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Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
PIT|FUL TALES OF CHILD
LABOR IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-Revelations
Of the inhuman conditions Of child la
Dor in tenements in this city, even
more shocking than the stories told
last week in Albany by Miss MARY
l.. Chamberlain, were made before the
state factory commission at its hearing.
For several hours the members
heard Miss Elizabeth C. Watson, its
chief investigator Of ''home work" out
side the factories and from her as
sistants, stories Of children 3 to )
years old, who were forced to work
after school and far into the night,
and were beaten by their parents when
they begged to be permitted to stop.
Miss WatsOn's stories were cor
roborated by independent witnesses not
employed by the commission.
And to cap it all late in the after
noon three little girls, 6, and Q years
old respectively, were placed on the
stand to tell the committee shyly ana
Iispingly how long they were COM
PEELED to help their parents add few
crumbs to the family income. These
children had been brought from their
homes in Sullivan street to the hearing.
They had been found at work running
ribbons into corset covers by George
Z. Cangialosi. one Of Miss Watson's
assistants. 1t was shown by testimOn.
that the law does not forbid such labor
in homes by children outside Of school
hours. Miss Watson quoted this from
girl, "Angelina,' of 6 years:
Il never play on the street, but
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
SECRETARY MEYER PLEADS
FOR THREE BA7TLESHIPS

WASHINGTON. Dec. THE United
states must have a bigger navy and
must be prepared to meet any chance
of war in the opinion of Secretary Mey-
er of the navy department, if it is
to preserve its national safety. In his
annual report. made public today, Sec
retary Meyer pleads for three new bat
tleships this year, and declares that
this country soon will fall from second
To fourth place in the relative standing
Of naval powers. if it continues the
policy Of building only two ships .
wear.
international peace has been brought
no nearer. the secretary declares, so
far as a limitation of armdnentS Is
concerned. To guard its coasts and
protect its commercial activities, the
United States needs a permanent navy
of ii capital ips-battleships and
battle cruisers according to Secretary
Never. The present strength Of the
navy in battleships is about 33, but
four ships will soon be retired as OBJ
solete.
Secretary Meyers report IS recItai
Of the development of the navy during
the year. with few recommendations
heyond those contained in his former
reports. He gives chief emphasis TO
his recommendation that the navy Be
increased according to a program that
will keep the nation in its present posi-
tion among the world powers; and the
suggestion that congress remove the
limit upon the amount Of money thd5
can be spent for aviation and permit
the navy to compete with the like es-
adjustments Of other nations in devei r
nping aerial methods of defense.
For the coming year the secretary
Of the navy urges that congress apprO-
pirate money for three battleships of
the dreanaught class and for two bat
tie cruisers. iG destrOyerS, six sub
marines. two gunbOats and a fleet Of
auxiliaries to include transports. supply
ships. tugs, tenders and a drydOck.
The navy general board recommends
four battleships: and Secretary Meyer
points out that, even then it would
mean no real increase in the navy, as
four ships are soon to be retired be
cause they have passed the age of 20
years.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
R. v. PARKS STATEMENT
REGARDING HIS ARREST

The Press is in receipt of the fol-
lowing communication, which, in JUS
tce to Mr.. Park. is given publicity:
Editor Imperial Valley Press-Dear
Sir: Referring to your issue of De-
ceniber /, there is an article headed,
n. w. Park Served With Felony War
rant You further state that | was
arrested some time ago on felony
warrant and taken to Texas and au-
Quilted. II is true | was arrested and
taken to Texas "a case Of mistaken
Identity. was not tried and ac-
quilted, as you claim. The case was
dismissed against me: was not tried.
IN the latter case VIII be able to
thoroughly prove my innocence.
think you have done me a rank injuS-
tee.
''R. w. PARK.
"Sl Thomas Hospital"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
CoLoNlSTS RUSH IN SPRING
TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Los ANGELES, Dec. 1.-THE great
est rush of cOlonists ever seen in
America will start toward California
traffic officials of roads entering Los
Angeles. In preparation for the hegra
the Santa Fe system has announced
that low fares for hOmeseekerS would
be put in effect March IS to April 15
1--WE expect the heaviest ColOniSt
traffic ever known and are therefore
making early preparations for it," said
T.. w. McGee, general agent of the
passenger department.
The rate from Chicago to California
common points will be S3S and from
Mississippi river points $40 This rate
prevailed last fall. other roads will
meet this rate in all probability.
Reasons for the heavy travel of
cOloniSts are:
The fact that southern CalifOrnia'S
advantages of climate and soil are
widely known throughout America.
That more people than ever before
realize the dcsirabilty Of living in a
land Of constant sunshine and warmth
where they can WORK out of doors all
the year round.
That there is general movement of
back TO the soir' among the Ameri-
can people.
That the cumulative effect of years
Of advertising CalifOrnia'S resources
ant advantages is being felt.
C.. l.. Seagraves, general colonization
agent of the Santa Fe, arrived here
Yesterday from Chicago to prepare for
the coming Of trainloads Of settlers
next spring.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
sometimes in the hall. My father lick
me if | don't work"

These other pathetic little bits Of
personal history cOnfided to Miss Wat
son by children We're repeated by her.
Another Angelina. s: "When | go
home from school | help my mother
work. | help her earn her money.
do not play at all. | get up at 6
O'Clock and | go to bed at 10 o'clock"
Camilla. 9 years: 81 have no time
for play. When go home from school
help mother. Half an hour | make
my lessons. Every morning | get up at
6 o'clock. | go to bed at If O'Clock"
GiOvanna: 81 get up at o'clock il
the morning. Then | work with my
mother. At o'clock | go to school
/ have no time for play. | must work
by feathers. At 10 o'clock go to
bed"
If the commission and the audience
had been appalled, by the statements
made by Miss Watson they were very
close to the others when DR.. Anna S.
Daniels volunteered the story Of her
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07

pathetic experience. Since 1891 she
has been in charge of the out-patients
of the New York infirmary for women
and children. Dr.. Daniels personally
knows Of at least 10 cases of children
three years or more who worked regu-
larly.
''Flow DO The mothers Keep them at
work." asked Mr.. Elkus. counsel for
the commission.
BEAT them, generally said Dr..
Daniels. "They could not afford not to
keep their children at work. They
would starve."
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07

DR.. H. C. Atwood, the osteopath who
has been on his ranch near Heber the
past summer, is now practicing at
Calexico, and is at Mrs. Emerson's
apartment house Wednesday and Sat
urday Advertisement x192
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07

Open installation of officers of Col
den Rule chapter, o. E. s., will be held
in Masonic hall Friday evening, De-
cember s, at s o'clock. Members are
privileged to bring a friend
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07

Cleveland Leader: 1t is reported that
Irish stew is favorite dish Of King
George. Well, the house Of commons
seems disposed to give it to him.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07

New York World: By the way. ha,
Pierre Lott reached Constantinople yet :?
He was going there for rest and quiet,
you remember, after the nerve racking
noises Of New York.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
Christmas House PARTY.

The following people formed y jolly
,;rowd ut the substantial country home
Of James McNutt and family If Girls
void, Iowa. Richard McNutt and family,
Richard owen and family all os uam>
lin Iowa, Bert McNutt and family or
Ross, Iowa and Arthur McNutt and
family of Audubon, Iowa. Ola Chriss-
mas day twenty eight people sat roand
the dinner table and did Justice TO the,
culinary arts of Mrs. McNatt Wish
music and laughter the time passed ain.
evening, when the jingle of sleigh holls
announced the coming of the neighhors.
who came to help finish the Christmas.
day with a steaming oyster supper.
Wecan honestly say that we were
never 50 royalty entertained as while
we were in Pottawattamie comfy.
One of the crowd
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
Local Talent to Lecture.

DR.. May and Prof. H. p. Smith will
be the speakers at the next meeting of
the Womans Club which will be held
in Watts hall Wednesday. Jan, 10th.
beginning at $50 pm. Election of
officers will occupy the first half hour,
the program proper beginning at 300
o'clock with an address by DIR. May ON
the subject: Care Of the Eye, Ear,
Nose and Throat" Following a ten
minute recess, Prof. Smith will speak
on some subject which will he of inter
est to every patron of the public school.
This makes an unusually interesting
and instructive afternoon. We aresure
everyone in attendance will be more
than pleased. Owing to the popularity
of these afternoons and limited number
of chairs, the invitations are restricted
to Club members who may personally
invite one friend each.
Reports ON experiments with paper
bag cookery will also be given.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
THE MIDNIGHT WATCH
Interesting Services Held at NJ. E
Church New Years Eve.

The members of the VI. E. church.
and their friends, held midnight
watch meeting at their place of wor.
ship last Sunday night. The regular
service did not commence until so,
o'clock. The choir had some specia!
music, and. some vocal solos were sung
& s,s'ag the forenart qf the service. Th
pastor, Rev. J. Fl. FreedAne, preached
a remarkable good, practical sermon.
An intermission was taken following
the sermon and some twenty minutes
was spent in hand shaking and social
conversation. Following this came
more music and then testimony
meeting in which nearly all present took
part. At twelve o'clock, as the year
1912 took its place on the calendar, the
church bell rang out the old year and
rang in the new.
1t was indeed a unique and interesting
service and most thoroughly enjoyed by
some fifty who were present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
.OId Fashioned Party"

A leading social event of the New
Year will be the "Old Fashioned Party,
to be given at Watts hall tomorrow
evening. The social committee of the
Womans Club, who are giving the
party, have issued invitations to the
Club women and their gentlemen
friends. The program for the evening
will open with several musical numbers
interspersed with selected readings.
These will be followed by old fashioned
games and it is hoped that everyone
present will participate. We hear that
dainty refreshments will be served as
a part of the evenings entertainment.
The hostesses on this occasion will be
Mesdames w. E. Kennels. H. A. North
up, II. A. McHargue, S. G. Curtis, b.
E. CASTOR and N. Conklin. They will
be assisted by their husbands.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
BE ON HAND TOMORROW
A Great Treat is in Store For Those
Who Will Come.

The committee in charge ofthe Matte
Locke Macomber lecture to be given
tomorrow afternoon, January 18th, at
200 o'clock, have secured the use Of the
Presbyterian church for the same and
cordially invite ladies from all the
Clubs in Audubon to come and enjoy
this rare treat, ~. n.
Mrs. aacoAlotr is conceded 10 he
Iowa's most versatile woman. Not only
is she scholar, traveller and writer,
but o fascinating entertainer. She will
interest every woman. inspire them
with higher ideals and leave lasting
imprint of her wonderful personality
on each one present.
The ladies of the Columbian Club are
certainly public benefactors in using
their influence and time toward securing
these lectures and giving the opportuni-
ties to the public free of charge. As
explained before, there is no admission
charged ct the door. The only fee
asked is to help promote higher ideals,
broader education and culture, thereby
extending genial good fellowship
among all.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
Dies After Years. Of suffering.

Mrs. James Lee died at her home
three miles north of Audubon, Dec. 2sth,
after an illness that fingered for almost
eight years. She remained the same
for several years and it was not until
the last few months that she grew worse
very rapidly. The end was looked for
and yet when death came the family
was greatly surprised.
Elizabeth /. Cook was born in Eng
land. Oct. 2, 1s42 and came to America
with her parents. locating in the state
of Michigan. On April 2S, 1864 she
was married to James Lee. In the
year 1882 they came to Audubon county
and have been residents here ever since
The deceased leaves to mourn her loss a
husband, two children, one sister in
England aud one sister in Michigan.
Funeral services were held Saturday
at the home conducted by Rev. Ed. b.
Cousins and interment was made in
Arlington Heights cemetery ~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
Mrs. Geo. Cooley Dies At Manning.

Mrs Geo. Cooley, aged about 81 years
died at her home in Manning, Dec. 81.
She was one of the oldest settlers OF
Guthrie county and after living there
two years located in Carroll county.
She was devoted member of the NJ. e.
church and led true christian life.
Eunice Jenkins was born in Queens.
berry, New York, July 10, 1884, At
the age of nineteen she was united in
marriage to Geo. Cooley of Pittsford.
Vermont. In 1856 they came west and
became pioneer settlers of Iowa.
She leaves TO mourn her less Henry
j. Cooley, Atlantic; /. ~ Cooley, Man
ming; Emma Parish. Manning; Lola
Copeland. Elk Point, S. D.; Ne,tie
Christopher, Maliard. iowa: and $50.
Cooley Of Council Bluffs, Iowa. The
saaerai ssfsises ssslx leSs g,slpraAy
morning at 1900 O'Clock at Dedhaln
conducted by Rev. Scoggan, Of Manning.
Interment was made at Dedhaln and
,he was barred beside her husb bard. who
lied Sept 4. 1899.
Mrs. Cooley was well known in
Audubon having lived here number
# years, and was also afrequent visitor
It the home of her son, Fl. !. Cooley.
Who also lived here q number Of years
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
Lecture at Viola.

Rev. ]. Alber's lecture which was
announced for last Friday was postponed
on account of big oyster supper given
at the Cretzinger home the Same even
ing. Mr.. ALDER has decided togsys his
lecture, -Four Years In Dixie. next
Friday evening in the Evangelical
church at Viola. Mr. Alber wiaitSxass
the Commercial, Agricultural, Religsens
and Social Life of the southland. The
Great Race Problem" and Cotton
Culture will be special features. Al
mission 10 and 10 cents. Tickets On
sale at Textor's Store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
CASE REMAINS
UNSOLVED MYSTERY
Mrs. e. M. Waggener of This City
Who Disappeared Dec. II Sthi
Missing MAY Drag River.

The continued strange disappearance
of Mrs. E. NJ. Waggener of this city and
her four year old daughter, is one oft
most remarkable of several mysterious
cases of this character that has recently
occurred. Mrs. Waggener took the
little girl and announced she was going
TO do some Christmas shopping at
Omaha while on visit with relatives
at Council Bluffs. Since that time not
the slightest trace has been secured of
the mother and child. There is no
solution to the problem. There is no
clue to follow out. A sister of Mrs.
Waggener jumped into the Missouririver
"A few years ago and the police of Omaha
and Council Bluffs seem to think that
Mrs. Waggener has done likewise and
taken the little girl with her.
Mr.. Waggener was in Council Bluffs
again last week and while there sent
out two hundred posters bearing his
wife's picture and description and n
description of the little girl broadcast
to police and detective agencies. 1t is
also planned to drag the Missouri river
as soon as the ice will permit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
How Do Style Fitting
PUBLICAN INCREASES
IT'S NEWS COLUMNS
creased Business Demands Better
md Larger Paper Change Makes II
= Countv's Greatest Newspaper.

Todays issue of The Audubon Repub-
lican comes to it's readers in little diff
ferent form. Though the pages are a
triffie smaller, they contain more pages
Of news concerning Audubon county
people and items worthy Of note.
The change in form has been contem-
plated for some time. Heretofore The
Republican has contained 6l6 inches OF
space and almost every week we were
compelled to issue a supplement-.
With the size of the paper as issued to-
day, we have 960 inches Of space. or q
third more space than under the old
plan.
We believe that Audubon county is
entitled to the very best of news service
and The Republican is here to supply
that need and desire. Heretofore we
have had the four inside pages printed
in Des Moines. This gave us the state
news and good serial story. So much
4 Of the state news was old by the time
IL reached Audubon that it could scarce
" be classed as live news. The serial
story department will be continued and
on page seven Of this issue, where the
regular installment will be found each
week.
The field here in Audubon 10 large
enough to support an eight page, all
home print paper. 1t means alotof adj
difional work and expense, but we be-
lieve with the large increase in our cir
culation department that we will be
justified in making the present change.
We hope our readers will enjoy The
Republican. We are doing our best to
make it the most readable and reliable
newspaper in this section OF the state
hut i'm order to do this we need the
hearty cooperation Of all the people OF
this county. The people have given Us
splendid support so far, and. we have
every reason to believe that they will
continue to do So From time TO time
we will have a number of special news
festures and each succeedins issue o.
the paper VIII be made more 'ilitefese'
ing than the previous one.
The paper, in typographical appear
ance. mayspot be up to standard this
week. butlFe hope to have all changes
made by next week SO that the obstacles
incident to the change. will be fully
overcome.
We appreciate the Audubon Boost
er Spirit, and we are here to do onr
share.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
COSSON WILL
CONTINUE TO FIGHT
Adverse Decision in Marks Case
Will Not Deter Attorney General
in His Fight For Justice.

1T was simply question of whether
one man and the system behind him
was bigger than the law, and the law
lost. I"
That is what George Cosson, attorney
general, has to say of the defeat of the
state by the jury in the Pottawattamie
county district court at Council Bluffs
that returned verdict last Saturday
acquitting Ben Marks, political boss
of Council fsfor years, of the charge
of conspiracy for alleged acts in connec
ton with the dealings of the J. c.
Mabary swindling games.
Mr.. Cosson, John Fletcher, assistant
attorney general, and Harry E. Samp
son have returned to Des Moines from
Council Bluffs, where they have been
for the last two weeks at work on the
Marks case.
II will say this said Mr.. Cosson
I'VE presented very strong case. A
jury in any one of a majority Of the
counties in Iowa other than Pottawatta
mie would have convicted Ben Marks
on the evidence offered by the state at
Council Bluffs.
The investigation of the charges
against the Polk county board of super
visors to be brought by the Commercial
Club, of thai city looking to removal
proceedings against the officials under
the provisions of the Cosson laws. will
be taken up by the attorney general
Immediately.
Gov. B. f. Carroll isalso anxious that
Mr.. Cosson get the members of the
prison probe commission together imme
diately, so he may have the long de
ferred report of the Investigators on the
Fort Madison penitentiary. Mr.. Cossop
will try to have the commission complete
its work this week and arrange for
'eport without any delay.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
Making The Corrections.

The entire Republican force has been
busy the last three days making correc-
tons and adding new names to the
subscription list We have used every
necessary precaution to see that each
subscriber secured the credit he was
entitled to. and if for some unknown
reason your credit is not what it should
be, kindly come to the Office and the
matter will he gone over thoroughly.
If subscribers names have failed to
reach our books and you did not receive
a copy Of this weeks Republican let MS
know and we viii start an investigation
to find the missing link.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
A sle.ghins Party.

Thursday night flast week the Bill
harx & Son clerks enjoyed a fine bob
sled ride of few hours, after which
they repaired to the home of Miss Lon
Davis the book keeper, where light re.
freshments We're served. Coming from
the house on their return to their homes
one Of the lady clerks fell into large
snow bank. Being unable to extricate
herself, one of the male clerks seeing
his chance washed her face claiming it
needed it. and then heaped more snow
upon her, making it necessary for the
others to help her out. He then had to
make his get-a way as the lady in
question is much stronger than he is, so
he played safe by making run forit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
So 1 900 To Audubon County Farmers

1t is hard to believe. hut it is never
theless fact that $6l 900 was paid to
Audubon county farmers during the
year 1911 for poultry and eggs alone.
Audubon has two large poultry houses
that pay large sums of money to our
farmers. The above amount is confined
to the two items, namely, poultry and
eggs. Fully "a fourth more is paid fo,
butter and cream. In May, the heavi-
est month, the poultry houses alone
paid S10,2SS. Not q bad showing for a
business that has all along been con-
sidered sort of side line by the farmer.
1t also speaks well for Audubon as a
trading point.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-04
Teachers Examination.

Teachers examination will be held Al
Court Hoase January 9th, 10Th and
a1sn, EAST "Wednesday. 1indsdAy ura
Friday of the month. AS the State
Department has made slight chang
in the program, it will be we'll for thost
taking part examination to learn OF
change.
EIGHTH GRADE EXAMINATION
Eighth grade examinations for rura
pupils will be held in February ant
May. According to late laws. it viii.
be necessary to write in Civics anC
Music. Peterman's Civics are Target,
adopted by the different townships
We hope pupils will not be unduly urged
to take these examinations. 1t is rare
that pupils under fourteen years of agt
are ready for the work. We do not
wish TO be understood that we are not in
terested in having large class of rural
graduates for we should be delighted to
have come to us on Graduation Day o
large class well equipped for still
larger work. We want the boys and
girls of Audubon county to work with
~ ssaim in view.
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
There are some cases of negligence on
parts of parents and guardians concern
ing school attendance. The corn crop
was harvested early this year, your
pupils should be in school
II ELLA M. STEARNS.
County Superintendent.