
Mac Branan has given out the follow.
ing signed statement:
''As priest and member Of the
Sim Fein executive for the past year.
l give you mysword Of honor. .bat the
governments official statement thai
negotiations have been carried on be-
tween the Sinn Fein executives and
Germany is a falsehood and that a
German invasion never was discussed
by the Sim Fein executive commit
,taa"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
SPOILED MEATS
SOLD FOR ARMY
TWO BIG PACKING coNsERNs
ARE ACCUSED BY v. s. TRADE
COMMISSION.

Washington, D. c.. May 27-Sale OF
spoiled meat and other food products
to the army, with the knowledge that
the food was unfit for human con
sumption" is charged in complaints
issued by the Federal Trade commits
sion against Morris & Co., and Wilson
& Co., two Of the five great packing
corporations.
It is alleged that thousands OF
pound of unfit meat and chickens
were sold to Camp Travis, Tex. Most
of It was detected and condemned, but
It. Is said some Of 1t may have been
passed and consumed.
SALES MADE IN DECEMBER
Details of the information upon
which the action is based were with
held by the commission. The an
nouncement and correspondence given
out withSit, however, show that the al,
legged offenses occurred last Decembef
an dare the same upon which indict'
ments were obtained in Texas by the
department of justice after an investi.
CATION OF reports by the food admins
tration. The indictments were dropped
because they were returned under
section of the food law, which car
ries no penalty.
NO PENALTY PROVIDED
Since then both the food admfnistra-
ton and the trade commission have
continued their Investigations II the
complaint now announced should be
sustained, the commission could do
no more than order the packers to
cease and desist" from the practices
Upon repitition, offenders may be
hailed into federal court.
A further report to the food admin.
istration from E. A. Peden, federal
administrator for Texas, Is expected
this week. Officials Of the administra
ton say they probably will find some
penalty to fit the cases, even II only
Ion the ground Of food wastage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
AISNE FRONT
COMES TO LIFE
SCENE OF NEW GERMAN THRUST
HAS WITNESSED ALLIED
VICTORIES.

washington, d. c., May 27.-The
front OF the German attack 10 along
the sector which usually 10 referred
to q the Aisne front. The preaeAt
battle limo runs along the Atlette
rtser north of the Aisne. over tie
larKer part OF this sector. the French
having advanced their line. The front
OF the attack Is about forty miles,
which is about fifteen miles shorter
than the line Of the original German
attack on March 21.
In turning to new sector to strike
their blow the Germans have taken
course contrary to that which had
generally been predicted by military
commentators. The view usually ex-
pressed has been that the Germans
were committed to heavily to their
campaign in Picardy and Flanders and
were occupying such dangerously ex-
posed positions that they were under
the necessity Of striking again at those
points when they resumed the attack.
The German strategy may contem-
plate a surprise attack in sufficient
strength to compel General Foch to
withdraw troops from the north, In
the hope of involving the allies SUI
ficiently on the Aisne front to weaken
their lines in Picardy and Flanders.
II the Germans counted on the
element of surprise to assist them in
the new attack they probably have
fallen into a miscalculation. It is
evident from the official British state.
ment that new disposition of troops
have been made along the Aisne front.
Before the March offensive the Brit
Iish line was on the Disc river south
Of St. Quentin. Going to the assist
ance of the British, the French took
over a sector extending to point east
Of Amiens. There has been no prev.
ious intimation of the presence Of
British troops on this part of the line
except for last nights German official
statement. In this statement 1t was
said that in the region Of the Aisne,
diers were taken prisoner.
American troops may, be taking
part in the new battle Early in the
spring there we're several references
in news dispatches to the presence of
Americans at that part of the line.
Part of these forces consisted of ar
tillery detachments in training but at
one point at least infantrymen were
in the trenches. There has been no
recent reference to Americans there,
however, and they may have been
withdrawn.
The front sbetween Soissons and
Rheims is difficult one, offering the
allies excellent facilities for defense.
The Germans already have sustained
two severe defeats on this front. Last
July they undertook what usually is
referred to as the crown princes Of
fensive, which met with the same fate
as all the other military ventures Of
the heir to the German throne. He
carried on the attack for several
weeks and met with a costly failure.
Last October the French launched an
attack and won brilliant success,
taking 1900 prisoners the first day.
The enemy was driven out Of the
Aisne valley and the line was ad-
vanced to the Ailette, the Germans
losing all the long disputed ridge OF
the Chemin des Danes
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
New Order Doubles
Some Freight Rates
Affecting Ottumwa.

Instead Of rs per cent. numer-
Gus freight rates in Iowa will be
! increased almost 100 per cent as
. result Of Director McAdoo's new
order, which is by far the most
revolutionary move made in many
years in connection with Ameri-
can railroads. On page the ef-
feet Of the new order OF some of
the freight rates governing Ottum-
wa shippers and public arc dis
cussed by c. A. Dawson, head of
the Commercial clubs freight rate
bureau.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
ROOSEVELT VISITS
DES MONIES TO-DAY

Des Moines, May 27.-Theodore
Roosevelt, touring several middle
western states under the auspices OF
the national security league, came t.
Des Moines today to address 8. mass
meeting at the coliseum tonight.
With the exception Of brief visit
to the Camp Dodge cantonment, whore
the former president was to speak ten
minutes, no formal activities were
planned for the day. $500 S. a.a.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
WOOD WILL BE KEPT
FROM WAR ZONE

Washington, d. c., May 27.-Major
General Leonard Wood will not ac-
company his division at Camp Fun
ston, Kan, when it finally moves over
seas. but It was understood today, will
assume command OF the department o.
the west with headquarters at San
Francisco.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
Increased Outlay Causes
Boost In Freight And
Passenger Charges, Ex-
ceeding $soo,ooO,Oo0 A
Year; State Rates Void.
Scent FARES AGAIN.;
MORE FOR PULLMANS

WashInoton, D. c., May H.
Director General McAdoo today
autographed chairrnen OF state
railroad commissions notifying OF
The Increased rates and asking
them to cooperate by suggesting
readjustments Of changes. The
director general does not expect
state authorities to Aerrule any
q Of his rate orders, however.
Il was said at tho office Of the
railroad administration that Mr..
McAdoo believes no state commits
Z olon can overrule any Of the new
rates. Any changes that may be
ordered by the interstate oom-
n,erce commission after full in
vestIaation will be made prompt
" and willingly by the director
general, however.
Washington, D. c., May 27.[To
meet wage increases and higher cost
OF coal and other supplies this year,
Director General McAdOo issued an or
der today increasing railroad freight
rates In the United States 25 per cent
and passenger fares to cents a mile
from the present average basis OF
about ~ cents. !.
It is estimated that the increase will
bring between $s00,000,00o and $780,
OOO, 900 more revenue within the next
year. 1t represents by far the biggest
rate increase in the history OF rail-
roads.
The new freight charges. which COW
o. both class and commodity rates, be-
como effective June 25 and the pas
senger increase will go into effect
Junesp0.
tlTRASTATE RATES VOID
Issued under authority granted by
the railroad act to President Wilson,
acting through the director general
the order wipes out all intrastate low
or rates effective on either freight or
passenger traffic.
Travellers in standard sleepers and
parlor cars are required to pay 33a
cents mile in addition to Pullman
fares and in tourist sleepers 81 cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
AUSTRIA'S LEADING
AVIATOR IS SLAIN

Paris, May 27.-Lieutenant Kiss,
reputed to be the leading Austrian avi.
ator. has been killed in an aerial
battle. according to .. dispatch from
Berne.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
PATROL RoUrs GERMANS

Washington, D. c., May 27.-Gen.
Pershing's communique for Sunday
says an American patrol OF an officer
and twenty men in the Lorraine Sec
tor Sunday night drove back and in
flicted losses upon an enemy patrol
armed with light machine guns and
assisted by machine gun fire from the
enemy lines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
REOPEN DRIVE AT NEW POINT
FOES SCORE SMALL
GAIN NEAR RHEIMS:
STRIKE LYS SECTOR

attack by indicates effort
breaking the allies line between soissons and Rheims This
mile is the
mile
of Of
their
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
ENEMY s1RlkEs FOR PARIS

Germany has resumed her drive FOR
a decision on the western front after
a lapse Of nearly four weeks, striking
in the south between Rheims and Sois.
sons and in Flanders on the northerly
side of the Lys salient
The effort apparently is simultan.
eously to push through to the channel
ports in the north, thus breaking up
the British front, and to strike for
Paris in the south, in an effort aimed
mainly at the French.
NO ATTEMPT ON AMlENs
The main field OF the German attack
begun last March and halted after the
disastrous enemy reverse in Flanders
late In April-the Somme region IN the
direction of Amiens-has been neglect.
ed by the German command in this
new thrust. The possibility exists,
however, that the fighting will be ex.
tended to this area as the battle de.
velops.
The southerly blow, which covers a
front of some forty miles and appar.
entity is by far the more important OF
the two. has come at point which
had not been considered the most
probable field for renewal of the
German attempt. The fact that both
British and French troops are found
holding this front. however, gives in
dication that General Foch has large
forces massed there.
It was, indeed. on this front between
the tip of the Montdidier salient and
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
x RA!
LATINS LAUNCH
ATTACK, TAKE
500 CAPTIVES

Rome, May 27.- The Ital-
ians have launched an i'm
portant attack, captured
several mountain positions,
the war office announces.
They have taken 300 pris-
oners.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
British And French Meet New Assault
Valiantly; Americans Are Believ-
ed To Be In Defense Line Also
BATTLE ON FORTY-MILE FRONT

oNDoN
positions between
- the
ATTACK FLANDERS
on he
Il The or bombardment
a FIGHT BACK STRONGLY.
resisting
MAkEs.sMAl GAINS
the 27The
the German shayen mad small a
10
Sunday
front
against the entente positions Of KENNEL
this
the Of the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
ENEMY MAKES
VICTORY CLAIM
GERMAN REPORT SAYS AMERl
CANS HAVE BEEN BEATEN
IN PICARDY.

Amsterdam, May "a. Heavy
losses" were inflicted upon the Ameri-
cans on the Picardy front in the re-
pulse Of strong American patrols Sat
urday west Of Montdidier, 1t Is
claimed in a semi-official German re-
port received here in a Berlin ,tele-
gram.
The report. in the course Of a de-
scription of Saturdays military opera
tion, says:
West of Montdidier strong Amer
ican patrols advanced against our
front. An American patrol was en-
tirely cut up by our fire. The others
were thrown back by counter attack.
The Americans thereby suffered
heavy losses"
DEPEND ON LONG TRAINING
Regarding the American "hordes"
training In the French camps, the
semi-official North German Gazette Of
Berlin remarks:
Fresh reinforcements are mean
while maturing in our recruiting de-
pots behind the front, and we will wait
and see whether the lightning-trained
Yankee will hold his own against the
German lads who have had military
training from their youth"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
AMERICAN AVIATOR MISSING

Paris, May 27.-Lieutenant Paul F.
Baer, of Mobile, Ala, an aviator Is
posted as missing since May %. It is
hoed he is still alive, as he may have
been taken prisoner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28
YANKEES RAID TRENCHES

With the American Army In France,
May ayed)-American forces
in the Montdidier region carried out q
silent raid upon the enemy positions
yesterday, killing six men and captur-
ing one. With the assistance of the
artillery, the Americans slipped into
the enemy trenches and quickly ac-
complished their work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-28

1.-THE complete text Of President VIII
sons address to congress appears on
page 81
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Continued on Page ?. Col. -
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but no infantry movement has been
reported.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-04

RASH AND DOORS
10 you are woirE 10 huild, or remodel
your house. let us send yen our Illus
trat-d CataioEus Ne. ~ % sash. doors
ftn,.h. paints. builders hardware.
plaster board. roofing. etc. Rent free.
..haInalA n ranuaai
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-04
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
CALDWELL.
NAILS FALSEHOOD.

II has come TO the atten-
ton of Corporation Counsel
Caldwell that some man
named Casey, who claims TO
be running for Corporation
Counsel. has circulated the
statement that Caldwell
claimed to have been elected
in 1916 by opposing Munich
pal Ownership of our public
utilities" Mr.. Caldwell says
this statement is utterly false
and that he is for Municipal
Ownership of our public utili-
ties and always has been. Mr..
Caldwell's public record
speaks for itself. In refer
ring to the Skagit Power Site
THE STAR said February
9Th that Caldwell's "untiring
energy made the acquisition
of this power site possible"
Nuf ced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-04
4 Furniture Wanted

WE NY MoRH Used FURNITURE
and pay higher prices than any house
In the city Phone Main 33s,. Seattle
Aucston "a s0os caeond ave
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-04
MILK FAMINE
IS THREATENED

SPOKANE. March 4--fnstcad Of
accepting y cut OF 70 cents "a hun
dred pounds In the price OF milk. In.
land Empire dairymen today served
notice on Spokane distributors that
they want an increase OF rs cents
per 100 pounds over the former
price or they viii deliver no moro
milk. The question OF marketing
milk direct TO local consumers or
nale OF their cows 10 the government
IL being debated by the dairymen. ms
their action In case their demands
today are not met
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-04
GIRLS, A CHANGE TO
TRY OUT NEW DISHES

Wanted. \ girl who Is "a shark at
fixing up dishes.
No. the object isn't matrimony.
Uncle sam IL offering $1,000 to
$1,000 year for women as assist.
ants in laboratory cookery studios.
\ civil service examination will be
held April g. Applications arc re-
celvcd at 500 federal building.
Statistical craftsmen and electro.
type mouldera also are wanted.
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% g. 30. oTaInao1e ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-04
ELECTION is
FIGHT CAUSE

&. T.. Wilson. said 10 have been n
Methodist minister. was worried be
cause he didn't win out in n school
election in the North End Saturday.
lie and q. w. McCauley talked the
matter over. and shortly after there
WINS small riot. with Wilson and
McCauloy playing leading roles.
Tho complaint Deputy Prosecutor
filed Monday says that Wilson "did
beat. touch. strike and wound" Nc.
cnuley with n walking cane.
Justice 1irinkcr viii hear the case.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-04
59-Legal Notices

10 WHOM IL MAY CuNCEHSi
The undufulEned has made application 20
maintain blacksmith Hhop % ialf
Western ave, south oneshnif 81 lot =,
block D., A. A. nenny's Fourth Addi-
ton. Anyone desiring 30 protest
against such occupation viii file such
protest 90 tho office ~ Superintendent
OF buildings prior To- March ~. i0lA,
l.. y LAlAhN Lessee
tsca p06.d. Ordinance ait9h
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-04
DENIES ATkPLANE PART

TORONTO. March 4.-Gen Hoaro
was not injured In an airplanc acct.
dent at Fort Worth. according To
Capt Rubie, brigade major OF the
Royal Flying corps. late sundny
night. lie said he arrived here yes
tsrdny morning from Texas with
Gen. Hoarc. who had been slightly
scratched In an automobile accident.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-04
50-Furniture for Sale

ApvERTfsE Used FURNITURE IN
The star. Hundreds Of home se~hsr.
and we'll paid workers LOOK for "Bar'
gains IN Furniture" IN 'his column
Hss rates at top Of frat column. this
par..
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SERVICE FLAGS

J. webb Kitchen a Co.
tii University ST
NEW rfASoa FOR RENT. RENT APP
piled on purchase. Msyer.Tunsr. sis
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"a Automobiles


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prospects, well paid workers and ship
yard men look Tor Used Car har.
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equipped and handsome car. Cash
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38-Business Chances

SAY you SAW IL in THE STAR
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should Increase earnings to tsfs. Not
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day GUARANTY NATIONAL OIL a
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lots OE WORK
15-Farm Land for Sale

FOR REsT-so-AcRE RANCH. or
yasbon Island. Apply A. 70. Hoglund.
star press room.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
series of blows leading to the final scene

series of blows leading to the final scene
at Mons
He was Haig's personal friend and
choice; he shares with Haig criticism in
certain phases, but he shares equally
with his chief the credit for the ultimate
success in which his victory of August
and his share in the breaking of the
Hlndenburg line on October are brill
liant details
Another general whose fortunes have
been steadier is Horne, who commanded
the First Army from 1916 onward, An
artillery officer, his contribution to the
FIRST Somme was very great. He was
rising soldier from that moment and
his army was always held highly.
Against him fell the second German
blow in April of this year and his front
was temporarily pierced, owing to the
unexpected and complete collapse of the
Portuguese. But he held on, managed to
hold Glvenchy and the high ground west
OF La Bassee until the great DANGER
was past
Even more conspicuous was his sue
cess in late August, when he attacked
north of the Scarpe and broke the Dro-
court-Queant line, insuring the ultimate
TALL both of Douai and of Cambrai. The
extent of this success was totally, unex-
pected. 1t was the first sure promise
that the Hindenburg- line would not
stand and 1T was a success which held
out the first hopes of decision in 1918.
Rather more brilliant is the record cf
byng. He was a distinguished officer
before he won Cambrai in 1917, but this
victory gave him a place which he has
held ever since. In sense, this victory
marks a turning point in the war. It
was not properly followed up. which
means that Byng did not receive the sun
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

Arras and Vimy Ridge in the face Of a
tremendous attack, which the Germans
abandoned after forty-eght hours. Still
later, in August, he made successful
drive from the old Somme line eastward
to Bapaume, which terminated German
hopes Of holding the Allies west of the
Hlndenburg line for the balance of the
campaign.
Plumer, Horne, Rawlinson and Byng,
these are the outstanding figures under
Halg. They bear the same relation to
their commander that Gouraud, Mangin,
Debeney and Berthelot bear to Petain;
for Castelnau and Fayolles, who COM
manded groups of armies brilliantly,
the British army supplies no counter
part, since authority was not thus dele
gated