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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
DRAWING THE LINE.

Daniel A. Hoan, mayor Of Mflvau-
kee, has put the question Of loyalty to
America up to the socialist party
about as squarely as Is possible. and
there will be considerable interest IN
the action the socialists may take re-
garding his challenge.
Mayor Hoan, who was elected as the
candidate Of the socialist party and
who has been an avowed socialist for
several years, declares the Milwaukee
county central committee is support
ing him IN his declaration that he can
not comply with the socialists so
called St Louis platform and remain
a loyal citizen Of the United States,
obeying its Laws and constitution.
His statement rs . sequel to ono
which Victor Berger made during his
unsuccessful campaign to elect 80
cfalistic candidate as state senator.
Berger said that "any man who can
not stand ON the ST. Louis platform
and accept the socialist party's inter-
national position. be that man mayor
or constable, must get out OF the
party"
Mayor Hoan has not resigned from
INC kD3AlIy, UUS A0 u0o VI q Wa q oAAssA -
line between loyalty to America and
the party's expressed opposition to
the nations war policy and measures.
Either the Milwaukee mayor is a
loyal citizen or the socialists are dis
loyal. That is the conclusion which
is inevitable from Mr.. Hoan's frank
assertion that he finds It impossible
to obey the laws and the socialists
creed at the same time.
In Ottumwa several socialists have
renoxMced the party because they held
the same views that Mayor Hoan
holds. His failure to quit the organi-
zation indicates that he hopes to re-
claim it from disioyalty by forcing It
to repudiate the st. Louis platform and
endorse his stand.
Although It is evident that such a
hope, II he holds it, is vain, he is do
ing a service to the public by calling
attention to the true meaning OF the
socialists campaign Of obstruction.
No one can subscribe to the social
lists declarations and remain q loyal
citizen Of the United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
GOOD NEWS AND BAD.

Indicative Of the speed with which
events are marching is the attitude OF
the public's mind IN America with re-
gard to Russia. The collapse Of Rus
sia's army was so gradual that when
It actually was realized with the fall
of Kerensky its grave importance did
not strike the average observer with
proper significance.
Il was only when the bolshevfki an
nounced suddenly that they might re-
vive the fighting spirit in Russia and
turn an army Of 100000 again to.
ward the eastern front that the pos
sible results Of such move struck
home throughout the world.
It Is indicative. tod, OF the readiness
with which we accept good or favor
able news at its face value and en-.
deavor to disguise facts which are dis
agreeable, that there has been more
comment by the man on the street on
Russia's possible comeback than
there was on her collapse.
Possibly this is an admirable frame
of mind. But Is It? 1t savors OF op-
tfmism, but also It savors OF blindness
It Is as important that we, here IN
America, realize the seriousness OF
the outlook as that we retain faith IN
the abilityof our armies and our allies
to win.
Many times, during the past few
months, The Courier has advanced the
fact that America could not count IL
self on the way to victory until its PEG
ple should realize seriously that defeat
is not impossible. Gradually that real
ixation Ia forcing itself home. with the
result that the lines Of defense both
In Europe and here at home are being
drawn TIGHTER. They must be tighter
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
the appointment Of the right man as
minister of munitions.
HERE'S HOPING.

To the boashevih in Russia is given
the power for which Bobby Burns
longed. Because the allied govern
ments and their peoples have not been
backward in expressing their sentt
ments the Leninists see themselves as
others see them, and the experience Is
not happy one.
II the world has misjudged the BOZ
sheviki. and II they are truly deter
mined to be firm in their demands for
the sort OF peace agreement which Is
based on what is populariy called no
annexations and no indemnitdes," those
who have judged them harshly will
take the greatest pleasure In DOMINIC
sack cloth and Offering an AFFECT
apology.
True, they can not be forgiven for
entering separate peace negotiations;
they can not be accepted into full
brotherhood; but they can at least be
described in moderate language, and
the nations allied in war against the
kaiser can recognize their de facto
government.
Maxim IitvinoR, banished from
Russia BY the old regime because Of
his revolutionist activities, finds him
self the bolshevik ambassador to
Great Britain instead Of merely an
exile in England. Frankly he an
nounces that his task as ambassador
will be ITO disseminate the truth
about Russia and to dissipa&e mtsun-
Outstanding and misintsrpretation Of
the motives. character and purpose
of the workmen and soldierT govern
ment"
According to this spokesman, the
bclshevfh are spreading their social
fstic and anti-mflita1ist propaganda
among the German soldiers remaining
on the eastern front-unhappfly a
smaller number than we would like
to see there-and he predicts that the
Teuton and slav armies viii, some
day. march against the common foe
of the worlds proletariat in Germany
itself and perhaps in other countries,
too"
Having experienced in America
touches Of socialism. anarchy, I. W.
W. agitation and other forms Of dis
rupdon akin to the expressed creed OF
the boisheviki, It is not necessary TO
search the inner consciousness Of the
average American very infinitely to
ind whole-hearted desire that M.
LtvinoH is a true prophet. Next to
the invasion Of Berlin by General
Pershing and million Yankee sol.
diers, an eruption of socialism in its
more virulent forms in Germany
would bring US more glee than any
other event somewhat industrious
Imagination can picture
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08

still; the fighting spirit must per
meate the whole country; the slack
must be takon up and the red tape
severed at Washington. Then, per
haps we can march on to victory, but
victory must be the reward OF cour'
aseous sacrifice. suffering and death,
not of a blind faith expressed In the
weddings refusal to face his respon'
sfbilfttes: 1T VIII all come out an
right"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
WITHHOLD THE CHEERS.

Ieellng OF reIlel would sweep over the
peoples at war with the central powers
If the negotiations for separate Rus
sian peace should collapse completely
and be followed by resumption OF
active warfare on the eastern front
It would disarange the program Of
Hindenburg for an early offensive on
the western front; it would compel
the transfer of many German troops
from that theater and from Italy to
the long line touching Russia and Ru
mania; 1t would serve notice on the
people Of Germany that the revolution
in Russia was inspired If not by con
structive idealism, at least by sin
cere desire for the establishment OF
human rights; it would go far toward
bringing together the various factions
which have inaugurated civil war and
destructive chaos in Russia.
1t would simplify the military prob
lens Of the allied nations while 1t re
newed their financial worries; 1t would
in part undo the great wrong they SUI.
fered when the weak Kerensky per
mitted the great Russian army to col
lapse. 1t would do many things, all OF
which would bring joy to the hearts
of Americans and bitter pain to the
soul of the despotic ruler Of the Ger.
mans
But it is too early yet to count these
unexpected bits Of good fortune as
having been actually achieved De
spite the glowing reassurances OF the
enthusiastic Petrograd correspondent
Of the London Daily News, 1t IS dill.
ficuh to believe that Leon Trotzky Is
a high-minded patriot who Is willing to
brave the kaiser's vengeance by re
the agreement which there is
every reason to believe Lenine and
Trotzky himself made with German
agents for the delivery Of Russia to
the kaiser.
Much as we would like to believe
Trotzky sincere in his expressed deter
to adopt the offensive rather
than commit Russia apd the bolshevik!
to a peace arrangement
which would permit Germany to real
lie great portion Of her dream OF a
Mittel Europa, we prefer to have unas'
soilable proof that such is the case
before we burn red tapes in celebra'
ton Of the event.
II is not difficult to believe that the
Russians refusal Of the first terms or
fered by the central powers is a dra-
matte piece Of by-play arranged in ad-
vance as a means Of drawing the
entente nations into peace negotia-
tons as partners of the bolshevih gov
eminent. 1t is significant that dis
patches report stormy scene at Der
lin. precipitated by the same socialls-
tic leaders in the reichstag who only a
few days ago were quoted as approx
ing the peace proposals made by Count
Czernin.
The various wings Of German social
ism, on whom the enemies OF the
kaiser have depended. with gradually
waning hopes, for revolution upset
ting the Potsdam throne, have shown
subservient tools OF the
kaiser on many occasions since the
war began. 1t would seem as strange
to find them awakening suddenly and
now. on the very day that an equally
strange awakening swept over Russfa's
leaders.
Russia has given the world enough
Of disappointment 1t is well to sus-
pend Judgment and jubilation in the
present instance so the possible upset
shall not bring another disappointment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
SWISS WOMEN CALL
PEACE CONFERENCE

Berne, Switzerland, Jan. 5.-Swiss
women's committee for lasting peace
has called an international woman's
conference at Berne for March to 3.
This action Is said to have been taken
at the request of women's peace soct-
cites In -halkdGerent c000tEkeA
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
DINNER STORIES

In Dublin Jealous policeman
caught cab driver in the act OF o1v.
ing reckleeely. The officer stopped
him and said:
whats yer Names?
"Yed better try and IND out, sald
the driver peevishly.
"sure, and I WILL" said the ponce
man, as he went around to the SIDE OF
the cab where the mama ought to have
been PAINTED, but the letters had been
rubbed of.
"Ah!" said the officer. Nov,
veil cit yerser into wone disgrace
than ever. Yer name seems 10 be OBJ
nhernted." ~.
"Yon're vronx!. shouted the driver
triumphantly. IT'S OSuldVan:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08

A clergyman taught an old man IN
his parish to read. After his lessons
were finished he was unable to call
upon him for some time, and when at
last ha did, found only the wife At
home.
"Hov fs John4" said he, ~and how
does he progress with his readfng?
"Oh, nicely, SIR"
T suppose he can read his Bible
quite comfortably now!
"Bible, sir!" exclaimed the woman
Tor bless your soul; why, John was
out O. the Bible and into the sporting
papers long ago.!
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
BANK RESERVE DECREASES.

New York, Jan. 5.-The actual con-
dftion OF clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week 1--WE
tays) shows that they hold $61, 27O.-.
$50 reserve in excess Of legal require
ments. This is decrease Of ISL. fo&r,
so tom lhst week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08

Here is a story brought back from
the front about Sir Douglas Haig.
Sir Douglas was, some weeks ago.
TN great hurry to get to certain
place He found his car. but the chauf-
feur was missing. So Sir Douglas got
in the car and drove off by himself.
The driver appeared and saw the car
disappearing in the distance.
Great Scoot!" cried the driver,
~there's 'Afg a-drfving my carr"
well, get even with him." said a
Tnmmy standing by, "and 90 and hight
one Of II battles for him..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
THE INCOME TAX

this caption and this The Courier will publish
daily articles by L. Cawey, local representative of the in
tera explaining features of the tax
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-19
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-19

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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
DR.. ". I. GLEASON DIES
SUDDENLY THURSDAY
At SALT LAKE CITY

News OF the sudden death in Salt
Lake City OF Dr. William T. Gleason
was received in Ely Thursday even
ing, IN a telegram TO Father M. ].
u heardon OF the Sacred Heart
church. IL was shock to the peo-
pie OF Ely, where Doctor Gleason had
long resided, conducting a successful
practice and winning many friends
throughout the district.
Doctor Gleason's death occurred as
he stepped from a Rio Grande train
TO meet and spend brief furlough
with his wife and baby in Salt Lake
City. As lieutenant Doctor Gleason
had been with the medical dctach-
ment of the Forty-third infantry at
New Orleans. He had travelled from
sew Orleans, where the first hattal-
ion OF his regiment Is stationed.
While the cause OF death is not
definitely known, II is believed to
have resulted from an acute attack
Of heart trouble
Doctor Gleason had made his home
here for the past eight years, but pre-
yions to that time was surgeon in
Salt Lake and was we'll known there.
He was 81 years of age, having been
born in Michigan, January s, 1879
He was graduated from Rush medical
college and located in Salt Lake in
1902, where he served HIS internship
in ST Marks hospital After leaving
the hospital he became associated
with Dr. A. S. Bower of that city and
for number of years practiced med
icine there.
Ten years ago be married Miss
Hazel Woodcoek daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. f. +. Woodcock OF Ogden.
When the United States entered
rhe war he offered his services TO his
country and in August received a
commission in the medical reserve
corpse
Besides his wife and son the doc
tor leaves surviving him a father
Michael Gleason. and a sister. Mrs
John Erickson, OF Escanaba. Mich
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
ELY MEN EAGER
FOR DRILL WORK
MANY SIGN PETITIONS FAvoRING
riON - ORGANIZED HOME
WEEKLY MILITARY INSTRUC-
GU ARD NAY BE THE RESULT.

Citizens desirous of receiving mil
itary training are to be given the OPP
portunity. Several petitions have
been In circulation the past week for
the signatures of those willing to de-
vote two hours every Sunday for mil
itary drill under the direction of
competent instructor These peti-
tions carry no obligation, and do not
perfect any organization. but from
the number of signatures being OBJ
tanned II is very certain that the idea
is meeting with popular favor and
that a permanent home guard Or
ganization will be the ultimate re-
suit.
The home guard is an institution
prevailing quite generally in other
sections of the country, and Nevada
cities have already taken up the idea
ona formed ganizations for mill
tary training In states where the
state militia has become part OF
the federal fighting forces in the car
rying on OF the war, the home guard
has come in to take the place of the
militia, for the protection of prop
cray or the doing of whatever sim
liar duties NAV arise in aease OF
emergency.
rhe idea Is a good one on general
principles, as whoever volunteers for
this service gets the benefit of drill
that is beneficial physically and men
tally. 1t also insures intelligent and
concentrated action for public safe
ty in case of emergency The bust
ness man engaged throughout the
week in confining work can derive
benefit and enjoyment from getting
cut III the open for couple of hours
every Sunday and going through the
drill
The hours proposed are from 10
a. IN. until noon, and those reporting
for drill are requested to bring any
thing they happen to own in the way
OF gun. Nc special make or style
of fire arm is required.
Frank Root is to be the drill mae
Ter and as he is thoroughly versed in
military tactics and the maneuvers
of the drill field. those going into the
Iroject will get the right training
from the start.
Frem all indications the Ely home
guard bids fair to become reality.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
MILLER AND RUE CARD
INTERESTS FIGHT FANS

Eddie Miller of San Francisco and
Yankee Rue of McGill are scheduled
Tor ten-round bout in Ely next Sat
arday night in Bio hall Miller s
hshting weight Is given as l24
pounds. while Rue will weigh in at
about l2i.
lnis iN nearest even weight Rue
has been able TO secure @ match, al
says heretofore being compelled To
"sht men of greater weight. This is
no indication, however. that the Nc
o'i ooy is securing anything In his
'a'of' Tor judging by the record OF
'ne San Francisco lad there will be
something doing every minute and
esery second or so
These men will work out In Bio
aali Monday. Tuesday and Wednes-
Vas' Thursday at McGill, and Friday
" copper Flat. giving all fight fans
:" .ne district an opportunity to get
,'ne as to the outlook for real
night Saturday night.
'ne surround preliminary between
'oans Abe Attell OF Oatman, Arizona.
sau MD o'Brien OF Pocatello, Idaho.
a'' De last and furious. not only be-
'ause they have reputation for this
''''e OF go. but their profits are based
~ eo-4O per cent basis and this in
''uement does not lead to stalling.
=, ihe bout is being managed by Tom
'a''oers' and like all eards>arrang-
oS THIS promoter, will be on the
~ and gives assurance of first
'lass exhibition.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
Hoched Out Loud; $3.50 Fine

Pete Samrmanpczis, Turk by
birth, got to gobbling for the Kaiser
while celebrating the German inva-
sion of Russia, and landed in JUS
tice Collins court, where he drew a
$3.50 fine for his offense. Unless
Iete Sam. can dig up the coin he
will do his cheering for the next 125
days behind the bars of the county
Jail alongside Kemper. The Incl
dent occurred in the restricted dis
trict, where cheering the Kaiser is
also restricted
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10

.,x,,xsr WILL NOT BE CONSiD.
vppp IN ADDING To EQUIP-
uryT OF STATES FINEST HU-
Y.XHaRIaN INSTITUTION.

Plans are practically completed for
- enlargement OF the Steptoe Val
10 bospital. that will double Its pres
.nt capacity. For some time or
,..a tho administration OF the pres
=, chief surgeon DR.. r. A. Bowdle,
,mrroyements and changes have been
,oug on that have brought this hos
a,,al 10 a high plane of efficiency
:. Fact the steptoe Valley hospital
nsiu,aIned through the Nevada Con-
sol,dated Copper company, Is without
doubt in point of equipment and SER
g,ee one of the very best in the en-
,,rs western country, and eXcells In
vary way any hospital in the state.
rba calls for its services are so many
and varied that its present capacity
ot 40 beds is constantly used to the
limit and II was decided that in pro-
y;dine for future needs the doubling
ot capacity would be the most prae-
t,eal course 10 pusue. The plans for
enlargement also include the needs
of the ward capacity and the steril-
sing plant the lXtter already being
one of the best in the country. In
preparing the. plans for enlargement
sypepse has not been considered, TIE
main idea being to provide everything
that can be provided for alleviatlng
in the quickest and most approved
rays the suffering of the sick aud In
iured
Il is In order IN this connection to
.dd word Of oommendation for DR..
powdle and his efficient wife, the
latter also a skilled n. d. Since
assuming charge at the steptoe Val
lev hospital they have accomplished
much and their sympathetic and CO.
operative work in the conduct of the
institution and the cause of human
~ have won for them a merited place
IN the hearts of the people Of the
community
Or. John + Langan. who was
transferred from the company hos
Dital at Ruth to succeed Orr Cliff
8rd 3. Ashhy. who left the first Of
he week for Washington. D. C.. for
medical service in the army. Is to be
permanently retained as member
Of the hospital stan
The work of charging the hospital
piant Is to be under active headway
within a short time.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
DEATH OF JESSE EOSON,
OLD.TIME RAILROAOER

Jesse Edson. formerly a passenger
conductor In the employ OF the Ne
Yada Northern railway company. died
suddenly at Kimberly, Monday morn
ing. soon after going TO his work at
The Giroux Mr. Edison had not been
feeling well for some time, but left
home at East Ely as usual Monday
morning. and went 20 Kimberly on
the G.35 a. m. mines shift train He
had been at work but a short time
when ne was attacked with hemor-
rhage from the lungs and expired
within a few minutes. The body was
brought to the Wilson-Ba under
taking rooms al Ely and arrange
ments made for the funeral which
took place at the Wilson-Bates par
1ers yesterday afternoon.
Jesse Edison came to Ely district
with the opening OF the Nevada Nor
thern railway and being a trained
railroad man OF many years expert
enee. he was soon promoted TO the
messenger service, and up to the time
of seyerlng connection with the Ne
yada Northern about four years ago.
was one of the conductors in charge
of the Cobre-Ely passenger train. he
was widely known and generahy
popular with associates and the trav-
eiiing public OF genial pefsonaiity
and presence and of generous ana
charitable nature. his friends were
many He was a railroader OF the
old school. familiar with every phase
of the service, and for many wears
his capablities In his chosen line OIL
work were recognised by employers
and employees. For twenty years
nrevious 10 coming to this district ne
was passenger conductor on 'ne
Oregon Short Line, holding POSITIONS
of trust and responsibility lie was
a native of Pennsylvania, born Dec
1897 He is survived by his wire
and his mother. the latter resioins
In Pennsylvania. =,
The deceased was member Vi
the Order of Railroad Conductors
and the funeral yesterday at the VIII
son-Bates parlors was conducted us
the local lodge, Rev. Richard I. VIII
ton Of East Ely officiating. Ihere
was large attendance of his former
associates and friends, to pay a iina'
tribute TO the memory Of one VINO
had long taken an hctive part In the
earlv railroad history of the dis
trict. Interment was in the Ely
cemetery. and the bearers railroad
emploves in the Nevada Northern
service.
Mrs. Edson widow of the deeeas'
ed has been in poor health for some
time and following the death OF her
husband her mental and physloai
condition became such that 1t was
deemed advisable TO remove her W
the county hospital She was unao'e
10 he present at the funeral.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
MANY LIVES LOST

Two catastrophies yesterday were
recorded In Indiana asd Kentucky
A terrific tornado swept through Al
len county, Indiana. killing ten per
sons and injuring hundreds OF others
leaving devastation and ruin In its
path. Telegraphie service ts demor'
allied in hat section.
The collapse of motion picture
theatre In Winchester. Ken, result
cd in the death of fifteen persons
mostly women and children, and the
injury of scores of others. Many oi
those injured and now In hospitals
have little chance of recovery.