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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-30
STEEL I TAR|FF
Bill | Is ~: !!!;!?!::! !R!:!::!! "a: a: a:
VOTE IN HOUSE /
Measure Taken Up After
Vain Attempt Of Republi-
cans Saturday Night to
Amend it.

Washington, D. c.. Jan. 29.-The
house today took up the iron and steel
schedule where 1t left off at midnight
Saturday after republicans had strug-
gled vRinly for eleven hours to amend
the democratic bill. Majority Leader
Underwood and Minority Leader Mann
had agreed that the bill should be
called up and placed on Its passage.
Democratic leaders expect some of
the republican progressives to vote for
the bill on the roll call.
The democrats of the house at 3
O'Clock this afternoon were struggling
to bring the steel revision bill to a
vote. They were able to defeat all of.
fered amendments, but had not been
able to put through a rule shutting
them off and the republican leaders
fairly bombarded the speakers desk
with suggested changes In the meas
|ure. Indications were that the bill
would not pass until late in the day or
at night session.
House Caucus on Economy.
House democrats will caucus to-
night to determine If an economy pro-
gram will be adhered to in the pres
ent congress. The fght against the
proposed $16,0O0,000 public building
bill is expected to be the chief fea-
ture. Chairman Fitzgerald Of the ap-
propriations committee, Democratic
Leader Underwood and others hope to
defeat the plans in the caucus.
Appropriation Bills In.
The army appropriation bill carry
ing $S8,534,00O and the agricultural
appropriation bill with total Of $15,-
836,976 were today reported to the
house. The pension appropriation bill
also will be reported. 1t carried
about $150.OO0,00O.
The army bill shows reduction OF
S., 100000 from the appropriation .af
last year. The agricultural bill u
81, ,063 900 below last years appropria-
ton.
New Postoffice Bill.
s A ten year term for the postmaster
general, the elimination Of the entire
postoffice department from politics
and the appointment Of all postmas-
ters by the head of the department in.
stead Of by the. president was propos.
ed in q bill introduced today by Rep.
resentative Norris of Nebraska. The
measure Is q revision Of previous
bill by Mr.. Norris.
Cummins Bill Before Committee.
]. C. McReynolds, special counsel
for the government in the tobacco
trust suit, will be asked to give his
views to the senate judiciary commit
tee on Senator Cummin's bill to have
the supreme court review the dissolu-
ton plans. Attorney General Wicker.
sham has approved the plan.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-30
TODAY IN CONGRESS

SENATE In session at 2 p. m.
Resuming OF Senator Lorimers
cross examination. Investigation
committee hoped to conclude testi-
mony this week.
HOUSE-Met at noon.
Debate on iron and steel tariff Ne
vision bill resumed. Bill to be
passed late today.
Steel trust hearing resumed with an
inquiry into labor conditions at steel
plants.
House democrats will caucus to.
night on economy program.
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sedaIia Shops Resume Work.

Sedalia, Mo-, Jan. 29.-The Missouri,
Kansas and Texas shops here resum-
ed work, today with about three hun
dred men. hall, the normal force, after
few days suspension. The carmen's
strike ordered September %. last,
never has been called off, but many OF
the former employees are at work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-30
WRECKAGE OF BOAT
POINTS TO DISASTER

Hull, England, Jan. 29-It's practic.
ally certain that the British steamer
Genoa Of the Wilson line foundered
during the recent storm with her
crew Of twenty-four. Wreckage of the
vessel has been picked up on the coast
of Berwickshire, Scotland. The yes
sci left Blythe on January Is for Riga
and has not since been reported.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-30
HEARS OF
REBEL VICTORY

London, Jan. 29.-The Chinese rev.
olutionfsts have crushingly defeated
the imperialist force commanded by
General Chang Hsuan at Ku Cheng,
in the province of Anhwei, according
to a news agency dispatch received
here today from Tien Tsin.
Ku Cheng is station of the Tien
Tsin.Pukow railroad about 125 miles
north of Marking.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-30
Governors Appeal
In Behalf OF The
Famine Sufferers

Des Moines. Jan. 29.--Gov.
Carroll issued a proclamation
today at the request of Presi-
dent Taft urging the people OF
Iowa to contribute something
to the Red Cross for the relief
of the thousands Of flood suf-
ferers In China.
1T is estimated that 10 cents
in American money will pro-
vide food for a family for one
day." reads the governors
proclamation. Fifteen dollars
will keep family of eight for
the entire season of famine.
urge the mayors and charitable
and church organizations in
our communities to take up the
work of collecting contribu-
tions for this worthy cause. All
such contributions should be
sent to j.. X. Deming OF
Dubuque, state treasurer for
the Red Cross"
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! Newark Fire loss $3.50, GOO.

Newark. N. j., Jan. 25.-Fire early
today broke out In the big furniture
stock Of John Mullins & Sons on Mar
ket street, and spread to adjoining
property before it was gotten under
control. The loss will reach $4,000,
OF which 100000 is sustained by the
Mullins concern.
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Davenport Calls Pastor.

Davenport, Jan. 29-The Calvary
Baptist church of Davenport has ex-
tended call to the DR.. j. B. Smith.
pastor of the First Baptist church OF
Muscatine and formerly Of Cresco and
Webster City
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-30
council Bluffs Wants Convention.

Council Bluffs, Jan. 29-J. J. Hughes
a member of the democratic state
committee, is today attending the
meeting in Des Moines, prepared to
offer anything reasonable as a means
of securing one of the democratic
state conventions for this city.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1912-02-10
The Weeks illustrated Story
THE OCCUPANT OF e ll2"
By HECTOR KENNEDY
By HECTOR G. KENNEDY

Then came the day which even now
Calkins hates to recall because Of its
one moment Of nightmare. There was
an act at the house that opened with
the supposed explosion of an automo-
bile or the stage, the comedian enter
Ing with tire and part of the rim of
a wheel hung about his neck.
The effect was obtained In the time
honored fashion Of firing into the air a
shotgun loaded with salt instead Of
shot. The salt scattered harmlessly,
and yet the report was louder than
when powder alone was used.
On this day tiny bit Of the wadding
was carried into the air and nuttered
against one Of the huge drops hung
above the stage.
There were four Of those hung close
together, and no one noticed the spiral
Of fame run up between this drop and
the next. The scenery was flreproofed,
but the rough surface Of the canvas
was coated with dust, and the dust
carried the flame.
A watchful fireman discovered the
smoke and turned in an alarm, while
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For Our Boy and Girl Readers
LINcoLN's GIFT.
How He Prevented Boy From Steal
Ina an Orange.

How He Prevented . Boy From Steal
Ing an Orange.
One day q ragged little urchin was
standing on the street longingly eying
some oranges which were on a fruit
stand near by. A tall man with long
legs, loose clothes and a frowning.
wrinkled face came striding toward
him. His eyes were apparently on the
pavement, and he looked cross and out
Of sorts as he took long strides, max
ing his coattails Zap about his legs.
The man suddenly stopped in front Of
the fruit stand. and, diving his hand
In his pocket for some money, he
bought big orange gave 1t to the
boy and went on his way.
The boy grinned at sight Of the fruit
and was about to eat It when q by
stander told him that the giver was
President Lincoln. The boy ran after
the president and caught the tapping
coattail, and as the stern face turned
sharply he called, THANK you, Mr..
President Lincoln"
Suddenly the face was transformed,
and beautiful smile covered 1t ~ the
president answered:
You're welcome, boy. You wanted
to steal 1t while the fellow wasn't look
ing, didn't you? But you wouldn't be-
cause It wasn't honest. That's the
right way. I wish some men know
were like you"
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GOLDEN TEXT.
How 10 that ys sought met
Wlst ye not that must be about
my Fathers businessf (Luks u,

of pilgrims to which he belonged had
left the holy city. In this place Of 70
ligious opportunities he had much to
learn, and he was determined to profit
by this occasion before no returned to
the obscure and limited life In Naxa-
reth. "Supposing him to have been In
the company" There was probably a
large contingent from Nazareth, and
the parents had such confidence in
Jesus that they took for granted that
he was among their friends. "A days
Journey" When the caravan halted
for the night they missed him and were
disconnected when they learned that he
was not with them. '.rhey turned back
again" There was no other alternative
but to return to the city at once. II
has been estimated that over 2,b00.0
worshipers were to be found in Jeru-
salem attending the passover. In addi-
tion to these excessive numbers there
were numerous foreigners and gen.
tiles. You can imagine the anxiety Of
the parents Of the boy Jesus under the
circumstances. Found him In the tenn
ple." This was in one Of the porticos
that were used by the rabbis for pub
lie instruction. Sitting in the midst"
His inquiring mind had naturally led
him where he was likely to receive en-
lightenment. asking them questions"
1t was usual for interested hearers to
ask questions for information. and this
practice was encouraged by the Jew
ish teachers. "Astonished at his under
standing" It was not uncommon for Z
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THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
Senior Berean. international Series

''son Of tho law" b seek for Hight from
the reputed teachers Of religion. but n
was unusual for ono Of this ago 10 dis
play such intelligence Truly here was
an apt pupil, from whom much might
will be expected
Verses z8-52.-T Fathers house.
The anxious mother forgot the digni-
fed company into which she had hurl
riedly come in her desire b claim her
boy. They were amazed" at the en-
thusiastic behavior Of Jesus In public,
among strangers which was unlike his
quiet ways at home.
"why hast thou dealt with usY'
The suppressed emotions Of fear and
anxiety during these three days utter
themselves in rsproach and chiding.
How is It that - sought NOR "Ars
seeking" He realized their intense
anxiety, but he saw no reason for Il.
twist ye notY' They should have
known that there was only ono place
where he would most surely have been
found In jerusalem my Fathers
business" I'm my Fathers house,
(revision), interested in those matters
which pertained to the divine will. He
had Just entered into q high and holy
relationship with God, and he was
making It his first concern and busi-
ness to study to know what that rela-
tionship demanded. "was subject unto
them" He readily returned to Nasa-
reth and continued his life Of dutifuI
obedience. Increased in wisdom" IN
that fear which wins the favor Of God
and which strengthens the character
20 as to be loved and honored by both
God and men. Among the Influences
Of Jesus were the companionship OF
Mary, the frishdship Of Joseph, the
associations Of the village school ana
the influences Of the pious men and
women Of Nazareth
The L'Anse sentinel., 1912-02-10

a superior woman-gentle, loving and
kind In after life hs used often to
say. ~All am or hope 10 be owe
to my angel mother" When seven
years old he learned to read and write.
and occasionally when the preacher
came around he would give Abraham
an idea Of public speaking. When eight
years Of age his parents moved to In
diana and established new home, but
the trials, privations and hardshipb Of
a frontier life were greater than his
mother could long endure, and she died
whsn he was ten years Of age.
His desire to learn completely alb
sorbed him. ~
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Verses 4o-42.-Normal growth.


Jesus was a real child, and his
growth was like that Of oil healthy
children. 1t Is comforting to know
that our great example is worthy Of
imitation from early childhood to ma
ture manhood. 'The child grew" His
progress was in three directions.
"waxed strong" In physical develop
ment, "flled with wisdom" becoming
fulr' (revision, margin). His increase
of intelligence had nothing Of the pre-
cocious and abnormal. "Grace Of God"
The divine favor rested on his pure soul,
for he was dear to God, as indeed are
all boys and girls. Would that they
were all preserved and reserved for
God throughout life. Il was custom
ary for all pious Israelites to attend
the great passover festival in Jerusa-
lem, which commemorated the national
deliverance from Egyptian bondage
Q1x. Kill, 8-S; xiii, 14-1D. Twelve
years old" Jesus had now reached the
age that was critical in the life of
every Jewish boy. He now became a
son Of the law and wore the phylac-
teries which reminded him Of his obi.
CATION to keep the law. He was also
expected to learn trade and to A.
sumo the responsibilities Of a man.
The larger duties to which Jesus was
thus introduced made q profound i'm
preston on him.
Verses 43-47.--A pupil Of promise.
The passover festivities lasted one
week. Jesus entered into all the serv-
ices with eager interest, and the days
passed all too soon. The pilgrims from
Galilee turned toward home at the close
Of the festival, but "the boy Jesus tar
ried behind in Jerusalem" He was 20
taken up by what he saw and heard
that he did not realize that the caravan
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sharp eyes on the people In his section,
and as the heavy battens from which
the scenery was hung came crashing
to the stage one man sprang to his feet.
He was sitting in the fourth row, and
in a fash Billy realized that should
this man break the order Of departure
there would be a crush in which many
would be hurt.
Billy still carried his now useless
tray, and quick as fash he pretended
to stumble and fall against the panic
stricken man. In falling he thrust the
fellow back into his seat, and the Ice
cold water drenched the mans face
and neck and trickled down inside Of
his clothing.
Those near by laughed, and the
crowd, which had been upon the verge
Of a panic, cooled down. The panic
was ayerted.
But Billy had slipped on one Of the
thick tumblers rolling under his feet.
In an instant he was on the door OF
the aisle on top Of tho clutter Of bro
ken glass, and his face and arms were
badly cut before tho girl in IN 112"
could spring to bis relief.
Strong arms bore tho boy 10 the
head Of the aisle, where already tho
doorkeepers were turning back the
crowd with the assurance that tho flre
was all over. And almost before he
realized It Billy was lying on the sofa
In the retiring room, and 'T 112" was
bathing the cut hands and fAce with
soft cloths, while Callkins stood help
lessly by.
"Gee," said Billy ruefully, Il bet
have to pay for new uniform. This
looks like been working In butcher
shop"
Nonsense" broke in Caikins, who
could be human at times, though It
was seldom that he exhibited this
trait. "You saved the day, Billy, and
you can have new uniform every
week II you want one. This lady tells
me that in drenching that fool you
stopped panic"
"Well, he had It coming to him."
said Billy. HE was husky guy in ID
112,' and he had the willies, he was SO
scared. says to myself that II he
got 'em runnin' Il 112' wouldn't have
any show. 30 plugged him wit the
glasses, and then he was good for
awhile. wouldn't let them walk all
over you,' he added to the girl.
The glorious eyes grew more tender
as she realized what the boy was say
ing. Men had sought to do great
things to show their love for their
ladyloves, but this boy of twelve was
as brave and as fearless as any knight
who ever wore his lady's favor in his
helmet.
His thought had been solely for her.
yet he had probably saved scores from
death or injury. and It was she who
was responsible for the deed. Slowly
she bent her beautiful head and press
ed her lips against his own.
''It was very brave Of you, DEAR
she said in whisper. IT am very
proud to think that It was for me you
did 30 nne a deed"
Billy blushed; them he looked with
adoring eyes into the brown ones that
were searching his face.
'T'd burn down tho theater every
Tuesday-when you come-for that"
he declared as no lapsed into uncon-
sciousness, and It was Miss Goiden's
turn to blush. Could he but know it
Billy had for the moment become
more than a boy. He was q man ana
the knight of "E 112."
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fried bacon in It, cook until brown on
one side, then turn like large pan
cake. Cut into squares and serve hot.
To clarity sugar put the desired guam
tity of sugar and water on to boil. Mix
with a small portion Of cold water the
white of one egg and add 1t to the boil
ing syrup. Bring to boiling point.
To improve the flavor Of the mara
schino cherries used as a'garnish for
fruit or salad, stuff them with coarsely
chopped pecan meats.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1912-02-10

he gave the signal to the stage man
ager to lower the FIRE curtain.
As the great asbestus shield descend
ed one Of the actors stepped before the
curtain line and made an announce
ment that an accident had occurred.
"There is positively no danger" he
assured, "but merely as a precaution
you are asked to leave the house az
quickly as possible" ~
The band was still playing and the
people In the rear Of the house were
moving toward the entrance when the
stage hands in the flies cut the ropes
and permitted the scenery to fall to
the stage. where the IRE could be
fought with greater ease.
Until then there had been an orderly
movement At the speakers sugges-
ton the people In front were waiting
until those in the rear seats had gone
that there might be no crowding.
Billy, watching over ID 49," had his
The L'Anse sentinel., 1912-02-10

To Billy Baxter every moment he
spent In the theater was to his liking,
but the best Of all was when the band
nled In and the house lights went up.
Then the music and the rush Of arriv-
ais made delightful stir.
These were busy moments for the
ushers, because In the ten minutes pre-
ceding the rise Of the curtain half the
house had to be seated, and It was
hard for Billy to bear In mind the
managerial caution that the right hand
aisle was not cinder track laid for
his amusement.
It Is hard to walk when the music
plays lively air, and there were times
when Billy would sprint up the aisle
AZ though bent upon breaking all rec
ords for the hundred yards.
These ten minutes twice a day re-
paid the boy for the rest Of the work.
and It was work for all who were en-
ployed about the Century theater.
Calkins, tho manager, had spent his
days devtsing a system that was al
most perfect in its schedules. Every
body cleaned house in the morning,
with Just time for hurried lunch be-
fore squeezing into the uniforms for
tho matinee, and as soon as tho rush
was over all but two Of the boys were
taken or to perform other duties.
Those who remained were water
boys, parading the aisles with trays
Of glasses, which they offered to the
patrons. Now and then a penny or
even nickel or a dime fell to the wa
ter carrier, but Billy was content II
the ladies smiled their thanks.
All this was before I'd 112" came.
After that there was but one woman
in tho world for William, Just as there
Is but one woman for each of us at
some stage of boyhood.
"E 112" was worthy Of his worship.
Even the box office boy had conf1ded
to Calkins. the manager, that 1t was
"a dead swell dame who took up the
seat for Tuesday mats" and the man
ager had condescended to approve the
statement, though Calkins' own pref
erence was for blonds. 'E 112" had
dark hair Of the soft, wavy kind that
makes a fellow long to stroke softly.
But Billy remembered nothing but
her eyes after he had received one d.
rect glance. He could look into those
liquid depths clear down into the un-
troubled soul beyond.
Every Tuesday afternoon the girl
occupied the same seat. The Century
reserved seats for its regular patrons
by the season, and once when the head
usher sought to shift Billy to the bal
cony, where there was better chance
Of making tips, Billy promptly forgot
the fact that It was supposed to be a
favor and pummeled his benefactor
until the latter promised to put him
back on his old aisle.
To such an extent had Billy become
enslaved that he even rejoiced In the
water Job. He would work the front
rows very slowly, waiting with pa
tence for each patron to finish with a
glass, and when "E 112" asked for a
drink he would stand in rapt admira-
ton, ignoring the request Of others for
glasses from the tray until she had
returned hers and there was no longer
any excuse for standing at her side.
Long before the middle Of the season
Eleanor Golden, otherwise "E 112," had
come to know the earnest, freckled lit
tie face, and the day that she passed
him in the street and gave him a nod
and bright smile was golden one
in the Baxter calendar.
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LINcoLNs BoYHooD.

Early Life Of the War President Spent
In Poverty.
Abraham Lincoln's early life was Ike
that Of nearly al who become great
men, one Of poverty and privation-
His father was said to have been one
of the poorest men in Larus county,
KY; his home, where Abraham Lin
coin was born, wretched cabin; his
food meager, coarse and mean. and, a.
to education, he had the most dis
couraging prospects. His mother was
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A Department For Women:
A CHURCH SUPPER IDEA.

He,~ 70 ost Up the eooIabis Known ~
The Feast of Natlena.
A church supper which was given
with great success and was called the
feast Of nations II described In the
Philadelphia Ledger. Tables Of dif-
ferent nationaiities were gayH and
suitably decorated, and characteristics
food was served at them
Tho japanese tabls was decorated
with chrysanthemums. A japanese
tray, ON which q japanese napkin
was fancifuIly folded, was placed at
each place. Little dishes Of rice, hard
boiled eggs. cabbage chopped fins and
small cups OF, tea Comprised the nrst
course. The second course was a
turkey dinner. The walters were in
japanese costumes. and the favors
were small japanese umbrellas, tied
with the japanese colors, red and
white.
At tho Chinese table ths frst course
was rice prepared with curry. followed
by chicken pie with the usual accom-
paniments. Chop sticks were In evi-
dence, though guests were not COM
psIled 10 use them. Tho walters were
In Chinese dress.
The Hindustani table was resplend-
emit with red and yellow dahlias. Hand
some bowls Of beaten brass, lent by q
returned missionary. ornamented tho
table, which was served by four young
men in Indian costumes.
Tho table representing bonny Scot
land had menu cards decorated with
thistles, and jam tarts were among
the delicacies served.
The English table was decorated
with the English standard centerpiece.
Roast beef, plum pudding, caraway
cakes and tea were served, and the
favors were red and white roses
The French table was bright with
candelabra, asparagus ferns and pink
ribbon, while white capped waisuesses
served.
At the table representing Holland
the girls wore Dutch peasant costumes
and served coffee, chocolate, carrots
with cream sauce, SO commonly used
among the Hollandese; sausage, rye
bread, pickles and gingerbread, baked
in fancy shapes.
The German table was gay with
flowers. Noodle soup, German cheese
and anise cakes were added to gen.
erc1s dinner. The favors were pret-
.zels, and the menu cards in tho form
of cornfowers, written in German
text.
Macaroni and fruit Of all kinds were
served at the italian table, with the
Italian flag painted on the menu cards.
The Mexican table was decorated
with palms, and Spanish dishes were
served. Tiny Mexican tamales were at
tached to the menu cards by red and
green ribbons, the Mexican colors.
The New England table served a
bounteous dinner with baked beans
and brown bread and several kinds Of
pie.
The western table was waited upon
by boy and girl dressed as Indians.
The cakes, fruits, ETC., were served In
Indian baskets.
The southern table had menu diff
ferent from all the others.