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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-17
Stenographer Gets His
Name on the Hero Roll BY
Graphing With ASSailant

revolver around the hammer so that
the trigger could not be pulled Sec
ond time
Cochems then sprang upon Schrank
and the would be assassin was help
less. r.
Cochems and special policeman
wrenched the gun away from Schrank,
Then the crowd surged forward, some
of the spectators. it was feared, were
bent on having the mans life. but
Martin and Cochems dragged him to
safety under Col. Roosevelt's pro-
lection. .-..
Don't hurt the man. Dent let any
one hurt him. insisted the colonel
and his plea was respected.
Martin is 20 years old and a native
of Manchester vt. He joined the
Roosevelt staff last August by simply
walking into progressive headquarters
in New York and asking for job. He
was given it and socn after was made
the colonel's personal stenographer,
Col Roosevelt likes strong = men
around him.
"That young man locks as if he had
the punch he said Of Martin. Mar
tin was married this summer. He is
not only an expert stenographer but a
lawyer having graduated in the class
of 1912 from the Detroit college, He
was admitted to the bar IN Lansing,
Mich. He played football for Rhine
lander, Wis, high school and with the
team of the Big Rapids, Mich, bust.
ness college where he learned short
hand. .....- .A...s ..N,
Martin went to Big Rapids with $40
in currency as his sole fortune and
worked his way through by selling
books. what I would like to do is
spend all my life working for the
colonel" Is his creed, expressed two
DAYS ago to COchems
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Chicago, Oct. 15.-The hero OF the
attempted assassination Of Col. Roose.
welt IS Ebert E. Martin, the coloners
stenographer, who prevented Schrank'
it is believed from firing a second
Shot. for which his finger was strain,
ing at the trigger when Martin over.
powered him -..
Through the present tour Martin has
been always at the colonel's elbow
pushing intruding persons away. More
than cnce Col. Roosevelt has reproved
him for being too rough" In Sagi.
nav. Mich. Martin threw himself
against a man who was pushing for.
ward and bumped him into gutter.
For this he was rebuked by Col.
Roosevelt but Martin today said he
believed the Saginaw man and Schrank
we're the same. -..,
Last night in Milwaukee as else
where, Martin was at the coloneps
elbow. Henry F. Cochems was on the
other side. s...s.
'Ycu get into the car first" said
Cochems to Martin. as it was custo-
mary for the colonel to take the mid
die seat.
after YOU" replied Martin. The
politeness gave him the opportunity
to engrave his name on the roll Of
fame for Cochems was out Of reach
when the shot was fired and Martin
was right at hand.
Schrank was within seven feet Of
the colonel when he leveled his gun at
the ex-president's breast. He fired
cnce but an instant later Martin leaped
on him and hurled him to the ground.
He twisted a sturdy arm around the
assassin's neck in half nelson lock
and with his free hand grasped the
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BATAVIA.

Mrs. Harrison Collins OF Fairfield
has been here during the past week
visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Hannah Alfred has returned
home after visit with her son Stewart
near ElUon. st 49,
Frank Henry whose residence was
recently destroyed by fire has let the
contract for new residence. When
completed the new home will be the
finest in this section Of the county.
County Superintendent Miss June
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
DISASTROUS FIRE SWEEPS
 OCEAN PARK, CALIFORNIA
MANY HAVE THRILLING ESCAPES FROM PArn OF FLAmEs-Two AND A QUARTER MILLION DEMONSTRATING
 WIND SAVES REMAINDER TOWN

Los Angeles, Sept. IA serious fire broke out at Ocean Park dur ing the prevalence of high wind. The fire spread with incredible rapidity, causing many to make thrilling escapes. Hundreds were compelled to jump into the ocean Co escape the flames. Fire appar- atus was hurried from this city, but little -could be done to stay the flames, as they rapidly wrap ped one. block after another, un- til the wind suddenly shifted, per- hitting the flremen to hold the flames in check. .."... .
 Tn an effort to stop the progress of the fire many buildings were dynamited but with little effect. During the progress of the fire many Catholics repaired to theip church and prayed. "" rr
 Most of those who escaped did so with only the clothing They had upon them. The loss Is estfmaf-'
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
PRISONERS MUT|NY
 MICHIGAN PEN.
Dissatisfied With Food Prisoners Arm Themselves and Set Fire
 to tho Buildings

Jackson, Mich, Sept. 4.-Dissat- isfied with the food given them the convicts in the state peniLen- tiary here, the angry prisoners broke open their cells and arming themselves with clubs and any thing at hand, broke open the cells of others, liberating their fellow convicts.
 They then started to demolish buildings and to set fire to the factory buildings.
 The prison guards were unable tn quell the rioting and the fire department and national guard were called out to quclI the dis turbance.
 The infuriated prisoners Were soon driven back to their quar- terS, when they were taken to sc- cure places and locked up, but not until a number had been serious ly huri. The prisoners are now under full control of the aulhOri- ties.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
LOST MINE IS
 BEING SOUGHT

Joseph JacquOl, who recently arrived in Dawson from Fort Mac person, brings word to the News that as he and party were de- scending POrcupine river they met a party of men headed up the Por- rupine to look for a fabled lost mine.
 Just where the mine is sup posed to De Jacquot and his com- rades did not learn. It is known that gold has come out of the country on the Arctic slope beyond inc Porcupine, and several stories Of men having found extraordi- nary wealth and having brought out Dig sacks of the yellow year after year have come to Dawson at various tihes.-Dawson News:
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Thomas J. Reed, the young man who had his spinal column in ured recently in Seward, and was brought here to the Hopital of the Good Samaritan for treatment, 1t is f'ared, has his backbone dis located. Today X-ray photographs of the nured column are being taken. If entirely dislocatcd, it is feared that it will be impossible to reunite the ligimenls, as it is nearly two weeks since the acci- dent occurred. The young man is suffering intense pain and i- compelled to lie in a specially bed. being unable lo move.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
MIDAS PROPERTY
 LOOKING UP WELL

Continued dcN"lnpnIrni on the Midas Copper properties across the bay simply adds cumulative proof of the largo extent of the orc bodies contained in those Claims. IL is said that there i$ now bl"ckrd out a sufficient ore b"hy to pay for the properties.
 II is tn" intention of the pres rnf holders to ship about 300 tons of ore each month an, to that lend will ImproN" the road lead ing from Iflr bay to inc mine. build a wharf "r landing. and tn secure barG"$ on which in carry inc orc fn the ocean going vessels.
 Numbers of inning men who have examined the property pro- nOuncr il one of in" largest copper propositions on Prince William sound.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
NOTED WORKERS
 BEAUT|FY FAIR
Most Noted Architects and ScuIp- tors In Session Discussing
 Exposition Plans

San Francisco, Sept. 1.-The Architectural Commission of the Panama Pacific International ex- position has been in session for
 the past week discussing the plan of the worlds fair. Among
 the eminent men engaged in this work are:
 William R. Mead, w. C.. Rich ,ard>nn. of the New York firm If
 Mckim. Mead X White; Thro- Idorr Blake, representing Carrcre X Hastings, of New York: Henry Bacon. of New York. and MrSSrS. Willis Polk. w. B. Favillr, l.. C.. iMulgardl. George w. Krlbauni, Clarence II. Ward. Edward IT. Ben !nrit. Clarence r.. Howard. Arthur | Brown. Jr.. John McI.arrn. I.anI- iscapr Engin and Robert Far IquhIr. of Los AngrlrS. and Di- rcctri of Works Harris D. II. Con mick, and Carl Bitter. Advisor in ISculi lure. \. .. Calder. Chief If lSculplur" and Jules Gurrin. Di-
 It ctrr of Color.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
MUCHPR0GRESS BEING MADE
 IN THE SHOUT BAY REGION
WORK WILL CONTINUE PRACTICALLY ALL WINTER DOZEN PROPERTIES FAVORED SECTION TRANSFORMATION HARDEST PROBLEM

Parties in from Shoup bay re- port that work is progressing in a most satisfactory way on the Camcron-Johnson properties where force of men are con- tinually kept developing dhe property. Recently ten tons of provisions were received from tho states for this property, and will be taken to the properties as soon as the trails are in shape for sledding.
 On the Rambler and Bcnce- Nc - Donald properties good progress in development work Is being done and will be continued until the close of fhc season when work will shut down until such time as lumber can be sledded to tho properties for the erection of winter quarters. When these arc completed work will bc resumed
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

and continued during the winter months. The Cameron Johnson people will adopt the same plan.
 Most of the material for the 'Thompson-Ford property is now at the bay and is being frcightcd to tho properties where work will be carried on all winter. Work i,s now progressing at the Silver Horde and will be continued un- til their crosscuI is run in no feet.
 The Alice properties right at the bay is showing much activity, preparations now being made for The reception of the big boiler and cOmprcssor. Much of the ma ,chincry already ordered is now on the ground. The camps in this immediate section are doing more development work than Dn any
 Continued from page |,
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

White River Junction, Sept. r. The election yesterday passed off quietly, although much hard work was done in getting out the vOt- CTS, the vote pollcd being heavier than that of the presidential cleo lion of 1908. Nearly complete re- turns give Fletcher, Rep, 23,000; Democrats lS,000 and the Pro gressives li,000 votes. The leg islaturc is three lo one Republi- can and will elect the governor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
L|GHT'C0AST FOR
 THE WESTWARD
Tender Columbine Goes to the Westward to Establish
 New Lights

The lighthouse tender Colum- binc sailed this morning for the far westward tD install numerous lights and bracOns al the points designated by the lighthouse bu- rrau several months ago. The installation of I5 new aids to nav igation along the southern coast of Alaska was postponed when the Armeria was wrecked, carrying to destruction a great portion of the equipment which had been made ready to place.
 The COlumbinr is going as far west as scotch Cap, Unimak Pass. She will place lights at Cape Spencer, Woody Island, BIigh Is- land reef, Kodiak IIarbor, and many other places.
 Captain Will Gregory is in com mand of the CUlumbine and Ray l.. 'Hankinson. inspector for the 18th diSIii ici, iS an official pas Srngrr on inc vessel. The Col umbinr will be away six weeks. said Capt. Gregory last night Jul nrau Dispatch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

The coast and geodelic survey boat, Taku, returned to Cordova from Port Wells, Latouche and other neIghboring localities and it is the expectation of Capt. Rude to complete the survey work in the waters close. to. .Cordoya. He will make that place his headquar- tors for the balance of the sea- son. r. '.. a
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
.MOD|F|ES RULE
 ALASKA ROADS
Slight Modification Made in Mat ter Pertaining to Rail-
 road Rates

Washington, Sept. i.-OwinG to the peculiar conditions prevailing the Interstate Commerce Com- mission have handed down ruling applicable to Alas ka railroads, by which they will only have to give ten days mo- tice of reduction in rates, but on any increase they will have lO give the statutory notice.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
LOCAL ITEMS.

Tn new hook and ladder truck for the fire depart ment is now ready for service. The apparatus
 light running, containing pair of extension ladders and such tools as is generally carried by a truck. It will answer the needs of the department very well un- til such time as We erect higher buildings.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Two Japanese cannery hands employed at Hawk inlet became in a fiery argument at the cannery Monday and during the thix up. which followed theft debate, one of the pair Was struck over the head with a harntnef, sustaining a badly tscerated Isealb md fncf fI''TI.' .s,'.' ,sNr rl,v'.lF
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
NAVY TESTING
 BASKET MASTS

Norfolk. Sept. i.-Tcn battle ships are keeping up steady fire against basket mast in order to tcst it's indestructability. The basket mast is now being used on all our battlcshipS 'intead of the old style mast. It is the purpose of the department to ascertain how much fire inc new masIs will stand.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

The Post launch. Lieut.. Donald son, has been laid up for the past few days, having new box pIac- rd on the propeller shaft. The It'll" vessel is expected tn resume her regular trips between the city a..I Fort I.isrum ihis evening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

All attempts to locate Judge Ov"rlicld have so far proven un- availing. Officials hare would like tn find the Judge in order to get his advice regarding the election of members of the legislature, the time in which to issue the call for the elections is growing very short and far distant points must be notified to give the legal mo- tire required by law.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
MINE EXPLOSION
 KILLS TWENTY

LcnZ. France, Sept. i.-F"rty miners were entombed in a col fiery near here as the result of a gas explosion. Twenty were res cued, all frightfully burned. The remainder are thought to br dead.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Chicago. Sept. i.-At Progress Sivc headquarters il was said that no comment on the result in Yer mont could be made until the re- suit was fully known. There was an evident air of disappointment among RnosrvcliS leaders.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Another wireless from George GOshaw states that the Thctis left Unalaska Tuesday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon for Valdez. The vrs- sel then should bc duo here on the t2th.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

ed at two and quarter million dollars. Two companies of na- tiOnal guard are now on duty guarding property.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There was very far attrnd- anrr al the 4. B.'S informal dance last night. the hall being com fnrlably filled for dancing. The series of entertainments to be given by the Valdez camp will prov" to De- quite all addition te he social events of the coming fall and winter season.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

The Trsadwell mine paid divf- dsnds 'totalihg sl50,OO0 during the first stfSeSmonthe,of 1912, The Alaska Mexican paid out .s72,OoO in the Same period and the Alaska 'UnitefIe IepGf00.F Ali these mines aFe"1n' 'Southe stern Alaska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
 GOES DOWN

Columbus, Sept. 1.-The cnnSti- jutinnal convention in session here. has adopted the provision for the initiative and referendum. but defeated woman's suffrage af- ter a long and bitter fight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
Very Heavy Vote PoedRepubicans Carry the State By Four Thousand, As Against TwentyEight Thousand
 Votes In 19o8Tbe Progressives Come Out Third In the Race

In 1910 the Republican majority was, i3,000, and in 1908, 27,O56. Past elections show that when the Republican parly's majority falls below 25,00O, it. is always follow ed by national defeat. The Pro grcsSivcs drew mostly from the Republicans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Sam. McNeice has removed his residence to the corner of Reser- Nation and Hobart streets in one of the buildings owned by Al. White.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Dr. and Mrs. COckrrillr return ed from trip down the sound on their launch Fay. They left Valdez last Sunday and went as far as Port Wells and Uniwik glacier.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Fire meeting tonight al 8 al the Fire Hall. All members are re- quested tO be present. Important business to come before the meet ing. w. Ethical. Fire Chief.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Suil for divorce has been in >tilui"d by R"S" Dunlap \S. Rob cri w. Dunlap, alleging failure iu support.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04
SWALLOWS PILL
 DON'T LIKE II

Dcs MOincs. Sept. i.-Scnator Cummings says he will vote for Theodore Roosevelt. but that he is opposed to the third party movement.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

!. The Sisters school building is receiving a coat of paint, adding much to the appearance of the structure. ,' ..'
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

tn" Democrats in that state hav- ing pnlled 1000 more votes than in 1908, notwithstanding the do flcctinn of som" in the Progress SivrS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Johnny Kacerosky came into town this afternoon tho proud possessor of a large wild goose, the prize of his hunting prowess.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

mont election returns SuslainS the claim of the committee that Col. Roosevelt will not secure the electoral vote nf a single state. He says the Republican commit tee will publish the list of cam- paign contributions on October
 18th.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

New York. Sept. i.-ChairInan llillies, of the Republican natiOn- al committee, says that the Yer
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Work of filling in and drain ing the alley in front of the Pros! pector office began this morn+
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

New York. Sept. i-Aciing chair man William McAdoo says that the vote in Vermont shows the election of Wilson, in November.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-04

Closing out suits, coats and ev- cning gowns at half pr ice at liar vey's Toggery.
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FAIR WARNING

No offering will duplicate another; and none will be
repeated when the limited lot is sold-when you
what you want, buy it, without waiting for the next
event. But if you take advantage of all the sales you
can supply yourself with entire summer wardrobe
at small COST
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$50 R;;sss;7l;s;iss;:, 1 IN 'Yl; ssiE
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AMERICANS AFTER PRIZES.
NotabIes Among Exhibitors at Lon.
don Horse show.

LONDON. June 17.-The International
Horse Show opened AZ OLYMPIA to-day
and will continue until June .. Although
Some of the older American exhibitors
ere absent. others have taken their
piaces. Judge w. III. Moore. Walter
winans and Miss Mona Dunn. . Cana
nan. are the leading exhibitors. Judge
Moore brought over from America for
ty-n~s horses and viii 10 . keen corn
pstitor IN an harness classes In which
Alfred q. Vanderbilt Is also exhibiting.
.. sumner Draper OF Boston has also
brought over a dozen harness horses
ana Messrs. Gunther and Walker of
wsite Plains. N. Y. have a few entries.
King George In displaying interest In
the show, and beside exhibiting horses
from the royal stables at Windsor.
Sand bingham and Balmoral has sent
the famous Hanoverlan cream ponies
which draw the state coach In royal
possessions and the black horses used
on other ceremonial occasionA
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KILLED NE|CHBOR
WHEN He |NSUITED
/ MOTHER, HE SAYS
South Brooklyn Youth Shot
by Police Before He
i. Stops Running.

yoseph epanno. twsnty.four years OH,
Of No. q Coles street. south Brooklyn.
told the police to-day that he killed
Miohaa Sorinto. thirty-two, OF No. u
Coles street. next door, because Sorinto
iasultsd Mrs. epanno. mis- mother.
The two men met late last night IN
front Of Spanno's homo. and after q
Asht several shots were fred. sorinto
fell dead with bullets IN his breast and
abdomen. epanno. the police say. tried
70 escape, but Policeman o'sullivan and
Anderson Of the Hamilton avenue eta.
ton, who heard the snots. went after
bin.
A. they closed on him he refused "a
stop, ana three shots were fred. which
oaly caused him TO run faster. A fourth
shot hit him In the thigh. A revolver
vas found near where he fell. He wal
taken to the Holy Family Hospital. q
prisoner.
Only q short time before this KILLING
there was another shooting only . few
blocks away. Salvatore Ambrose. TWEEN
freight. Of No. is2 Union street. wal
standing In front OF his home wher
three men came up and started a quar-
ri. Suddenly seven shots were nrod
ana Ambrose dropped with four bullets
n his body.
He was taken to the Lone Island Col
ssss Hospital In q critical condition. and
being stlii unconscious. tho police have
been unable to learn anything about ta'
Identity Of his assaiisnts or the cause
q the shooting.
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Burglar Fishts Policemen.

Early to-day . crowd OF exoted
negroes guarding = burglar In the
grocery store Of Andrew Jackson. COL
orcd. at Union Turnpike. Forest Hll.
attracted residents In the ncighbor God,
who telephoned the Newtown police
station. Detective cappato ana Patrol.
pan Young entered the store and were
set on by the negro. who crouched be-
hind the counter. brandishlnx . long
knife. After . struggle he was dis
armed. In the Flushing Court before
Magistrate Miller no said lac was Isaac
Harris, twsnty-sisht years old. Of Jack.
sonville. Fla. He was charged with
burglary and felonious assault and held
without bail for examination.
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TWO NEW FIRE AUTOS
REPLACE HORSE PETS
AND Prize WINNERS
Blue Ribbon Team at Head
quarters Among Those
Supplanted.

The passing Of the horse IN the Fire
Department continues. To-day Driver
John u. Hage took Dundee, Pride and
Prince on their last run with Truck No.
G. and at Canal and Allen street Driver
Herbert Martin led oscar. Ray and Law
away from the engine house. The two
"svke" teams are supplanted by new
auto trucks approved by the Apparatus
Board.
There trucks weigh 49, 800 pounds and
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Celebrate nunker NH Day.

BOSTON. June 1.-THE unsuccessful
defense Of freed's HIN by the Colonists
~ years ago. popularity known Us the
Battle OF Bunker Hin. was celebrated In
Greater Boston to-day. In Charlestown
there were two parades. circling the tai
granite shaft on Bunker Hill: open
house by numerous clubs and small
boy enthusiasm all day.
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YACHT RAMS FERRYBoAT.
CeDtaia Thinks II Wa Aston Graft
That Left Dewsprit n Hole.
larrcial to nm, Evrnlng Wmld.

Especial 10 Tbs Evening waid.)
fARRYrowN. n. y. June 1.-THE
esrryboat Rockland was rammed In fog
to-day while making its first trip, from
Nyaek TO Tarrytown. Capt. John Lyon
Of the Rockiand believes his boat was
nit by the Astor's yacht. Mona. but the
yacht did not stop after the accident to
sss u help was needed. proceeding down
che river.
After the crash Capt. Lyon rushed into
enc womsn's cabin TO ma II full OF
spilntered wood and the bowsprit Of the
yacht. The Reckland had aboard several
outomobile parties and several women.