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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-14
Hsla ouarterly confsr.nes.

Tho first quarterly conference was
feld last evening following the preach
.rE ssrA ices ut the calvary ". T.
church last evening br 81 T.. Comp
ton. district Euperintcrd-ut 81 the
N heelinE district presided over the
meetings which were largely attended.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-14
MOUNDSVILLE
Proar,,.IN,. 70 M..t.

The Executive Committee OF the
Marshall County Progressive party.
issued cal yesterday for a mass
meeting % all ProRressives 20 be held
In this city on Wednesday Afternoon.
Dec 18th. The meeting will be cal
led TO order at one o'clock and the
mater of organizing tOr the 1914
eefnpsign viii be taken under con-
federation. All ProRTsssives over
the entire county are invited 10 at
tend the meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-14

The prascipe In damage suit styled
Ernest GfadSe " the Hsu Franklin
Coal Co operators OF the Panama mine
fouth - this city was filed with Circuit
Clerk Victory r. Myers yesterday morn
ira The grOundr Tor the suit have not
been made public and until the d~cla-
ration r. filed the cause OF the action
NH not be known 40 one Ira this city
Ererna 20 Enm.. NJ l.rnMLa-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-14
Competing xmas Programs.

also ia the treasury Of the club. All
are cordially invited 10 attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-14

Mems Eur DRIVING Gloves. $50
ST. zoe. g248 McFADDl MS
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05

Chinese, the Rev. Mr.. Nelson dwelt
upon the remarkable escape Of
Richard Beckman. who, after seeing
his wife and daughter dubbed to
death, waded into the lake with his
3-year-old daughter in his arms and
escaped in the darkness.
"There were about forty persons
associated with the Scandinavian
mission stationed at the city of Pin
chow at the time of the massacre, !"
said the Rev. Mr.. Nelson, according
to press dispatches from San Fran
cisco.
"Oct. 16 we started for Sian Flu
to attend the meeting of the mis-
sion there. Accompanied by my
wife and daughter Hilda, and other
missionaries, we arrived at Sian Flu
three days later. Hilda went out to
the mission in the southern suburbs
in charge of Mr.. Beckman, while
we remained at another station. On
Oct. 21, the band of marauders re-
sponsible for the massacre started on
their career of murder.
"The mission was one of the first
places looted. The gates were
stormed at l o'clock in the morning.
The Chinese surrounded the house
The house was barricaded and the
bandits went on their way after
setting fire to the outer walls.
"The women and children then
hid in ali outbufIding. while Mr..
Beckman with his little daughter
sought refuge in the shrubbery. Two
Of the marauders returned in little
while, kicked in the door of the out
building and killed all of those who
had hidden there.
'From conversation he over
heard, the Rev. Mr.. Beckman learn
ed that he and his baby were the
oaly ones left alive, and heaters
soon began to work through the
bushes in search of him. To escape
he waded to the middle of the shall
low pond, where he was hidden in
the darkness. Later he made his
way to mission in another part of
the city. The bodies Of the slaught-
cred children and teachers, horribly
mutilated, lay where they had fall
en- for three days"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
MRS. JACK CUDAhY
HAS AN ADVENTURE
Masked Man Enters Her Home at
Pasadena and Makes Attack.

Pasadena, CAL, March 1.-The
police are searching for a masked
man who entered the home OF Mrs.
Jack Cudahy, divorced wife of the
son of the late Chicago millionaire
packer, and who escaped after pur-
suing her from her own residence
almost into that of neighbor.
Mrs. Cudahy told the officers
yesterday that the intruder entered
her home, rushed past her woman
companion and seized her. Mrs.
Cudahy. who is athletic, struggled
toward her front door and escaped
into the yard. The man followed
her close to the next house, where
she ran screaming for help.
Persons who went to her aid saw
a man jump over back fence. An
overcoat from which the names Of
both the maker and owner had been
cut, was found In an ash barrel In
the rear of the house.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Alleged Thieves Wanted.

Boone, March 2.--Barney Walker
and James Stemper are wanted by
the police OF this city on a charge
Of stealing a travelling mans suit
case filled with clothes. a revolver
from the same mans room, and with
touching the till OF the Adix hotel
for nearly $40 last night. The po-
lice have wired Omaha asking that
the chief there keep watch for the
men. They formerly lived there.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Boy May Lose Eyesight.

Cherokee, Feb. 29.-Lester Spin
barney. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Spin
barney, probably will be totally
blind as the result Of an accident at
play. A playmate stuck silver OF
wood into one eye. The other eye
had been blinded in similar acct
dent two years ago. The lad. who
Is IL years old. is under special
lists care, but 1t is feared the eye
cannot be saved
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
KING GETS $4,000
WORTH OF ORCHIDS
Blossoms for English Ruler From
the Philippines.

San Mateo, CAL, March "A
shipment of 1900 rare orchids
gathered largely in the Philippines
and Central America and valued at
$4,000, has left local nursery for
England, consigned to the collec-
lions OF King George, the duke OF
Westminster and he duke Of Suth-
erland.
Preliminary shipping tests were
made by sending plants to England
and return in wool-lined boxes.
These proved entirely successful, the
plants showing no Ill effects Of the
double journey.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
FIND HEIR
TO FORTUNE
Man Wanted at Waterloo Reads
Story in Morning
Paper.
FATHER HAD LEFT THE MONEY
John Clayton Quit Iowa Five Years
Ago and Did Not
Write.
FATHER HAD LEFT THE MONEY

Fargo, N. D., March "A five
year search for the heir to large
estate in Waterloo, Ia, came to q
dramatic end yesterday, when, by
reading an item in the local morn
ing paper, John Cayton, a sewer
digger, found he was heir to third
share in fortune of $4,000.
Dave Lem, fellow worker,
brought the morning paper to work
with him and began reading 1t in
the ditch. His eye scanned the page
and fell upon short story Of a
communication received by the To-
cal chief of police, asking him to
help in the search being conducted
for John Clayton.
"This looks like 1t might be you, "
said Lein to Clayton as the hoist
was lowered. Cayton took the paper
and read the account of his own dis
appearance, and threw down his
shovel.
1--WE quit" he said. and started
for the police station on the run.
There he discussed the matter with
Chief Bowers and Immediately die
tated letter to his sister Eliza
beth at Waterloo.
/ Last night telegram brought
the information that Cayton's faith
er died few months after Cayton
left Waterloo for Fargo five years
ago.
Since that time search has been
conducted for Clayton. The Fargo
laborer never wrote his sister and
brother In Waterloo. Cayton left
for Waterloo last night to claim his
part Of the $4,000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
DES MONIES
GIRL KILLED.
Daughter Of the Rev. and Mrs.
Philip Nelson Among
Victims.
PARENTS BRING THE NEWS.
Miss Nelson and Seven Others
4 Trapped by Fanatical
Rebels.
PARENTS BRING THE NEWS.

Des Moines, March 2.-Bringtng
to this country the first word OF the
massacre Of their 16-year-old daugh-
ter. Hilda, as one of the eight per-
sons connected with Christian mis-
sions at Sian Flu, china, to be VIC
tins of fanatical Chinese outlaws,
the Rev. and Mrs. Philip Nelson,
missionaries from Des Moines, ar
rived yesterday at San Francisco on
the liner China.
The Rev. and Mrs. Nelson left
Des Moines nearly twenty years ago
to engage in missionary work In
China. Their ho--c in Des Moines
was at Ar Des MONIES street. Their
daughter. one of three children, was
born in China, but accompanied her
parents to Des Moines on a furlough
about eight years ago. The story OF
the massacre was told in detail by
the Rev. Mr.. Nelson after his arrival
at San Francisco yesterday. and the
Geographic messages gave the nrst
news Of the slaughter OF the eight
men, women and children at the
mission station in the province of
Shensi to the relatives in Des
Moines.
The victims Of the slaughter as
named by the Rev. Mr.. Nelson
were: George Alstrand, Is years
old: Mrs. Richard Beckman and
daughter, Ruth Beckman, years
old; Hulda Bergstrum, Is years old;
Oscar Bergstrum, 10 years old; Hill
da Nelson, Is years old; George
vantne. teacher at a mission school
at Sian Flu.
In recounting the outrages OF the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
SURPRISED BY FRIENDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Cooper, who
reside six miles northeast Of the city.
were greatly surprised Friday even
ing when about forty Of their
friends and neighbors walked In
upon them and took I'LL possession
for the evening. The occasion Of the
happy gathering was the birth
day Of both parties concerned. and
they were the recipients of some
very nice gifts in honor of the occa-
sion. A post card shower also was
given them, which resulted in their
receiving 49, cards.
The evening hours were spent
with games and music, and stories
were told, the ladies' we'll filled bas-
kets being partaken Of later.
All present report fine time and
wished the host and hostess many
more pleasant birthdays.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Personal Briefs
(From Saturdays Daily.


Miss Abel Prieb, formerly Of
this city, left last night for her
home in Wolyerton, Mimi, after an
extended visit here at the home of
her sister. Mrs. ALIVE Fisher.
"A. M. Andrews Of harrisburg at
tended to business in town yester-
day.
Mrs. Anna Wiltsey returned to
her home in Marshalltown yesterday
after visit with relatives in this
city.
"A. N. Torpe and mother. Mrs.
Nelson, who have been visiting here
at the c. Brandrup home, left yes
terday on trip to California.
Miss Anna Larson Of Jewell was
in the city yesterday calling on her
friend, Mrs. Myrtle Riley, who is
sick at the hospital.
Mrs. James Humbert left yes
terday on a business trip to Des
Moines.
Frank j. Lund was looking aft
er business interests in Goldfield
yesterday.
Misses Ruth and Opal Chris
Hanson went to Kamrar yesterday
to visit friends over Sunday.
Mrs. Jessie Austin-Boys return
ed yesterday from few days visit
with friends In Algona.
Miss Ethel Richards Of Will
Jams wds shopping in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. S. T. Neveln and son OF
harrisburg were visiting in the city
yesterday afternoon.
| Mrs. e. Oakland OF Blairsbure
was shopping In the city yesterday
Miss Eleanor Davis. who ct.
tends the local high school, went tc
her home in Williams yesterday fol
an over Sunday visit
DIR. J. e. williams went to Will
Jams yesterday on business.
Mrs. Frank Zeihan OF Jewel
visited relatives in the city yester'
day.
Mrs. Ray Hendrickson Of ELS
worth was a Webster City visitor
yesterday.
IF. C. Worries and wife OF Salem
South Dakota, who have been visit
Ing at the W. H. Bahrenfuss home
left yesterday to visit relatives II
Tama.
Henry Smith of Boone was
visitor in the city yesterday.
4 Miss Mae Bahrenfuss. who at
tends business college In Waterloo
Is spending short vacation her
I with her parents.
i Miss Eva Closz went to Kamra
yesterday to visit friends.
Mrs, w. H. Teachout came III
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05

st. Louis, Mo-, March 2.-For the
first time in the history of heavier
than-air flying man leaped from
an aeroplane at Jefferson barracks
yesterday afternoon and descended
to earth in parachute. The man
was Captain Albert Berry. The
spectacular parachute leap was wit
messed by hundreds of soldiers.
When the aeronaut landed the sold
iers cheered wildly and, surround
ing the man, lifted him from the
ground and half carried him to the
Office of Colonel Wod, the command
ing officer, who congratulated him.
Berry and Pilot Janus left the
Kinloch' aviation field in the after
noon In a two-passenger biplane
about 2 o'clock. Beneath the ma
chine, in a specially constructed car
was a large parachute similar to
those with which aeronauts leap.
The trip to the barracks was
made without stop. The first the
soldiers knew of what was going on
was when they heard the buzzing
of the propeller and discovered the
plane which was flying high and
swiftly.
The soldiers were astonished to
see Berry slip down under the aero
plane. It took them several seconds
to divine that he had climbed to a
trapeze bar and that the thing was
attached to a parachute.
With practiced hand, Janus stead
led the machine, Berry gave a quick
jerk of a rope, a knife flashed. Man
and parachute plunged downward,
while the aeroplane, bouncing up
like a cork, suddenly poised and
|steadied itself.
The hundreds of watchers held
their breath as the man shot toward
the earth, the parachute trailing
after him in long, snaky line. Sud
denly the parachute popped open,
the rapidity of the descent was
checked and, amid cheers, the first
aviator to make such an attempt
reached the ground in safety.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Fail on Verdict in Science Case.

New York, March 2.-The jury in
the case of Willis Vernon Cole, the
Christian Science practictioner.
charged with practicing medicine
without a license was unable to
agree on a verdict yesterday after
celebrating an hour and half and
was discharged. 1t was said that
the jury stood eight for acQuittal
and four for conviction.
Great interest had been manifest
ed in the case as test for the right
of Christian Scientists to apply the
tents Of their faith to curing dis
eases for pay.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Take Gambling Machines.

Mason City March 2.-Sixteen So
called gambling machines were con-
flscated by the city police Thursday
evening, acting under orders from
Mayor Norris, which were based on
information that the machines were
being operated contrary to law. The
machines were leased out to tobacco
stores and others by local COM
pany, 1t Is said, which owns the ma
chimes A big crowd collected
when the dray wagons backed to
the various places.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Social Affairs
LODGE SURPRISE.

The Fraternal Bankers reserve So
ciety, about twenty-five in number,
took possession of the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Gage Thursday ev-
ening and greatly surprised them.
The visitors were laden with we'll
filled baskets and after refreshments
were served, the evening was enjoy
ed with games and music, the guests
returning home at late hour feel
ing that the evening had been we'll
spent
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
SURPRISED THE DOCTOR.

A surprise was given DR.. Alexan-
der McCracken at his Office rooms in
the Robinson home on First street
Friday evening, quite a number
of his friends and patients being
present. After a delightful evening
with refreshments and all that goes
to make up a merry time, some of
the guests accompanied Mr.. Nc
Cracker to the train, wishing him
good luck and happiness in his new
field, the city of Chicago.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Forty Vasouitas Killed in Fight.

Mexico City, March 2.-Forty
vasquitas were killed and sixty
wounded yesterday in battle with
the government troops near Jimulco,
in the state of Coahuila, to the south
Of Torron, according to q report
from the commander of the govern
ment troops which has been received
here. San Juan Guadalupe was re-
captured from the rebels yesterday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Killed BY Fall of Slate.

Ottumwa, March 2.-Henry Lar
son was killed almost instantly and
his brother critically injured yester-
day afternoon when fall of slate
pinned both men down in the Chap
man coal mine. The slate struck
Reynold Larson first, but the posi-
ton he was in enabled him to es-
cape only to let the slate smother
his brother.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Lindsay Sentenced for Life.

Newton. Ia. March 2.-Judge
Preston overruled the motion OF
Earl w. Lindsay Of Des Moines for
a new trial on rape charge and
sentenced him to life Imprisonment
at Fort Madison.
Lindsay furnished $4,000 bond
and perfected an appeal to the su-
preme court.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Robbed in Taxicab.

st. Louis, NO., March 2.---Lumen
Stevens. cigar dealer Of Dixon, Mo-,
was lured into taxicab yesterday,
driven about for fifteen minutes,
choked and robbed of 500. Two
men whom he met in club invit-
ed him to ride to a hotel In the ma
chine and then attacked him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Train Left Track: 8 Fatally Hurt.

Birmingham, Ala, March a.
Three persons were fatally injured
and fifteen others were hurt when
passenger train 35 on the Southern
railway jumped the track at Oxford
yesterday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Prussian Tailors Strike.

Berlin. March 2.-Thirty-one
cities In Prussia, including Berlin
and other large centers. have been
affected by the strike yesterday Of
so, 1000 mems tailors. Their demand
for an increase in wages has been
refused by the employers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Woman Shot Dead by Jealous Wife

Chicago, March Mfrs. Gertrude
Mills shot and instantly killed Mrs.
Anna Taylor. % years old, In the
latter's home early yesterday, after
having accused her of accompanying
the Mills woman's husband to the
alter. Mrs. Mills was arrested. Mrs.
Mills told the police that Mrs. Tay-
lor attacked her with cleaver. All
concerned are negroes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
Special Subscription Offer.

The Freeman and Tribune, $50
year. and the Iowa Homestead, 81
per year, all for $1.75. Apply at
this Office. t-f-d
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05

For sale, three dozen Barred
Plymouth Rock pullets. David
Hunter. woodstock, Iowa. Martin
phone 4009. 31tSfSs
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-05
LOYAL SOLDIERS
SHOOT LOOTERS
Reign OF Terror in Picking Still
Continues.

, 2 ~ I y
Picking, March AT half past
last evening desultory shooting
again began IN the city. 1t is be-
lieved that Yuan shi Kai has lost
some Of his control. None Of the
troops except the Manchus are to
be depended on, and they evidently
care only to defend the imperial and
forbidden cities.
Picking, China, March p
Throughout the day yesterday loot
ing of stores and residences has
been going on in various parts OF
the city, and there have been sever
al skirmishes between the loyal
troops and the mutineers in the out
skirts. The majority Of the muffin
GERS. however, had left the central
districts before morning.
Ten hooters captured in the act Of
carrying of property were executed
on the spot by 10. al soldiers. sever
al regiments Of whom are patrolling
the streets.
The incendiary fires which were
started Thursday night have all
been extinguished or have died out
The loss is estimated approximately
at $15,0OO,000.
The number OF casualties that
have occurred among the civilians
and the soldiers Is not known. but
It is believed that the loss Of life
has been heavy.
The outbreak was most com
plete surprise both to the govern
ment and to the foreign legations
and there Is some apprehension of Z
recrudescence of the disorders TO-
night.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-08-22

until they resume their curl, but the
process is firing and needs patience.
If your feathers are not very dirty,
put a cupful of -four in q paper big
with three tablespoons of borax and
shake about till well mixed, and
then put the feathers in the bag and
shake until they are thoroughly
clean.
To remove wine stains hold the
stained portion of the cloth in boil
ing milk until all traces have dis
appeared.
To clean zinc, mix together lime
and water to the consistency of
thick cream. This will not only
clean, but brighten it.
For damp cupboard, fl a small
box with lime and place it on
shelf. This will keep the air dry
and sweet.
When SCOT or ink falls on a car
pet or rug never attempt to sweep
it up at once, but cover it thickly
with dry salt and let stand while.
1t then enables you to clean it up
without the slightest stain being
left.
If your rooms are small and you
are short of space it will be found
handy to have a rack fastened on
the inside of the clothespress or
wardrobe door. Get a nickle towel
rack, such as you see in any five and
10-cent store, and screw it on the
door. This will hold many little
articles and save time in hunting
same. It is especially nice for neck
ties and belts, and at a summer
place where drawer room is at a
premium, will be found very handy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-08-22
THE STOUT WOMAN AND HER
CORSET

In the September Woman's Home
Companion, Grace Margaret Gould,
fashion editor of that periodical,
writes an interesting article entitled
Corset Common Sense. - Here is
what she says about the fat woman
and her corset:
'Of course it goes without saying
that it As the fat woman who has
the most troubles. This much
harassed woman must learn that
flesh has got to be accepted. She
cannot push it aside, because that
only makes it the more prominent in
a place where it ought not to be.
However, there really is a place for
all flesh, but all flesh must be kept
in it's place. Be sure to remember
this when you start to reduce your
figure. Don't try to move your alb
domen up and then compress it in a
place where it does not belong. The
flesh is adapted in it's place, but it is
more than perverse and obstinate
where it does not belong.
"Then above all else, every stout
woman must stop thinking that she
can wear corset two or three sizes
smaller than she needs by actual
measurement. WndC earthly ulH0r-
ence does it make whether large,
well-built woman's waist measures
twenty six or thirty inches? 1t is
how she looks in her corset, and
how she feels in it, that counts. Let
me tell you that the fat woman looks
much better in a corset an inch or so
too large for her, where her fat can
sink down into it, rather than in a
corset two or three inches too small
which presses her fat up and out un-
til it appears in many unsightly
bulges and bumps. A safe rule to
Follow is to wear corset in a size
three inches smaller than the waist
band of your dress. For instance, if
your waistband measures thirty-two
inches, you can safely and correctly
wear a corset size Twenty-Five. [
am referring, you see, to the stout
woman"