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The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12

HERE Is that maketh himself rich. yet hath nothing; There IS that msketh himself poor. yet hath great wealth Prov. u7
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
KITTERMAN AND
ELLIOTT IN A DRAW

Fairfield, Dec. 6.-Joe Kitterman of
Hedrick and Guy Elliott Of Collins en-
gagged In bitter wrestling combat
here last night and after three hours
and twenty-three minutes Of graphing
without fall the pair decided to call
the match draw. Elliott acknowl-
edged that he could not throw Kitter-
man, and Kitterman made the same
statement as to his inability to throw
Elliott. Shorty Gamble Of Burlington
was the referee.
Kitterman and Elliott have met
three times. Their first encounter
was at Ottumwa where Kitterman was
forced to quit the milling; when he
broke rib. Later the pair met at
Fairfield and on the claim that Hitter.
man had fouled him, Elliott quit the
mat and forfeited the go.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
TRAGEDY STILL
REMAINS MYSTERY
The Death Of Young Woman In Ken
lucky Hotel is Puzzle to Police
Man May Die.

Catlettsburg, KY, Dec. 6.-Continued
efforts of the police today to discover
the cause OF the death of Minnie Tur-
ner. found dead yesterday at a hotel,
only added to the mystery Of the
case. The dead woman's real name
was Jennie Adkins, according to the
Huntington, W. Va, police, who say
the other woman in the case, who is
held in the county Jail, is Bertha Kel-
ley and the divorced wife Of Edward
Gullett. She denied this and says she
is daughter of Thomas Gullett Of
Huntington.
James York, the man found In the
room when the body Of Miss Adkins
was discovered still is in a critical con-
dition and may die at any moment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
Want B|GSUM|
FOR WATERWAY
I'M MPR0vEMENT
Rivers and Harbors Con-
gress Asks for $50,000,00
Appropriation Yearly;
Officers Reelected.

Washington. d. c., Dec. 6.-An an.
nual congressional appropriation Of at
least fifty million dollars for weter-
way improvement was recommended
in a resolution adopted today at the
closing session Of the ninth annual
convention OF the National Rivers and
Harbors congress. Another resolution
urged the creation by congress Of 9
department OF public works, OF which
the corps OF army engineers would be
q part. The waterways congress also
passed a resolution congratulating
congress upon its grant Of immunity
through the recently enacted Panama
canal law from tolls on ships engaged
in our coast wise trade and upon the
protection to water borne commerce
afforded by said law against railroad
ownership or control of water lines. y
Officers were reelected as follows:
President, Representative Joseph E.
Ransdell. Louisiana; secretary-treas-
urer, s. A. Thompson, Indiana; SER
geant-at-arms, John l. Martin, Missouri,
J. A. Ellison Of Para, Brazil, Ameri-
can manager Of large transportation
company, was elected an honorary
member for life.
The congress closed later with a
reception to the delegates in the east
room Of the white house by President
Taft.
See House Committee.
Western delegates were heard to-
day ~ the house rivers and harbors
committee. For San Francisco were
urged further appropriations for i'm
prove ments in San Francisco bay.
John N. Willis, president Of the
Kansas City Commercial club, asked
for $2.10O,O0O to deepen the Missouri
from Kansas City, to it's mouth and
$3,0OO,O0O to be spent on the river be-
tween Kansas City and Sioux City,
Iowa.
Vice presidents, one from each state
will be named by the various state
delegations.
Women Also Adjourn.
The meeting of the Woman's Nation
al Rivers and Harbors congress in
session in connection with the larger
organization also adjourned today. AL
ready many delegates are leaving for
their homes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
Secretary Meyer Of Navy
Department Fears Under
Present Program U. S.
Will Take Fourth Place.
SAID SHOULD HAVE /
FORTY-ONE SHIPS
Urges Dreadnaught Type Of
Boats, Battle Cruisers
and Auxiliary Craft to
Maintain Safety.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 6.-The
United States must have bigger
navy and must be prepared to meet
any chance of war, in the opinion ol
Secetary Meyer, of the navy depart
ment, If 1t Is to preserve its nationa
safety. In his annual report, made pub
lie today, Secretary Meyer pleads
for three new battleships this
year, and declares that this country
soon will fall from second to fourth
place in the relative standing Of nava
powers. II 1t continues the policy Of
building only two ships each year.
Need Forty.one Ships.
International peace has been
brought no nearer, the secretary de-
clares, so far as limitation Of arnla
ments Is concerned. To guard 1ts
coast and protect it's commercial
activities, the United States needs q
permanent navy Of forty-one capital
ships battleships and battle cruis
ers-according to Secretary Meyer
The present strength of the navy In
battleships is about thirty-three, but
four ships will soon be retired as obso
Elete. @
Secretary Meyers report lis a re-
cital Of the development OF the navy
during the year. with few recon-
mendations beyond those contained In
his former reports. He gives chief EN-.
phasis to his recommendation that the
navy be increased according to pro-
gram that will keep the nation in it's
present position among the world
powers; and the suggestion that con-
gress remove the limit upon the
amount of money that can be spent
for aviation and permit the navy to
compete with the like establishments
Of other nations in developing aerial
methods of defense.
Asks for Many Fighting Craft.
For. the coming year the secretary
of the navy urges that congress ap-
propriate money for three battleships
of the dreadnaught class and for two
battle cruisers sixteen destroyers, six
submarines, two gunboats, and a fleet
of auxiliaries to include transports, sup
ply ships, tugs, tenders, and a dry
dock. The navy general board recon-
mends four battleships, and secretary
Meyer points out that even though this
number should be authorized it would
mean no real increase In the navy as
four ships are soon to be retired be-
cause they will have passed the age
Of twenty years.
Secretary Meyer expresses skepti-
cism as to the abolition Of war in the
near future. Wars come with little or
no warning, he says, and only by the
possession of an efficient fleet of ade-
quate size will the country be safe
from attack and free to work out It's
own destiny in peace and without
hindrance
"The' history Of all times. including
the present, shows the futility and
danger of trusting to the good will and
fair dealing, and even to the most
. .. E..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
SENT NEWSPAPERS
TO RURAL TEACHERS
County Superintendent at Des Moines
Paid $779 for Subscriptions and
Taxed II to County

Des Moines, Dec. 6.-That Mrs Jen-
ME Steele Huegal paid newspaper
subscriptions for rural schools teach
ers In Polk county out of the institute
funds has developed here The law
provides that the county superintend-
ent may subscribe for any journal of
education from this fund.
The amount involved Is $779. Ac-
cording to Mrs. Huegle, she paid this
amount by personal check to the pa
pers and six months later presented
a bill to the county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
CAN'T CONFIRM
THE CONFESSION

st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 6.-John Derr,
who confessed to naval authorities at
San Francisco to the murder of Billy
Barkis at Richmond, Kan, near
Atchison, formerly lived in st. Joe.
He was sent to the reform school for
burglary and later served jail SEN
tence for the same offense. The po-
lice then ordered him away and say he
went to California though they knew
nothing Of his joining the navy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
SUES TO RECOVER
PROMISSORY NOTES

The First National bank of Eldon
has filed suit in the district court
against o. r. and Tressa Warder OF
Eldon for recovery on two promissory
notes which amount to $1,435.66 The
notes are part due. The plaintiff also
asks for interest at the rate Of 8 per
cent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
BRIEF MATTERS IN
THE DAYS NEWS

DUBUQUE-Peter Klein, aged 66, a
leading Dubuque f1nancter, also
prominent in insurance and G. A. r.
circles died here today. His death
followed a paralytic stroke which he
suffered several days ago.
COLUMBIA, MO.-Representative of
colleges in the Missouri Valley con-
ference went into session here today
to make out complete schedules for
football, basketball, baseball and
track and field meets. The work will
not be completed before tomorrow.
TOKIO-Lieut General Count Terau-
chi governor general of Korea, WAS
today appointed premier OF Japan in
succession to Marquis Saionji, ac-
cording to the Asahi.'
HOULTON, ME.-County Attorney
Brown opened the trial Of the Rev.
Charles Nelson Emelius, formerly Of
Minnesota. Mrs. Annie Jacobson and
Edgar Jacobson her son, charged
with the murder of c. Augustus
Jacobson. Of New Sweden.
ST. LOU1S-When the fifth days ses-
solve the International Harvester
Co. opened here this morning it was
hoped by attorneys for both sides it
would prove the last session in st.
Louis. 'Er
CHICAGO-A continuance to Dec. II
was granted today in the suit Of Mrs.
Mary H. Tufts to have annulled for
alleged fraud the divorce granted to
her husband. Gorham Tufts, Jr.. mis-
sionary now in Jail at Los Angeles.
DALLAS, TEX.-Mrs. Minnie Laduque
today was acquitted of the charge Of
numbering her husband w. D. Ladu-
que last summer because of his at
tentions to other women. Hers was
a straight case of "unwritten law"
NEW YORK-Charles Page Bryan,
former American ambassador to
Japan, is here in hospital under
treatment for somewhat serious
injury received in Toxic. Ellis car
riage fell over the side Of a bridge on
a dark night, and he sustained In
ternal injuries which compelled his
resignation.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - Eighty-tw two
Portuguese fishermen lost their lives
during a storm this week on the
cost Of Portugal. The survivors suf-
fered severe privations. Four men
became insane, jumped overheard
and were drowned.
LOGANSPORT. IND.-Mrs. Joseph
Lang, the bride Of one day, who shot
and killed Mrs. Mary Copple last
Thursday, today was sentenced to
serve from two to fourteen years in
the woman's prison, at Indianapolis
and pay fine of $25. The woman
pleaded guilty in court yesterday.
NA-The Austro- Hungarian and
Italian ministers at Athens protest
ed to the Greek government today
against the bombardment of the AL
banian town of Avlonia and declar-
ed that the Greek occupation Of
either Avlonia or the Island Of
SAFE on the Albania coast could not
be considered as permanent.
WASHINGTON. D. C.-Summoned to
the bedside Of his father, thought to
be dying Senator Cummins has de-
parted for his home in Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS

at noon.
Resumed consideration OF omnibus
claims bill.
Shipping interests voiced vigorous
opposition to seamen's involuntary
scrvitude bill before commerce sub
committee.
Court of Impeachment resumed trial
Of Judge Archibald.
Senator Johnston, Alabama, obtain
ed agreement for printing as pub
Tic document President Taft's speech
at Daughters Of Confederacy con
vention.
HOUSE-Convened at noon.
Resumed consideration of legisla
tive. executive and judicial appro'
priation bill. s..
Naval affairs committee began franz
ing naval appropriation bill which
Chairman Padgett estimates will
carry from S12O,0O0,OOO to $13o,00O,'
700.
Progressive party's campaign fund
statement was filed, showing contri'
buttons of $676,672. ....
Banking and currency committee
began framing diplomatic and con
sular appropriation bill, which
Chairman Sulzer estimates will
carry $3,0O0,000 to $4,000,000.
Presidents message on general af.
fairs was read. .-
Western delegates advocated appro-
priations for river and harbor i'm
provements before rivers and har-
bors committee.
Military affairs committee began
hearings on military appropriation
bill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
Mexican Rebels Destroy
Tom When They Demand
Girls and Meet Refusal

City. Vale del Bravo, state OF
Mexico practically DESTROYED today by zapaa rebels under the
inhabitants refused to
deliver to them nineteen young residents The IN
surrounding hills leaving the entirely de-
are to suffering cold
demand to the
declaring
lead
rebels demand
and had them
limited with
attacked the mining town Of Temascaltepe
guards a Of 20 killed wounded.
not reported
+ = + - + =
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Find Body on Michigan Shore.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 6.-An un.
identified body believed to be that of
one of the crew of the schooner Rouse
Simmons was found on the beach near
Pentwater today. Wreckage from a
boat believed to have been the Rouse
Simmons has also come ashore near
Pentwa..@.. 5
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

NEW YORK-Charles Page Bryan
former American ambassador to
Japan, Is here in a hospital under
treatment for somewhat serious
injury received in Toxic. EIis car
riage fell over the side Of bridge on
a dark night, and he sustained in
ternal injuries which compelled his
resignation. IT,.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

DALLAS. TEX.-Mrs. Minnie Laduque
today was acquitted Of the charge Of
numbering her husband w. D. Ladu-
que last summer because Of his at
tentions to other women. Hers was
a straight case of "unwritten law"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

CHICAGO-A continuance to Dec. 1
was granted today in the suit Of Mrs
Mary II. Tufts to have annulled TO
alleged fraud the divorce granted t
her husband, Gorham Tufts, Jr.. mis-
sionary now in Jail at Los Angeles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-07
WOMAN IS FREED
OF ARSON CHARGE
Mrs. Halderman Is Acquitted
of the Charge of Setting
Home on Fire.
palladium SpeciaD

EATON, O., Nov. Mrs. Cora Hal
derman, wife of Dr. H. c. Halderman,
of near New Paris, O., was acquitted
of the charge of arson by the petit ju-
ry of Preble county, here, this morn
ing.
Mrs Halderman was charged with
having set fire to the Halderman house
near New Paris. She gained considera-
BILE notoriety recently when she and
her daughter went to Cincinnati where
Miss Eva Halderman, the daughter,
became mother of an illegitimate
child, the child being taken to Rich
mond and placed on the front door
step of Mayor Zimmerman's residence,
on North Seventh and A streets. The
child was cared for by Richmond S
mayor, who a few days later found a
home for the babe.
Chief of Police Gormon, of the Rich
mond police department then went to
Cincinnati and identified Mrs. Halder-
man, who had been arrested pending
the arrival of the Richmond superin-
tendent Mrs Halderman admitted
taking the babe to Richmond and ex-
planned her act by saying that she de-
sired to shield her daughter from the
disgrace which would naturally fol-
low.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-07
A HOOS|ER AUTHOR
MARRIED At DAYTON
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington
/ Passed Through Here in
Auto Yesterday.

Booth Harrington, the famous Hoo
sier and author, and his newly welded
wife, passed through Richmond yes
terday on their way from Dayton
where the wedding took place, to Chi
cago. They were in an automobile,
and their honeymoon trip to Chicago
will be made in this manner.
The wedding of Harrington and
Mrs. Temple Robinson (nee Susanna
Kiefer) took place in the stately old
Kiefer residence on Central avenue in
Dayton. Only members of their i'm
mediate families were in attendance.
They will reside in the Harrington
home at Indianapolis. Mrs. Harrington
has been prominent in the social af-
fairs of Dayton. She is member Of
an old and prominent Dayton family
Her first marriage was to Temple A.
Robinson, oldest son of Sir, William
Robinson of London. Her divorce
from him took place five years ago.
Harrington was divorced from his
first wife some months ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-07
MORE MACHINERY IS
NEEDED At PLANT
Johnson Asks Works Board
to Buy More Equipment
for Light Plant. -

In a report to the board of public
works, Superintendent Johnson ques-
toned the capacity of the municipal
light plant to meet the increased de-
mands for light and power during the
months of December and January.
He explained that the growth of the
volume of business in the last few
months has taxed the capacity of the
plant to the utmost. He pointed to
the heavy demands made for light
during the holiday months, and ad-
vocated the purchase of machinery to
increase the equipment of the plant.
gine and two boilers at once. This
would necessitate the construction of
an addition to the plant.
The board promised to ascertain
what demand would be made for pow
er from the light, but advised John
year if possible. IF you can get
along with your present equipment
through January it will not necessi-
tate immediate action" members of
the board told Johnson. The needed
equipment, according to President
Kennepohl, of the board of works,
could not be installed in time for the
heaviest season OF the year anyway.
He said there was no need to hurry
the matter.
The city officials plan to put the
plant on a basis which will enable it
to furnish the entire city with light.
The franchise of the Richmond Light,
Heat and Power company expires jan
uary 1, 1919, and may not be renew
ed, according to prominent city Off
cial today, who stated that the city
would be cutting its own throat by
such an action. The original plan when
the light plant was purchased was
gradually to get monopoly on the
lighting of the city and to make its su-
perintendent also the city treasurer.
According to- superintendent John
son the plant has increased it's bust
ness more within the last month than
it ever has increased in a single
month. Sixty new meters were in
stalled last month and over $50 in the
last three months.
The total cost of increasing the ef-
ficiency of the light plant was esti-
mated to be between $4,000 and $780,
600 by one of the city officials.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-07
OFFICIAL REPORT
ON WAYNE COUNTY
Shows Sweeping Progressive
Victory The District
Goes Democratic.
OFFICIAL VOTE
IN THE COUNTY

Wilson, 1906; Taft, 1851: Chat
in. 22s; Roosevelt, 4.457; Debs, L.
O32.
Ralston. 1897; Durbin, 1,Go6;
Hickman, 207; Beverage, 1854;
Reynolds, $40.
Gray, 4,0S3; Risk, 1888: Jensen,
4,207; Van Vorhis, 1,0O6.
Allen, 1897; Freeman, 2,259;
Keller, 1851.
Krone, 3,77s; Reynolds, 2,034:
Judkins, 1895; Peele, 995.
Crawford, 1888; Mason, 1882;
Clifford, 4,06S; Buckley. 9S7.
Geisler, 1924; Johnson, 2,745;
Chamness. 1906; Ellis, GAL.
Drischel, 3.402; Steen, 1866; Bay
er, 1899; Holiday. 927.
Kelly, 1893; Peltz, 1860; Par
sons, 4.1S2; Richie, 97S.
Buche, 3,497; Smelser, 2,214;
Peirce, 4, 121; Parkins, 97s.
Threewits, 3,2S1; Horton, 2,2S5;
Peacock, 4,083; Ford, 9S1.
Bertsch, 3,49S; Groves, 2,259;
Doddridge 4,060; Franzmann, 983.
Boren, 3,440; Farlow, 1888; An
derson. 4,119; Sherrow, 975.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-07
GRAND JURY WILL
PROBE THE MURDER
Coroner Files Verdict in the
Death of Thompson, Shot
by Mrs. Moore.

In the verdict upon the death of Will
liam Thompson, a negro, in the Mar
shalett Hotel on the afternoon of Oc-
tober "a, filed today in the Office of the
county clerk, Coroner Pierce states
that death was due to a pistol shot
wound, the pistol having been in the
hands of another and that Thompson's s
death was a homicide.
The grand jury has been called for
tomorrow at 10 o'clock. The murder
of Thompson will be taken up.
Mrs. Mae Fee Moore, the accused
and confessed murderess, is now con-
fined at the Home for Friendless Wom-
en-, pending hearing. The woman is
on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
The only reference to Mrs. Moore in
the coroner's verdict states that the
woman asked Thompson why he
struck her daughter, Della Hunt.
Thompson is said to have replied that
the girl called him vile names. Mrs.
Moore, then said, according to the YER
dict, You should report her to me.
Della's nothing but a child.
Following that conversation Thomp-
son made another remark and the re.
yolver shots followed. Mrs. Moore left
the hotel and went to police headquar.
tiers where she handed the pistol to
the partol driver and confessed to the
shooting. Thompson was removed to
the Reid Memorial hospital where he
died that evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-07
TO ENTER OFFICE
WITH OPEN MIND
Woodrow Wilson Says He
Will Hear Both Sides on
Important Questions.
(National News Association

(NaI1onal news ASSOC1dClOn)
PRINCETON, N. j., Nov. Wood
row Wilson is going to enter the Of
flee of president of the United States
with an open mind. He said so himself
today.
When he announced that he believed
his course now in both state and ma
tional affairs should be to hear all peo-
fore making any statement.
After correspondents had asked Mr.
Wilson a number of questions today
about proposed legislation he said:
II think my right course now is to
hear everybody and that l should not
make any statements until every side
on the various questions has been pre-
sented."
On the subject of legislation in
New Jersey the governor said, "The
state platform of this election presents
an extensive program. 1 shall get to-
gether with the state leaders and then
speak for them as we'll as myself"
A discussion with Democratic lead
ers throughout the state will be held
and the nature and character of bills
beneficial to New Jersey will be decid-
ed on. One will give the governor pow
er to interfere where corruption is ap-
parent, and the corporation law will
be amended to conform with the fed
eral statutes.
Governor Wilson will hold Office I'M
til January, when the president of the
Democratic senate will succeed him
If he were to resign now a Republican
would become governor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-07

Official summaries from the coun-
ties of the Sixth district reveal the
standing of the gubernatorial, con.
gressional and presidential candidates.
The official returns are appended:
Fayette-Gray 1872, Risk 1,104, Jen-
sen 79S; Ralston 1,455, Durbin 934,
Beveridge 1857; Wilson LAS, Taft
1000, Roosevelt 1,249.
Franklin-Gray 2,305, Risk 1,OO5,
Jensen 4S1; Ralston 2,234, Durbin S66,
Beveridge 655; Wilson 2,306, Taft S29,
Roosevelt $50.
Hancock-Gray 2,45O, Risk SO, Jen-
sen 1850; Wilson 2,515, Taft no,
Roosevelt 1,175; Ralston 2,450, Durbin
$50, Beveridge 1925.
Henry-Gray 2,73S, Risk 2.579, Jen-
sen 1903; Wilson 2,572. Taft 2,452,
Roosevelt 1,472; Ralston 2,61O, Dur
bin 1924, Beveridge 1853.
Rush-Gray 1888, Jensen 694, Risk
2,053; Wilson 2,312, Taft 1881, Roose-
welt 1,075; Ralston 2,279, Durbin 1859,
Beveridge 1,124.
Shelby-Gray 3,1Os, Risk 1902, Jen.
sen 1850; Wilson 4.073, Taft 1922,
Roosevelt 2,00S; Ralston 1000, Durbin
1880, Beveridge 1900.
Union-Gray 766, Risk 752, Jensen
ISL; Wilson 705, Taft 643, Roosevelt
342; Ralston 692, Durbin 615, Bev-
eridge 162.
Wayne-Ralston 3,39S, Durbin 1906,
Beveridge 1854; Roosevelt 4.457, Will
son 3,S06, Taft 1851; Gray 4,083,
Risk 1,7SS, Jensen 4,207.