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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
CLOSE OF STATE
LIBRARY CONVENTION
Miss Charlotte Crosley Represents
the Kendall Young Library Of
This City.

The twenty-third annual meeting
of the state library association, held
recently in Nevada, was one of the
best and most largely attended con-
ventions which this organization has
ever held. About one hundred and
forty delegates from the various lib
raries of the state were in attend
ance Miss Charlotte Crosley, as
sistant librarian, represented the
Kendall Young Library. The meet
ing is usually held in one of the
largest cities of the state but this
year in honor of w. P. Payne Of
Nevada, who is the honorary presi-
dent of the association and was cele-
brating his eightieth birthday, the
delegates met in Nevada. AS there
were no hotels large enough to ac-
commodate all the delegates, the
people of the city opened their
homes to these guests and they We're
most cordially welcomed and de-
lightfully entertained.
The program for the three day
session was a most interesting one,
filed with suggestions and inspira-
ton for those engaged in library
work. Two of the prominent speak
ers from other states were A. E.
Bostwick, city librarian Of st. Louis,
and Chas. E. Rush Of st. Joe, Mo-,
who spoke upon Library Publicity.
Mrs Edna Lyman Scott, advisory
chairman of chiidren's Libraries. who
gave a storytelling in this city
about a year ago, was present and
represented her special line of lib
rary work. Judge Weaver of Des
Moines gave his address on Jimmy
the Poet. Philosopher and Friend.
This poet Is no other than miner
poet of Lehigh who, though unedu-
Gated, wrote much beautiful poetry.
The meetings were held in the au-
ditorium OF the Nevada public lib
rary, which is a very fine building
erected entirely by money raised in
Nevada. The citizens are. indeed
Justly proud Of the structure. 1t
contains in addition to the regular
library rooms dining room and au-
ditorium and the library has become
one OF the most popular and benefic-
ial social centers OF the town.
At the close OF the convention the
annual election of officers was held
at which time Mrs. c. c. Loomis, of
Cedar Rapids, was chosen president.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15

Words learned by rote parrot
may rehearse, but talking is not al
ways to converse; not more distinct
from harmony divine, the creaking
of a country sign.-Cowper.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15

Down in Grundy county potatoes
are selling at thirty cents bushel
and they are profitable crop at
that price, as they are going 200
bushels to the acre. According to
the Judgment Of buyers in Grundy
the price will not materially ad-
vance
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15

Teams wanted on paving. $3.50
per day. Zitterell 4 Sullivan. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15

It pays to advertise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
SAW LEAP FROM BRIDGE
Man Tells Patrolman and Over
coat Is Found-Search Vain.

Harry Christie, Of No. 1886 West 59th
street. Manhattan, while walking across
the Manhattan Bridge yesterday afternoon,
saw a man leap from the north promenade
near the Manhattan tower into the river.
Christie told Patrolman James Miner, who
went with him to the spot, where they
found an overcoat Of foreign make.
Christie said the man suddenly stopped
took of his coat, climbed the railing and
then hurled himself into the water. He
rose to the surface twice, but did not strug-
gle presumably being stunned by the shock.
The man finally sank.
A police launch from the harbor station
searched the water near where Christie
said he had seen the man sink, but found
no trace OF the body.
In one OF the pockets OF the overcoat
there was pay envelope and two slips OF
paper. The pay envelope bore the name of
Braun and the number 145. The name OF
the firm was Mayer. Lane & Co. dealers IN
Numbers supplies. at No. $40 Hudson
street. One OF the bits OF paper bore the
name and address Of the Splitdorf Com
many. 13sth street and Walton avenue, The
BRONX manufacturers Of electric magnetos
From Christie's description Of the man
tho police Judge he was an Hungarian
sborer. about thirty years old, weighins
f5o mounds and feet inches in height.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
MGR. BRANN ON THE PRESS
Rector of st. Agnes's Ends Ser
mon Series on the Moral Law.

Monsignor Henry 4. Brann discussed the
press at -. Agness Church yesterday
morning. II was the last Of a series Of SER
mons on the moral law. the theatre and
the novel being the subjects OF previous
discourses lie said in part:
The newspaper. greater IN influence than
the theatre and the novel combined, may
do very much OF good or III. Some news
papers are very good; some are very bad,
but most OF them are I'm bctNccn-so
times bad. perhaps indinerenty good de-
scribes them ms well as necessary.
There should be. signature TO every
editorial or other article which attacks a
public man or corporation. me paper Is
an iruuersOnallty-sOme one should be made
TO stand for what Is IN II. II the papers
themselves VIII not make II rule 10 print
no attacks without signature. then there
should be "A law passed compelling them
10 do so Such "A law would promote mo
TaIity. honesty and mnnlness.
Sometimes man OF great wealth ana
ambition starts newspaper 10 fufthcr ms
iuteTcstR-p politically, socially ana otheI-
wise And he hires another man with the
girt of scribbllng with great effusiOn. II
The scribblcr possessed thoughts he would
NOT be so cffusive. often his scrbbllngs
have "A tendency toward socialism lie
nelson's the minds OF the laDoring people,
knowing that he is poisoning them.
By the way. have you ever noticed that
the semi socialist Is man VINO attacks
the rich until he gets rlch hlhseit ana tlel
he attacks the poor. His rhetoric IL lumpy
and ioggly and wlbbly. lie knows neither
logic or ethics or philosophy. II he ever
studied them It was with some one who
knew nothing of them.
we have seen a scribe attack men and
CORPORATIONS Of wealth for years. and then
buy a deserted village in a neighboring
state and live in luxury upon his enormous
denominations. ~
Let us pray, my dear brethren, for the
newspapers. Let us pray that they may
nurify Themselves the good ones may
be models for the poor ones, and as Tor
the bad ones-don't buy them; don't read
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
HOPE TO END BIG STRIKE
To-day'S Conference in London
May Succeed.
SOUTH WALES IS SKEPTICAL
In North Wales, However, Men
Are Returning to Work
Leaders Optimistic.

London, March PA hopeful feeling
prevails that the conference here to-mor-
row between the coal owners and the
miners will do what the Asquith govern
ment failed to do and bring to an end the
strike which is affecting millions OF people
of the United Kingdom. Several OF the
miners leaders, addressing meetings to-
day. spoke more encouragingly than for a
long time. At Gateshead Joseph English,
president Of the Northumberland miners.
said he believed that some understanding
would be arrived at between the govern
ment and the owners with regard to the
minimum wage.
Albert Stanley, NJ +. for Northwest
Staffordshire. secretary Of the Midland
Miners Federation and a member of the
Joint Cancellation Board Of coal owners
and miners, speaking at Stoke-on-Trent
thought that the end OF the struggle was
near James Haslam. NJ. p for the Ches-
terrified division Of DerbyshrC and agent
of the Derbyshre Miners Association, In
an interview also spoke hopefully. but said
that It would be imperative to have a bal
lot Of the men on any agreement, and that
the miners could hardly resume work in
less than a week.
The South Wales men, owners and miners
alike are still skeptlCal. They believe that
nothing will come of the conference. In
North Wales tho strike gems TO be col
lapsinE Three hundred men, mostly mem
bers Of unions have returned to work in
the cOIllery at ChIrk. A similar disposition
is apparent at other collieries.
The feature Of the week end has been the
wild cry OF protest against the arrest Of
Tom" Mann, tho labor leader, who is
charged with having melted the Kings
forces Ito commit traitorous and mutinous
practices" by articles published in Sal
ford paper called The Syndicalist." In
Glasgow. Liverpool. Huddersheld and else
where big demonstrations have been held
I'm protest and fiery speeches have been
made denouncing the government for in
vokng an obsolete seventeenth century law
10 suppress syndicallsts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
TIGERS ROAR AT TRANSFER
Stubborn Female Balks at Per.
manent Gage for an Hour.

For nearly an hour yesterday morning
tiger and tigress caused so mucn commouon
IN the lion house in the New YORK HooIosi-
cal Park that the building had TO be closed
10 the public Even then the roars OF the
tigers and the regular inmates OF the house
could be heard a long distance from the
structure. Raymond l.. Dltmars, the cura-
tor and a large squad Of attendants had
brought about the turmoil In trying to shlft
the tigers from their travelling cages to the
,or,nanent ones. which were not ready until
Yesterday morning.
The big thrce-year-old tiger jumped from
,is shifting cage into the permanent one
os soon as the doors Of both met and were
opened Then he rose up and paved msdly
., the bars. shaking the cage. All the
o,hsr inmates began to roar and howl and
the ratters Of the building shook with the
noise
ant the real trouble came when the fe'
male was shifted Do what the attendants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
MINERS MAY COMPROMISE
Have Proposal to Drop All De-
mands Except 5 Per Cent Raise.

Cleveland, March PA crisis in the coal
situation. determining whether more than
40, 900 miners In the bitumlnous and anthra-
cite fields shall strike on April | or suspend
until new wage agreements can be effected,
is expected this week.
Members Of the executive board and pol
Icy committee OF the United Mine Workers
OF America began to arrive here to-day 10
prepare to draw up recommendations for a
referendum vote by the union They will
not act however. until after the operators
and miners OF the bituminous fields Of
Western Pennsylvania, ohio, Indiana ana
Illinois at their session here on Tuesday
have decided whether they can agree on a
two-ycar wage scale. The union officials
action on the inability OF the anthracite op-
orators and miners 10 agree will be delayed
until the outcome OF the bitumlnOus con
ference IS known.
John +. Nnltc president Of the union,
and the district presidents to-day cOnsid-
cred proposal that the btumnous miners
drop all their demands except that for an
increase I'm pay, and that they ask for per
cent instead Of TO- The compromise was
not definitely agreed upon. but IL was con-
sdered as a possibility, in view OF the en-
phatic stand taken by the operators that
they were not inclined 10 yield. 1t was pro-
posed that the single suggestion for per
cent increase be considered by both sides
before il was taken into conference. Even
II this plan were agreed upon, 1t was de-
Clared, II still would have TO be adopted by
the policy committee and then supported by
a referendum vote.
The union officials are I'm doubt whether
such a compromise would be approved by
the referendum vote, since the full conven-
ton at indianapolis several months ago eN-
nressIy stood not only for 10 per cent in
crease but for many changes In conditions,
such as a reduction OF eight hours a week
I'm the working time. A per cent increase,
they say. would give them less than one
fourth OF what they asked for.
The union officials say an agreeable al,
iustmcnt Of the bituminous dispute would
have much influence In securing for the
175 900 anthracite miners settlement OF
their differences
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
"HoCH DER KAISER" IN VENICE
German Emperor Arrives in City Of
Canals and Boards Gondola.

Venice, March 24-The German En-
peror, accompanied by Princess Victoria
Luise and Prince and Princess August
William, arrived here to-day and was re-
ceived at the station by the Mayor, the
prefect and other authorities. the German
Ambassador and many members Of the
German colony 4 great crowd gave the
Emperor hearty ovation, the applause
and cheering continuing all along the
route 10 the Hohenzollern. Italian vivas
intermingled with the "hochs" Of the
Germans
The Emperor, who came here from
Vienna, where he spent yesterday with
the Emperor Francis Joseph at Schon-
brunn Castle, will meet King Victor En-
manuel tomorrow. Shortly after his ar
rival the Emperor, the prince and prin-
cesses went sightseeing in a gondola and
paid several visits. The whole town is
illuminated this evening and has put on a
real carnival appearance.
Rome. March A.-King Victor Emmanuel
left here tonight for Venice, where he Is
TO meet the German Emperor. Extraordi-
nary police precautions were taken all
along the route and at the station at which
the King took his departure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
REBELS CLAIM VICTORY
Campo Reports Defeating Fed
erals After Long Fight.

FL Paso. Tex, March A.-An official re-
port given out at Juarez tonight claims
that in the fighting at Escalon, which con-
tinued to-day the rebels scored victory.
The message was received by Colonel
Pascual Orozco ST. commander OF the
Juarez garrison, and quoted General
Campa's report to General Pascual Orozco,
the rebel commander in chief 1t follows:
I have the honor TO inform you that We
have beaten the federals after six hours Of
hard fghting, capturing two machine guns
and thirty prisoners, six Of the latter
wounded, and about 100 federal dead-will
give you the exact number later among
20th Battalion. I am sending train with
prisoners and wounded 10 Chihuahua.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
NO HUSBAND IN GOBLET.
Women Fortune Tellers Fleece
Servant Out of $50.

Mary Ellen Stanton Ia looking for hus-
band and the police Of the West 18th
street station are looking for two plausible
Sisters" who offered 10 help Mary Ellen
find one for a consideration.
Mary Ellen Stanton Is employed As a
servant in the family Of James Brad
lev. at No. 525 West 18th street. Yester-
day afternoon she and Swedish servant,
Annie, were the only persons In the house.
There came ring at the door bell and
Annie went 10 answer II. She found two
we'll dressed women standing on the steps
and admitted them. The women asked
Annie II she wished to have her fortune
told. Annie smiled and ushered her
visitors into the kitchen. where she intro
duced them to Mary Ellen and then went
about her work.
Mary Ellen was soon revealing in n
roseate glimpse into her future, and then
enc of the women asked her II she did not
want TO see her future husband. Mary
fairly uulvered with delight at the pros
meet. and the woman told her TO get to-
cether all the money she had and return
70 the room. She ran upstairs and brought
down $50. This she was told TO place In
the hand of one Of the women while she
drank a goblet of water slowly.
When she had finished the water Mary
was TO continue to look into the bottom OF
the glass where the image OF the future
husband would appear. Mary did as she
was instructed The water gurgled Slowly
down her throat and she remained gazins
into the bottom OF the glass. her head
tilted far back in expectancy.
After Mary Ellen's neck began TO get
stiff and her eyes began TO ache she low
cred the glass and looked around her She
was alone in the room.
She reported her experience TO the police
and they started search for the "Sulli
van sisters" as the women had described
| themselves to Mary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
MINERS MIGHT COMPROMISE
Shippers Believe Men Would
Waive Certain Demands.

Shippers VINO have returned from the an
thracito regions say they believe that the
main body OF the mine workers would be
willing 10 waive their other demands II
they could get the increase in wages they
demand.
A movement is now under way 10 bring
about a resumption OF the conferences be-
tween the anthracite mine workers com
nittce and the operators. II Is generally
,Oncened that a suspension OF work IL IN
cyltable, but those who are working 10
bring about peace believe the suspension
may be made "a snort one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
STAGE FOR MISS KR0TEl
Magistrates Daughter Makes
Debut in Toledo To. night.

Betty Krotel, the eighteen-year-old
daughter of Magistrate Paul Krotel, OF
this city, has been engaged by Louis f.
Werba and Mark a. Luescher the theat-
rical managers, for a role in their pro-
duction of THE Spring Maid" Miss Kro-
tel left New York last night for Toledo
where she will join the operate organi-
"a ton at the Valentine Theatre tonight
This will mark Miss Kroters debut as
professional although she has frequently
taken part in amateur concerts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25

pended in trying to get the tigress into the
permanent cage the curator had the wnoie
front of the shifting cage opened, but even
then she could not be pushed In. That faii-
ing he went after the last resort for un-
ruly animals-a bulb Of ammonia. The Gu
rator squirted ammonia around the bottom
Of the shifting cage. The fumes caused the
tears to flow down the cheeks OF the keep
ers and the curator. and when the tgress
cot the full benefit Of Il she sounded big
roar and Ieaped into the permanent cage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25

would, she could not be budged from the
corner Of the shifting cage. Prods were
used; a hose was turned on her. II was
only maddening TO the tigress and she
fought with the fury of a dozen tigers try
ing TO get at the curator and his men. Once
a keepers hand slipped and landed on a
bar where II was exposed. The tigress
made a grab for It and brought her teeth
down with a crunching grip on the bars
where the hand had been.
After half an hour or more had been ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
TURKISH RULER SHOT DEAD
Prince Governor of Samos AS
sassinated by a Greek.

Constantnople. March 2i.-Andre Kopas-
sis Effendi, Prince-Governor Of tho Island
OF Samos, was assasslnated to-day by a
Greek. who fired several shots at him. The
assassin was arrested
The crime was due TO a political crusade
against the Prince Governor, whose course
of action had kept alive the enmty Of the
Hellenic party in the Island to Turkish
domination since his appointment as ruler
In December, 1901
SamOs rs a prinCipality under the soVer-
eighty Of Turkey. Kepassis was ffty-six
wears old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25

SUNDAYS NETWORK TRIBUNE
Mailed anywhere in the United States
for 81 so a year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25

Domain. France March A.-The striking
coal miners here viii resume work to-mor-
row, an arrangement between them and the
mine owners having been effected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
MINERS RETURN TO WORK
Strike Collapses in Silesia and in
Northern France.

Berlin, March 24.-The strike OF coal
miners at Wadenburg. Lover siIesia, has
been called off.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
Citizens Behind Soldiers.

A long line Of equipages, escorted by the
cream Of the military bore the American
visitors and the officials through streets
gaily decorated, under arches OF welcome,
past reproduction Of the Statue Of LIB
erty, and always between rows Of soldiers,
behind whom must have been a majority
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-29
WILL MEAT PRICES
GO UP AGAIN?

Many Ottumwa people do not care
if meat prices are UP or down, be-
cause they have found that Mime
sota'' macaroni and spaghetti. with
their delicious nnt-)ike flavor, take the
place of meat very largely and are
more easily digested. 3D. g..
Good macaroni and spaghetti are
four times as nutritious as beef-steak,
and they are the best and most nour-
ishing foods known. They can be
easily prepared in many appetizing
ways and are suitable for the dantiest
luncheon as well as the heartiest feast.
But if you want that rich, nut-like
flavor be sure and get the delicious
Minnesota brand macaroni or
spaghetti-made from the finest
Northern Durum wheat, with all the
nourishing Gluten left in. It is easily
digested and never gets soggy. All
good Ottumwa grocers sell it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-29
HEINZ co. TO FARM
NEW COUNTRY
Large Strip Of Virgin Soil Near Mus:
catine to be EARNED
Intensively.

= Muscatine, Feb. 27.-The opening Of
the Muscatine North & South railroad
to Burlington will, it is understood. re-
suit in the Heinz company establish.
ing large truck gardening farm in
the new country 1t is understood that
several hundred acres will be pur-
chased and various vegetables used in
the Muscatine plant Of the company
will be raised there and then ship
ped to. this city. Intensive farming
will be followed on many of the new
farms in that locality and it is likely
that an enormous yield will be the re-
suit of the cultivation Of the thou
sands of acres of virgin soil. The
country from Wapello to Burlington,
a distance of thirty-two miles, is
water-grade. Three years ago it was
largely swampland and not more than
% per cent was under cultivation.
The land has been reclaimed through
drainage Improvements and is now not
only fitted for the growing of grains,
but for intensive farming as we'll. The
bottoms include 125,000 acres Of
ground, as fertile as any in the Mis-
sissippi valley and of this expanse
43, 900 has never been turned by a
plow.