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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
WEBSTER ENTERS
PLEA OF GUILTY
Threw Himself on the Mercy of the
Court for the Murder of His
Wife.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
OREGON, H., Jan. I'm a last
desperate effort to save himself from
the gallows, Dr. Harry Elgin Webster,
today pleaded guilty before Judge Var
rand, in the district court, to the muir
der of his bigamous wife, Bessie Kent
Webster, and threw himself on the
mercy of the court.
Judge Farrand announced that SEN
tence will probably be imposed Janu.
airy %. The plea of guilty was i'm
mediately followed by the presenta'
ton by the state of evidence to estab.
lish the identity OF the body of the
dead woman and to fix the cause OF
death and the responsibility of Web
ster. This was perfunctory proceed
ing. Webster's attorney will make a
plea of temporary insanity to the
court before sentence is passed In
the hope of securing sen
tence Of life Imprisonment.
Webster did not consent to the en-
tering of a plea of guilty until few
minutes before he went into court
His attorney, John E. Erwin, told him
it was his last hope.
Bessie Kent Webster was the biga
nous wife of Webster He married
her seven days after he had welded
Zoe Varney of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He
married the woman whose life he tool
a year ago today. Zoe Varney Web
ster of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the legiti
mate wife, secured divorce soon at
ter Webster was arrested for the muir
der of the second Mrs. Webster.
After making his plea of guilty to
day, Webster stated to Sheriff De
laney that he felt better than he ha'
for months and believes he will es
cape the death penalty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
AMBASSADOR BACON
HAS RESIGNED
Win Give up His Post in Paris to
Accept Chair at Harvard
University.

IUnitel Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-President
Taft today received a personal letter
from Robert Bacon, ambassador to
France, in which the ambassador con-
firmed his resignation to accept a fell
lowship of Harvard University. Ba-
cons formal resignation is rendered
to the state department, his note to
the president merely stating his desire
to resign.
The letter is said to express friend
liness, and regrets over REIMBURSEMENT
of the post.
Secretary Knox will probably give
immediate consideration to appoint
ment of as successor to Bacon, Lars
Anderson, minister to Belgium, being
mentioned as a possible appointee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12

shareholders and while there was no
news whatever on the subject, the
report was used effectively for a time.
After advancing to 1888, Reading re-
acted fractionally, as did Lehigh VAL
ley, after touching 1S4%, the high
level of the day. In the late trading
the market became a little broader,
and on rather active trading, some
apparently good buying power de-
veloped Although the movement
most of the day was obviously pro-
fessional, there appeared in the after
noon a somewhat better demand for
the high grade dividend shares. This
buying was attributed in part to the
trust company and to various finan-
cial institutions of the west that are
allowed to invest in stocks as we'll as
bonds
The market became noticeably &C.
tive on the late advance, but final
prices were in general somewhat off
from the best Many of the standard
shares We're decidedly strong at this
close.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
water power Company Comes into
Possession Of Land Near Taber
Mill for MIlls-Ellsworth
New Site.
$4,000 REPORTED PRICE
story In The Gate City Yesterday
Outlined What Power Company
Might do in Keeping
Concern Here.


A deed conveying from Harry Dietz
to ]. P. Allen, trustee, Of the Missis-
sippi River Power company, eight
lots in block IA, Reds addition, which
it is said will provide site for the
new MiIis-EI.sworth plant, was filed in
the deputy recorders office today by
Attorney J.. o. Boyd of the power com
psny.
Plans which it is believed will be
carried out were outlined exclusively
in The Gate City last evening and
from what could be learned today
there is nothing to indicate that they
will not be carried through to a sue
cessful consummation
The lots are located near Taber's
mill. 1t is said the Water Power
company paid Mr.. Dietz $4,000 for the
property. The prices, however, could
not be confirmed today and the deed
did not mention consideration 9th
err than ST.. To perfect the title, Miss
Mamie NJ. Smith gave quit claim
deed to the 3 alter Power. company
en- the same described property
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Poisoned Pancakes.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LANCASTER. Ohio. Jan. 12.-Little
improvement was shown today in the
condition of Mrs. Nancy Hall. so, con-
fined in the Fairfield county jail
charged with poisoning her IL year
old daughter Ruth, who died aftei
eating pancakes containing arsenic
December H. A special nurse guards
Mrs. Hall constantly on account OF
her serious condition and to prevent
any harm she might do herself Hell
preliminary hearing, set for yesterday
has been postponed until Tuesday
Mrs. Halls pastor, Rev. Hugh Leith
and his wife called upon her at the
Jail today and she strongly denied hel
guilt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Fourteen Bloody Murders.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
ATLANTA, Ca, Jan ~. Atlantas
negro population is terror stricken
today following the fourteenth muir
der by the city's unknown Jack the
Ripper In a dark alleyway, police
today found the bloody body of ne
gress, her head severed from her body
in the same manner that thirteen
other negresses have been murdered
in the last few months. The police
have no clue.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
w ant Column

The want advertising department
of The Daily Gate City has been put
on cash basis. Advertisements will
be accepted by phone for this column
but the collectors will call the follow
Ing morning for settlement for business
accepted. 1t Is inadvisable to continue
to operate this department on credit
system as the Individual accounts arc
SO small that they become burdensone
as a bookkeeping proposition. It will
be preferable to send tho cash with or
der but In case this Is not convenient
the order VIII be accepted but 1t must
be remembered that cash collection
will be made the following day by Gate
City collectors.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
ALEXANDRIA, Mo.
, > : /. > > . go : :

On last Saturday evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. P. Ringo gave a variety
shower at their home for Miss Dem
ing and Mr.. Russell Draper. There
We're about sixty nice and useful
presents showered on this young coll-
pie. There were sixty guests invited
but only forty attended On account OF
the extreme cold weather. The house
was very prettily decorated, red and
green being the prevailing colors. AT
eleven o'clock refreshments were
served and it was after midnight be
fore the guests returned to their
homes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
italian eattleship and Two Destroy
ers Clean up the Waves of
Turkish contraband
Carriers.
LIFE LOSS NOT GIVEN
For Weeks the Turkish Ships Had
Been EIudina italian Fleet
But They Were
Caught.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
ROME, jan 12.-Seyen Turkish
gunboats were sunk off Konfuda today
in battle with an Italian battleship
and two destroyers.
The Turkish gunboats were carry
ing contraband goods destined for
Turkish troops in Yemen province,
Arabia. They We're discovered by the
Italian flotilia, and battleship and
two destroyers gave chase, when the
Turks sought safety in flight.
The big guns of the battleship open
ed up fire at long range, but sank two
of the gunboats with a .peppery fire
from their big guns. The other five
We're overtaken after two hours
chase and attempted to give battle but
\ their puny equipment was insufficient
1 to do any damage, After fight last
I ing more than an hour the gunboats
went to the bottom of the sea and the
members of their crews that had es
capped the cannonade, took to the life
boats.
Immediately after the battle with
+
4 the gunboats, the Italians discovered
a Turkish armed yacht endeavoring te
! escape eastward A shot was passed
! over her bow and she surrendered.
i The loss of life in the naval engage
ment Is not given, but the Turks ART
believed to have suffered heavily. Th'
I wireless messages from the flee
AP h,
Turks escaped in the life boats. Nom
of the Italians were injured.
The gunboats sunk today have beel
!, eluding the italian vessels for weeks
and have succeeded in carrying i'm
mense supplies of arms and food t
!, the garrisons in Arabia. Orders wer
sent out several. days ago that the az
tivities of these vessels must be broi
en- up at once.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
FORT MADISON IN
NEED OF SOFT COAL
Barely Enough Coal on Hand to Keep
the Electric Light Plant
Running.
Especial to The Gate City,

Especial to The Gate City.l
FORT MADISON, Iowa, Jan. 12.-
This city is threatened with a coal
famine. The electric light plant is
gathering coal about the city in
small quantities to keep the plant go.
ing. Last night the street arcs were
cut out to save fuel Unless the sup
ply can soon be replenished the
plant will be compelled to shut down
number of factories are very short
of fuel
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
PHYSICIANS RECOMMEND
MELLIN'S FOOD

n have been recommending Mellin's Food in
quite number Of cases and find where ii is used
according to directions tha. i. is always satisfactory.
One thing notice especially is that the Mellin' $
Food babies all seem to have good, hard. firm,
healthy Hesh-which is something you do not
always find in manufactured food.
sMy husband Is physician and feel. he h..
saved many child's life by prescribing Melin's
Food. We First knew Of its good qualities when
our FIRST child was fifteen months old. weaned
her and she began cutting her stomach teeth and
had bowel trouble. We tried Mellin's Food. In
short time she began to gain and tbrived from
then OF"
Mrs. R. IL Trammell Lockhar. Ala.
Write for FREQ sample to try.
MELLlNs FOOD CO. BOSTON. MASS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Gas RUNNING Low.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
KANSAS CITY, Jan. 12.-Kansas
City suffered greatly today on ac-
count of the coal and gas shortage.
Coal companies are refusing to ac-
cept orders for fuel saying 1t cannot
be had at any price. The gas supply
is extremely low.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
pelca-se Gets OFFER.

[ United Press Leased Wire Service.
LONDON, Jan. 12.-President Fal-
Heres today offered the premiership
to M. Theophile Delcasse. minister OF
marine and foreign ministers in the
Cailleaux cabinet, according to a dis
patch from Paris. Delcasse is report.
ed to have been given a few hours to
consider before announcing his de-
cision.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
An Enjoyable Dancing Party.

delightful private party was en-
joyed at the Odd Fellows building
last evening which was attended by
about thirty couples. 1t was the first
of series of similar parties to be
given by Puckechetuck lodge No. 43,
III. o. o. f., during the season.
Agnes orchestra furnished the music
for the dance program which contin
ued until midnight. Light refresh
ments were served. There was much
enjoyment among those who attend
ed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
sIeIahlna Party.

There was a sleighing party out last
night which concluded its pleasure
ride about II o'clock p. m. and organ
lied into an indoor social affair and
a fine oyster supper at Racey's res
taurant, % South Fifth street A very
pleasant evening was enjoyed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
DE ORC FAVORED
IN POOL MATCH

Although Carney Gained Last Night,
Champion Is Expected to
Win.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
DENVER, Colo, Jan. 12.-Tho final
block in the $50 point three cushion
billiard match between Alfred De Orc
and Joe Carney for the worlds cham
pionship, will be played here tonight.
By playing sensational billiards last
night, Carney gained 10 points on the
champion, running SO while De Orc
was making his fifty. This left De
Orc 100 and Carney SS. De Orc re
mains strong favorite on account OF
the steadiness of his play.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
-Four swent Overheard.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
MOBILE. Ala, Jan. ia fishing
schooner arriving here today reporr
ed that four of her crew were swept
overheard during fierce storm en-
countered 200 miles off Pensacola IN
Tuesday
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Much Married Woman.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
FLINT, MichS Jan. 12.-Alleging
that his wife has been married nine
times that he knows Of and possibly
eleven, Myron Teachout is endeavor-
ing to obtain divorce, Mrs. Teach
out is not represented in court.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
ohio Miners.

United Press Leased Wire Service ]
COLUMBUS Ohio, Jan. 12-Ohio
miners in convention here today voted
unanimously for national settlement
of the wage scale in all districts where
wage contracts with the operators ex-
pire March 81. The only alternative,
they say, is national suspension OF
all mines
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
jesse 8. Bakers concert.

The concert last night at the high
school assembly room was listened to
by only small audience.
Mr.. Baker had arranged splendid
program, and it gave the greatest
pleasure to all.
The auxetophone had been tuned nr
and the new horn brought out the
orchestration in wonderful way. a
second concert will be given in about
three weeks.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
RooseveIt or Bust.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
EMPORIA, Kan, Jan. 12-In an
editorial William Allen White de-
clares this country is going demo.
cratic unless our party changes lead
ers. It's Roosevelt or bust
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Eases Neuralgia
lin a Mlnzsfey

Massage with MusTERoLE and notice how
the pain lessons and the delicious comfort that
takes Its place. Sufferers all over the country
write US about this amazing quick relief.
MUsTERoLE is a clean, white ointment
made with the purcst oil OF mustard.
BETTER THAN A MUSTARD PLASTER
AND POSITIVELY DOES NOT BLISTER
Keep a Jar at hand and in your homo for Cold
In Chest, Group. Asthma Soro Throat, Tonsil-
Its, Congestion. Headache. Rheumatism. Pleu-
risy. Lumbago. Sore Muscles, Sprains etc.
Sold by druggists everywhere. Look for the
MuSTERoLE sign shown below. Many dis
play this IN their windows. MUSTER0LE
comes Ia 2sc and SOC Jars. Accept no substitute.
II your druggist cannot supply you. send 2sc and
we will send you a jar prepaid.
The Musterole Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
New York Stock Market.
copyright, 1912, by New York Eve
ming Post.

NEW YORK. Jan 12-Interest
converged largely today in the stocks
Of the coal roads, which advanced
rather sharply as a result of the dec
laration of the extra dividend by Lee
high Valley Price changes were not
important, and about all the activity
there was in the market was confined
to that one group of stocks, with
Reading as the feature of strength in
the afternoon. Buying of Reading
was based on the familiar report of an
approaching disbursement for the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Accidentally Shot.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. 12.-Thom-
as Arid, 40, of Thayer, Ill, is dead
today from injuries received January
6 when his son John, IA, accidentally
shot him while they We're hunting.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Quincy EvIdence Faulty.

EVTuOF'NC
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
JACKSONVILLE, H., jan 12.-Af-
ter having been convicted of bootleg
ging in the federal courts at Quincy,
ILL.,, G. H. Doolin was today acquitted
on the same evidence in the county
court here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Success Matter of WIN Power.

Don't finch, founder. fall over, nor
fiddle, but grapple like man. A man
who Wills it can go anywhere, and
do what he determines to do."-John
Todd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Danger in aCold

Because you have contracted ordinary colds
and recovered from them without treatment
OF any kind. do not for a moment imagine
that colds are not dangerous. Not only pneu,
monia, but also the infectious diseases such
IS diphtheria and scarlet fever start with q
cold. The cold prepares the system for the
reception and development OF the germs OF
these diseases Take our advicc-cure your
cold while you can.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
BY Its remarkable cures OF colds has become
staple article OF trade and commerce ills
prompt; 1t Is efrectual; 1T Is reliable, Try IL
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
Birthday Surprise.

Henry c. Weisemann was surprised
last evening at his home 1106 Timea
street by number of his friends who
gathered to celebrate that gentle
mans forty-second birthday. The
friends brought with them a beautiful
rocker which furnished an additional
surprise A turkey supper was enjoy
ed, Jake Hubinger and Jacob Spring
being the chefs
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12

Cold Weather Forced Postponement.
The Ladies Aid society of the First
Christian church was compelled to
postpone arrangements for last eve.
ming on account of the cold weather.
The social will be given at later
date.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12

WANTED-Gir to do general house
work. Apply S26 Leighton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-one large bedroom, viii
accommodate two; heat. gas and
bath. 214 Concert.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12
WANTED.

WANTED Middle age lady to nurse
invalid woman. Call on Bell phone
6S1-Blaok.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12

FOR RTNT-Furnished room; mod
ern. Inquire 42s North Seventh.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12

FOR sALE-Fresh Jersey cow. 1929
| Hub. phone.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-12

FARM FOR SALE-Or will trade for
city property Address l. K. L., this
Office.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02
"SLOW AS MOLASSES."
But Governor Wilson is Not lmpa
 tent.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH
 SEA GIRT, N. J. July 1.-"They are coming slow as molasses, but they are coming" was the comment of Governor Wilson tonight when told that he was ahead in the balloting in the Baltimore convention.
 But, at that, we are doing better than we did last week. During last week we gained eighty votes: to- day up to the present we have gained seventy-one The Wilson lines are holding solid and the gain is very satisfactory"
 Governor Wilson has become so ac- custOmed to suspense that he does not mind the sensation. He was in good humor. all day-in too good hu- mOr to accept an invitation to act as umpire at d baseball game which the newspaper men played on his lawn. He sat on the porch and watched the game with interest, however, and when it ended, after the forty seventh run, he said that one of the plays reminded him of ''Roosevelts attempt to steal third.
 T6 the reporters who besOught an expression of his opinion of the sit uation the governor declared that the only thing he could say was that he was making a riot of silence"
 During the afternoon he sent a tel egram of encouragement to his New Jersey followers in the convention But for the most part the governor was out of touch with and apparently little concerned with the details of the fight in which he was playing SC prominent a part
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02
PREPARES FUR
 SPEED TRIAL
Car in Shape, Timekeeper Russ Warner Named, Roads Prepared and Ev- erything Ready for Ire
 maine's run Wednesday.

Russ A. Warner, who has been the representative of the Remington Arms company in these parts since sporting goods became source of recreation instead of means of pre- serving life is named by W. D. Ire maine as timekeeper in the race Wednesday morning. Hageman. the other end of the big bet has not yet decided on d judge or at least has not made the choice known
 This detail was settled last night after Wild Bill" had piloted his car over the course in a speed test which same appeared very satisfactory to the driver of the Pope flyer. He carried three passengers of the loop in good time though no records Were menaced. Tempe watchers appeared anxious to follow the excitement and after lining up to see the motor flash by. telephoned to The Repub- lican for details of the run
 The southsiderS notably VogeI of Tempe, have been very kind in fixing the road ande preparing the town for the thrush of the automobile Wednes- day morning. for which they receive many thanks from the promoters of the contest
 Tremaine said last night his mount was in first class shape to put up d good fight His tnkerng will be continued throughout today so by to- morrow morning the machine ought to be in fine fettle if such a phrase is applicable to an iron horse.
 The course as determined provision ally last night was from start at First and Adams streets. south to Washington, east to the edge of town along the Tempe road and return by the southside road over the Central avenue bridge to Adams and across the point of the pistol
 On the Fourth, Teddy Martin sou brette in the Empress company will do a mile on the track in the Hum mer' with aspirations to Tetzlaffs honors The owner will of course be along to attend to more or less messy details of oiling and keeping the car buretor and mag" working properly but the girl driver will do all the steering and make the pace all the way.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02
FOR BOARD AND LODGING.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCH]

SEA GIRT, N. J., July IA pledge of S5O0O to pay the bills of the Wood : row Wilson delegates to the Baltl- more convention was made by Samuel Ludlow, IT, a banker of Jersey City, and Joseph Bernstein, merchant or the same place.
 Reports from Baltimore that on ac- count of the extended session many delegates were hard up, caused the Jersey men to come here and make the offer.
 We are not going to permit Will sons fight for the presidency to fai at this crisis for lack of funds,' saio Ludlow We are prepared to pay the
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02

the convention hall during the after noon when the Clark adherents placed in front of the Nebraskan banner inscribed with Bryans former eulo- gistic estimate of the speaker.
 Although Clark was known to have motored to Baltimore from Washing ton early in the day and to have re- mained at the home of a friend for several hours. he did not appear at any political rendezvous tonight. It was said there had been no confer ences between the candidate and his
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02
PRINTING SESSION LAWs-Th

contract for printing the SeSSlpl laws and of 800 copies of the jour nal proceedings of the first state leg islature were yesterday awarded The contract for printing the session laws goes to the II. H. McNeil company at the price of $22S.53 a hundred pages. The Era Publishing company of Cliff ton was awarded the contract to print the journals at $139 page. Other bidders were the Phoenix Printing company. the Arizona Republican, the Arizona State Press and the Arizona Star.