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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
STRIKE IN ENGLAND
MAY BOOST u. S. COAL
Inquiries From British Companies Re.
{ earding Purchases Here Give
Basis For Increase.

New York, Feb. 21.-The threatened
coal strike in England has caused nu
merous inquiries to be made here from
English companies relative to the pos
sibility of obtaining American coal
-Four large steamers have been char
tered by the British government tc
load coal at Norfolk for Gibraltar.
Should the English coal strike ma
terialize, soft coal rates in this coun
try will rule high, coal trade men say
This situation is further complicated
by the pending negotiations between
the bituminous operators here and the
miners have given notice that they
will demand an increase in wages. Al
this moment the negotiations are SAID
to be progressing favorably. ~ %
II Strike Feared in England t
Z London, Eng, Feb. 21.7-C conditions
throughout Great Britain. particularly
in the manufacturing districts Of the
north of England, are becoming rapid
" worse as a result Of the threatened
coal strike, which if it occurs at the
end of the month will throw 100000
miners besides workers in other trades
out of employment.
At many of the iron works and 9th
er big factories the men today receiv
ed notices from the employers thai
their services would not be required
after Feb. 29 should the coal strike Be
decided on. Most of the factories have
supplies of coal sufficient for the, most
urgent work in hand.
In London and other cities the
price of coal already has reached s. 9
ton, and the poorer classes of people
are paying almost double thfs rate. az
they purchase only in small quantities
The coal owners met In conference
today to consider the general sit,ia
ton in the trade and also to discuss
the invitation of Premier Asqnith
who has requested them to meet hin
and scme of his colleagues at the for
eign Office tomorrow to endeavOr te
arrange basis. of settlement
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
$4,000 FIRE IN
.s. & FLOYD, IOWA, TODAY

Charles City, Feb. 21.-Fire swept
the business section of Floyd, six
miles north of here this morning, de-
stroying seven store buildings, includ-
ing the postoffice. The loss Is estimat-
ed at $4,000. The fire originated in
a meat market but the cause has not
been ascertained. A bank building
across the street was saved by chem
;icals.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
Mrs. Elizabeth Dodd Dies.

Belknap, Feb. 21.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Dodd. wife of William Dodd, passed
away last night about o'clock from
a complication OF diseases. She was
well liked by all and will be greatly
missed in the home circle.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
PALZER AND WELLS
MATCHED FOR FIGHT

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 21.-Al
Palzer, the young heavyweight who
has announced himself as an aspirant
for Jack Johnson's title, and lombard
ier Wells, the English champion. are
to fight here in an open air arena on
July 4, according to an announcement
by Promoter Eddie Granny. Palzer
has signed the articles and Wells has
accepted by cable.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
FARMERS TO MEET HERE.
WapeIlo County Institute Member
viii Hold Business Session
Saturday. ~

The Wapello County Farmers in.
stitute officers will meet in the com
mittee rooms of the Courier Saturday
afternoon at 1890 o'clock. Some very
important business will come UP for
disposition and all the officers are ex.
pected to be present
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22

y!,,eattle Mayor, Recalled
. a Year Ago, Nominated
Again BY Big Majority
) @@*@@%+44@ . - : 80 - **+ **+**'

Seattle 21Former Mayor Hiram g GILL removed @
disgrace the recall election was sven
his rivals for nomination fo ole
at municipal primaries
thousand votes than his neares.
competitor George Coe single tax candidate VINO VII op
Parrish, business men
candidate ran M. Wells socialist fourth
Gil campagned an the result
Yesterday is said to election Cotter IN
4 4 (. VI
2s1 precincts counted the vote for mayor $1,000
Gill 1893: Cotteri Parrish, 9913; Wells, 1880
forty the eo2 registered voters In Seattle
primary election estimated tnat
women voted Yesterday recall
election year. voted almost soldy against Gill
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
BRIEF MATTERS IN
THE DAYS, NEWS

SAN FRANCISCO.-Fo Mayor
Eugene E. Schmitz was placed on
trial today before Judge William p.
Lawler with Abraham Ruef, former
political boss of the city present In
court to testify against him. Former
Supervisor Andrew p. Whilson,
whom the mayor is accused Of hav-
ing bribed in connection with Q gas
franchise, was the principal wit
ness today.
WASHINGTON, d.. Can investiga-
tion of the charge that led to the
sensational removal of Adjutant
General Ainsworth was authorized
today by the house committee on
military affairs.
SAN FRANCISCO.A cablegram re-
ceived here today from Yuan Shi
Kai, newly elected president of the
Chinese republic notified the
Chinese of the world" Of his cleo
ton. He announced that his admin
istration would be republican. &
WASHINGTON, D. CAS- a sequel
to the interstate commerce commits
sion's decision In the famous "Spok-
ane rate case" that freight charges
to and from Spokane were unrea.
sonable and exorbitant the shippers
OF eastern washington metropolis
today made demand on variona
northwestern and trans-continental
lines for $2,0oo,o00 reparation.
DEs MO1NEs.-Pl are being com.
pleted today for the Des Moines
automobile show, which it is said
will be the largest in the history OF
the local association. The decorat.
ing alone will cost $4,000. It is plan.
ned to hold the show March 20.
,DAVENPORT.-The first instance
here of national guardsman being
sued in civil court for the payment
y Of fine imposed by court martial
for non-attendance at drill occurred
today when a Judgment for $6 was
secured against Private Harry J.
Roege Of Company B, Fifty-fourth
regiment, I. N. G. The court martial
fined Roege and he refused to pay
the amount.
BURLINGTON.-The Men and Relig.
ion Forward Movement convention
Of the southeastern Iowa district
opened this afternoon at O'Clock
and will continue over Thursday
About 200 delegates, ministers and
laymen are expected.
HUTCHINSON, KAN.-To prove that
it would. have been impossible for
Miss Edna Nelson, the adopted
daughter Of, the late DR.. E. E. Rich.
ardson to have shot herself without
inflicting powder burns. DR.. w. H
Williamson, county coroner, today
hung up a ham and fred revolver
bullets at it from different distances
and angles. "The test satisfies me
that the bullet which killed the girl
would not have been fired even from
a distance of four feet without leay.
MD q y.ko
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
Trains Held Captive.

Wichita, kan, Feb. 21.-Snow. drift
ed in deep cuts, held three Missouri
Pacific passenger trains captive, two
at Reece, Kan, and one near Hooser,
Ken. Men have been sent from this
3citp to dig them out.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22

Continued on Page 1o.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22

BURLINGTON.-The Men and Relig-
ion Forward Movement convention
Of the southeastern Iowa district
opened this afternoon at 2 o'clock
and will continue over Thursday.
About 200 delegates, ministers and
laymen are expected.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22

DEs MONIES PLANS are being COM
pleted today for the Des Moines
automobile show which it is said
will be the largest in the history OF
the local association. The decorat-
ing alone will cost 5000. It is plan
ned to hold the show March %.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
CATTLE SHIPMENTS
ALREADY UNDER WAY

Franklin L. Davidson. animal and
hide inspector reports that dippins
and shipment of cattle from the Pan
handle Is now IN progress. Three
trains Of four and fiyc-vcar-old steers
will be sent out saturday by Ne
Ready Brothers a Smoyer. Follow
ing this will come other extensive
shipments.
The movement of Farmland.
steers 10 the Kansgs pastures is nov
on. and 60 is understood that the
movement in this line will Re rattle"
heavy, JUDGING from present indica.
tlons u Is estimated that this lAc
of movement win continue until The
middle or the close Of the May
Despite the hard winter which is
just ending. n is stated hy Mr.. Dav-
idson that the losses We're less than
might have been expected he states
that some of the stuff is not ln the
best OF shape. but even with this, II
the weather conditions remain rood,
theer will Do a decided change for
the better within q reasonably shor,
time. The grass is coming through
In good shape. and the warm weather
will develop this rapidly, with the
splendid moisture prevailing.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
PROMINENT CANADIAN
Il CITIZENS IN AMARILLO

Frank p lauison. editor Of the
Canadian Record. Rev. NJ. %. Frank
pastor uf tho Presbyterian church,
a.. S. T. Mcdonald "a prominent
-e.. estate d,llcl. 400 citl ems Of Can.
idH. we're in the city last night,
'.lfo % outlyiug points ON indi-
'I business.
Wa..rs lamisou and Mcdonald will
e. '. Electra and wichita Falls, the
editors intention being to double
back 20 Mclean by Saturday 10 at
scud rhc meeting of the Panhandle
Press Association
Rev Franks goes tc Memphis
therc the Panhandle Fresbytery
sbens Friday night for session OF
sao davs
All of the visitors were filled with
.le spirit Of optimism which has
made Canadian one OF the livees'
cities IT, the NCrth Panhandle, and
declared that conditions in that sec
non az the present time were never
>etter and that the outlook is the
Nnesi In years
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
MCLEAN PREPARING
FOR PRESS MEETING

Arthur G.. Richardson. owner and
publisher Of the Mclean News, was
in Amarillo yesterday from Mclean
visiting with relatives and friends
Mr.. Richardson. who is secretary for
the Panhandle Press Association and
chairman of the program and ar
rangements committee. states that
everything is in readiness for the
meeting that Is 10 be held in that
place Saturday Of this week
The program has been announced,
and shows a most interesting array
OF matters. Mr.. Richardson states
that the thriving little city OF Mclean
is anxious 20 entertain the members
of the press Of the Panhandle and
their friends While the exact ma
turc OF the entertainment Is not an
uounced by Mr.. Richardson. he has
assured the local members Of tho
press that there viii be something
doing az Mclean for those who are
ENGAGED ln the publicity game in the
Panhandle
Those who know Nr. richardson
state that he will make ample deliy.
cry OF "all the goods" promised for
this occasion and relying upon this
the Amarillo delegation Is ontertain-
Ing high hopes for the occasion.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
MO|SANT AV|ATORS MAY
FLY HERE NEXT WEEK

Representative Anderson for the
Moislnt International Aviators spen,
yesterday I'm Amarillo looking TO clos
ing contract for an aviation exhibit
I'm this city Friday Saturday and
Sunday April 10. 90 and n Nothing
ws determed Yesterday relative to
the exhibit. hut 81 is believed thai the
show viii be given on the dates men
toned. judging from conversations
yesterday
Amarillo has witnessed one short
filing exhibit, but the flyer who pro.
poses 10 pat on this show will circle
the city and demonstrate hs ability
10 battle with the gtmonspherc az
dizzy heishfs, prior to putrng ou the
first exhibit This is the first OPP
rortruity offered for O slulni go the
loislnt monoplauc The machine Is
one sf the more popular types ami
Keen interest is evidenced IN 90.
~ the exhibit is billed for this city
it will take place at the race course
iu Clenwood
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
NURSERY AND SEED
COMPANY ORGANIZED

The AMARILLO Nursery a Seed
company vas organiged IN Amarillo
yesterday with a fun paid up capital
OF sz5 900. Following are the In
porators and officers:
President-manager D. J. Muncy
Vice president r. =. Underwood.
Secretary treasurer r ions.
This company will devote its ener.
Pies 70 the growing and selling OF
nursery stock and seeds. the latter 20
include field and garden varieties.
The nursery and seed fields are lccai
o dat CHffslde six miles northwest
of Amarillo. whore ample switches
and sidings will he provided for the
handling ~ stock and supplies. by
the Fort Worth & Denver railway.
One Of the ventures Of the com
pany win also include orcharding.
fifty acres OF orchard will be plant
ed this week. In addition 10 this
there are thousands Of bright young
trees. nine acres On vineyard and 9TH
coo of The smaller plants
70 Is stated bv the officers OF tn
company that agents will be engaPel
right away 20 60 on the road for the
sale OF the stock for fall deliveries
There is no question as 10 the grow
ing OF the stock and IL will be Of a
Kind that is iu an particulars suited
20 the Panhandle and Plains country.
D. J. Muncy has had nineteen years
experience In the growing OF nursery
stock and orcharding ia the plains
country. having been for long time
located at Lockney lie understands
the needs Of this section OF the coun-
try and Is now equipping for the sup
plying OF the demands OF the people
who wodld make their homes more
In keeping with what the name I'm.
plies bv supplying products OF the
orchard and garden.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
Or. ROBINSON To PREACH
bACCALAUREATE SERMON

Committee from the graduating
class of the Amarillo High school an
nouuce that Dr. Ernest +. Robinson
viii preach the baccalaureate in the
Polk Street Methodist church. sun
day forenoon. May J.? The gradual
ing exercises will be held Thu rsday
night, May l6. at which time Judge
n. Walker Hall OF the Court OF Civil
Appeals will deliver the address
While a list OF those to be gradual
ed cannot at this time be given for
the reason that there are few ir-
regular students In the class includ'
ing some who are taking Postcard
unte work. II Is presumed how
ever that at least twenty-four out CT
The list OF twenty-seyen will be grad
uated. OF the entire class there are
eleven boys and sixteen girls
This Is by far the largest class SO
far to be graduated from the public
schools az one time, and indicatef the
worth and interest IN the work under
the present management and system.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
PLANS ARE PERF[CTING
FOR TRADES EXCURSION

Daily the list 81 eycursionists lu-
treases for the Amarillo Auto Trades
Excursion. and u IS believed that
more than one hundred business men
will avail themselves % this oppor-
tunity 10 get acquainted with rho
business elements % the various cite
les and towns along the route. n Ga
stated by the committees thar every
line Of business and profess sion ir
Amarillo will be represented n this
excursion.
The committees are eefting an
OF the details of the trip shaped
and u is stated that regardless
Of the racing feature iu MAY.
this excursion VIII be Of tpe utmost
worth 10 an concerned Sam Nauahu
who has CHARGE OF 'hc correspond
eucc with 7 Alex sloan. manager of
/ the racing team states thar pending
certain other settlements as 20 dates
nothing definite can Do announced as
no enc events lu Amarillo Just as
soon as tho facts arr secured Mr.
Vaughn viii make public the date Of
1.-The races or tho statement thar th"
engagement has been finally cancel
ga.
Already tho hats and BADGES for
me 'rln have boon ordered and o.
BE- understood that such printing os
will be necessary. IS being rounded
into shape. This pertains 10 the man
agomcnt ~ the excursion entirely
referring 20 time cards schedules
running rules and other matters Of a
similar nature The business men
who are going on tho trip. are
getting their advertising matter
/ 70 shape. They are buying novelties
aud advertising specialties to dlstrib-
ute among the people at the points
visited.
The matter % music as 10 detail
has not been determined fully, but
II Is known that a band or orchestra
will be taken on the excursion n
ia not improbable that a vocal quartet
Twin be included In the party Thes"
are details that remain 20 Doe worked
ont along lines 10 suit The ideas of
. fho executive committee
n is stated that a physician end
surgeon viii be included M The party,
and = e. also probable that spir-
.I'mal adviser will find q place iu the
list Of ovcursiouists The committee
is working on this phase ~ Inc ne
npacmcnts. and there o. every reason
90 believe mat NOTHING nI'i have hoon
omitted. week before Use time ar.
uouucod for tho party 'o start
Citizens along The route 90 De Gov.
arei bv the excursion ar" writiut
asking for information as 10 the time
of arrival and the time spont in their
towns These questions are ueinc
covered with as little loss OF time as
possible. and fuller information win
boo hurried ont 10 the various stops.
So that tho people NAV be- fully ad-
vised as 90 the detail Of the trip.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
AlmnSt q NiracIe

One Of the most startlIne manages
ever seen in any man, according TO
W. n Holsclaw. Clarendon, Tex,
was effected years ago In his lrother.
lie had such a dreadful cough. he
writes, that all our family thought
he was going into consumption, but
he began TO use DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. and was completely cured by
ten bottles. Now he is sound and well
and weighs 21S pounds For many
years our family has used this Won
derful remedy for Coughs and Colds
with excellent results" It's quick,
safe. reliable and guaranteed. Price
50 cents and 81 90 Trial hottl'
free at Amarillo Drug Store
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
AMARILLO IN LINE
FOR GREAT AUTO ROUTE

President Burger Of the Chamber
81 Commerce OF Pla'nyiew was in
Amarillo yesterday and met with the
board Of directors OF the Chamber
OF Commerce IN this city for a dis
eussion OF the coming % Harry G
Drum ~ New York. who Is In clarge
% the patti finding expedition cstab-
fishing a great international autOmo-
bite highway between New york ana
san Francisco. through this section
Of the country. Mr. Burger and his
party. after receiving the supper.
askci from the Amarillo Chamber OF
Commerce. left yesterday evening for
Liberal. Kansas where they will
meet and become pilots for the path
finders.
q Is expected that the pathfinder
gill reach Amarillo Wednesday
Hirht. April e.. al which time a din
hcr viii be served for the visitors by
the chamber OF Commerce lnfor
nation as to the time for the arrival
OF the party will be wired TO ANA.
Tilio by Mr. Burger The coming of
this party is believed 10 be a matter
OF more than usual importance, an d
for this reason no pains are 20 bc
spared 20 MAKE the stay In Amarillo
one OF the most pleasant along the
route
II Is stated By the ciUleas who
have given this matter attention, that
the establishment OF this route Will
bring thousands OF visitors through
the cities touched For this reason
II IL desired that each and every
county take care OF It's own roads,
and II Is stated that Potter and all
81 the Panhandle counties will do
this. In fact, II Ia stated that the IL
nances have been assured from Lib
eral. Kansas, 20 ri Paso. Texas ~,
Paso will take the matter up within
Der territory and carry It on toward
San Francisco TO such points that wiz
show an interest to the promoting Of
this road TO It's termination
Matters pertaining TO the member.
ship campaign and various other
questions for the solicitation Of CO.
operation upon the part OF the cltl-
lens. we're carried over 10 future
meeting OF the board
Mr.. Drums party Is posting sign
boards along the route. so that there
will De no trouble IN retracinr the
Hines trayersod by the paihfndcrs
II Is believed that a number OF these
siEuc may Doe moved slightly 49,,
but for the most part they are be.
hcycd 10 be correct as 10 location
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
MEM SHOWER BATHS AT
HIGH SCHOOL INSTALLED

The shower baths recently install.
ed In the high school building are
proving to be a popular feature with
the teachers and student body. Both
hot and cold baths are attached, and
it is probable that none OF the mod
ern appliances at the building have
proved more attractive with the stu
dent bodies than have the baths.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
Mortuarp

Ralls-Rafe the seyen-yesr-old
son OF Mr. and Mrs J. \. Rails. died
early yesterday eevning at the family
home. $40 Van Buren, street. after a
brief illness. Impressed with the be.
lief that the case was Of an infectious
character, the attending physicians
ordered quarantine placed on tho
household. No announcements arc
made for the funeral, but it is prob
able that this will be held this after
noon at the residence.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
ERNEST THOMPSON WITH
GROENDNkE ~ SALESMAN

Ernest O. Thompson has been ON.
pioyei by W. f. Groendycke as local
Ialesman for the Ford Motor Sales
ecmpany having resigned his ccnnec-
ucn with me Marion Sales company
~ Indianapolis, Indiana, recently. In
Yesterdays issue OF The Daily News,
statement was made on wrong In
formation that Mr. THOMPSON had
icouired partnership with Mr. Gro
sndyCke.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
MAJESTIC WILL SHOW
AMARILLO FILMS TODAY

Manager Scott OF the Najcsti,
Theater received at a late hour last
night the ansious'! awaited films OF
Amarillo street scenes. including the
business. industrial and residence
sector. which were recently made By
the Republic Film Company.
These pictures VII be shown mat.
inee ana ni-ht today, Friday and Sat-
urday' ana the keen interest which
has been manifested prior to their
arrival gives promise OF record
breaking crowds at the Majestic dur
ING the next three DAYS.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
Notice.

have this day sold my grocery
business at 1910 Van Buren, to Mr.
7. w Stanford and wish to thank
my customers for the nice business
they have given me and shall he glad
10 have everyone Of YOU continue to
patronize MIR. Stanford All parties
having accounts with me will pleaes
call at the store and settle az usual.
I36 &C J. c. REESE.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
DNILAS VISITORS ARRIVE
IN AMARILLO AT NOON

81 Canaan vice president OF the
American Exchange National Bank,
aud N. NJ Baker capitalist. both Of
Dallas. will arrive in Amarillo at
noon TO-DAY for O visit with officers
Of the Amarillo Improvement compa-
rs These gentlemen are sharehold-
as In the Amarillo improvement
company, and viii be- here during an
entire day. discussing matters Of in
ercst pertaining 10 the business.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
Marriage Licenses.

Harvey Brown and Miss Lucille
light.
F. T. royd and Miss Alvie Byes
CLAYTON Jarrett and Miss Ole Cneg
Ralph Huchins and Mary r. Nc
CURE.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
aOT ACE GCOCH OCCUfIES
GENTLY PURCHASED HOME

81 and Mrs Horace Gooch remov-
sI tcrday t1 their home recently
rrrc ased from D. B. Sneed at 1901
TYLER street This home Is one OF
ua most preltlly located IN the city,
rad vas bought at a price OF S1o.e0o.
Nr and Mrs. Gooch will make nu-
nervous Improvements ia the estah-
Hshmeni. inside and out. bringing Il
Co the highest standard Of attrac-
'reness.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11
CATARRH-Dr. Claude wolco,t

nose and throat specialist. makes a
feature OF treatment OF CATARRH.
Opera House, Amarillo. Phone sos.
l3j &c
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11

Clerk NJ. II. Hardin in Amarillo. this
beins under style OF ]. c. Paul Va.
+. ". Smith.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-11

Don't Make Wash suits when YOU
can buy them Of Saylor q Kendall
at such low prices, from SOC to $500.