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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
TODAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE-Met at noon.
Interstate commerce committee to
be called to frame antitrust laws.
Omnibus claim bill taken up.
at noon,

HOUSE-Met at noon.
Ways and means committee an
nounced dates OF tariff hearings.
New York bankers continued to tes-
tify before the money trust commit
tee.
New Haven investigating hearings
continued before rules committee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
ALLEN IS GUILTY
OF MANSLAUGHTER
Jury in Trial Of Virginia Slayer Re-
duced Crimes Enormity and Gives
Him Five Years.

Wytheville, Va, Dec. 11.-Sidna AL
len, leader Of the Hilfsville gunmen,
who shot up Carroll county court and
killed five persons, was convicted to-
day OF involuntary manslaughter The
jury fixed his punishment at i've years
imprisonment. He was on trial on q
first degree murder indictment for the
killing on commemorative attorney
Foster.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
TESTING GUN;
SHOOTS BROTHER

Ft. Dodge, Dec. 1.-THE eleven year
old son of Deidrick Clarkens, living on
the Larson farm north of the city, ac-
cidentally shot his younger brother
Sunday when he tried gun to be sure
he had taken all the loads out. The in
jured boy fortunately is not fatally
hurt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
Tho Muse-Aksrs Wedding.

Charlton, Dec. 11.-Enos n. Muse
and Miss Lydia A. Akers were united
in marriage at the M. e. parsonage in
this city on Monday evening, the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. =. b.
Ilgen Fritz. Both are from Decatur
City, and they will reside at that
place after a trip to Galesburg, III.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
Animal World are
Presentat Wedding
- Wolf and Fox
'oos laoIlolsl1 s'a !sas

New York, Dec. 11.-Eighteen
foxes, thirty-one wolves, four
bulls. three cranes. two lambs
and one duck were present at
the wedding in Brooklyn last
night of Miss Birdie Wolf and
Robert Fox. The couple will go
to Lyons, N. Y. for their honey
moon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
I0wa's Crops For Year
Valued at $4OO,OOO,OOO;;
Corn Leading Them All

almost $4000O00O0 worth
Chappel
Of total value
crops In 1897 ,22720S
Corn 36S0O bushels worth $751;
ess624 worth s55s7e41s.
is $55275723 Iowa
planted before The
total acreage being 9,199,610
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

HAVERHILL, IA-Elmer Genzen,
eighteen months old, was burned to
death last night when he got too
close to the cook stove. The body
was burned to q crisp.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

CEDAR RAPIDS-Jealousy caused
Charles Highly to kill his wife as she
lay In bed with another woman early
this morning. HiEby wso had been
separated from his wife, had tried. in
vain to effect reconciliation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

DES MOINES-Little Katherine Whit
man, 3-year -old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. H. Whitman, was burned to
death when playing with matches
here early today
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
BRIEF MATTERS IN
THE DAYS NEWS

NEW YORK Charles H. Hyde.
former city chamberlain. convicted
OF bribery was sentenced by Justice
Goff to serve not more than three
years and six months and not less
than two years in states prison He
was granted q stay of execution,
and admitted to $4,000 bail, pending
his appeal.
WASHINGTON, d. C.-Among the
nominations sent to the senate today
by President Taft were the appoint
ment Of George Bennett as receiver
at the public land office, Rapid City,
S. d.
WASHINGTON. D. C.-President Taft
will leave Washington at midnight
Dec. 10 for Key West. Fla.e whence
he will sail on the afternoon Of Dec.
21 for Panama on the battleship
Arkansas. Mrs. Taft, Secretary Hilles
and c. p. Taft will be In the party.
The president is to return Dec. 81.
CHIcAGo-six fremen fighting a
blaze on the third floor of the medi-
cine factory Of the J. 3. Scheuer Co.
were overcome by the fumes of
chemicals today Comrades rushed to
their rescue and carried them down
a fire escape. The loss was small.
WEYMOUTH. ENG.-The vessel sunk
yesterday by the British battleship
Centurion In the English channel is
believed to have been the small
steamer Osprey from Walford, Ire
land, due here yesterday.
STAUNTON, VA. - elect
Wilson has written to Mayor Wayt
announcing he will be in StauntOn
on December 28, his birthday ami
. versary. He will be entertained in
the house In which he was born
WASHINGTON. D. C.-E. L. corne-
lius. assistant sergeant at arms OF
the senate, was made sergeant at
Daniel M. Ransdell. Of Indianapolis
NEW YORK-After saving up nickles
since 1888 Mrs. Emily Kuhn lost the
entire bag full, 10000 in all to q
burglar last night. A collection OF
German coins was not touched. Be-
sides the nickels quantity OF valu-
able jewelry was taken.
DUBLIN-The Lord Lieutenant Of Ire
land authorized today denial Of the
mysteriously stolen from Dublin cas-
tie in 1907 had been replaced.
NEWMAN, CA Reiterating the
charge that his wife shot him to OBJ
tain his life insurance, Eugene Grace
today filed suit for divorce against
Daisy Opie Grace. At her trial here
in June Mrs. Grace was acquitted
and returned to Philadelphia to live
CHICAGO-Felix Markicowicz. also
known as Professor" Leonard, who
/ offered to sell at cut rates number
Of ancient and magical secrets" was
arranged before Federal Judge
Wright today on charge Of usins
the malls to defraud and was finet
800.
NEW YORK-Arbitration Of the claim
for alleged breach Of contract BY
Robert Bresnahan against the st
Louis National league baseball clut
probably will be placed in the hands
Of the national commission instead
of the Missouri courts. This was thu
agreement Of counsel for both sides
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF.--Automobil
and mounted posses are securing thu
of the two skillful highway who rob
bed the Wells Fargo Express car O
the Sunset Western railroad OF $780,.
145 last night.
DES MOINES-Little Katherine Whit.
man, 3-year-ol daughter of Mr.. ant
Mrs. G.. H. Whitman, was burned t.
death when playing with matches
here early today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

NEW YORK-After saving up nickles
since 1888 Mrs. Emily Kuhn lost the
entire bag full, 10000 in all to a
burglar last night. A collection Of
German coins was not touched. Be-
sides the nickels a quantity OF valu-
able jewelry was taken.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

BAKERSFIELD, CALIF.-TAutomobi
and mounted posses are securing the
hills Of Kern county today in pursuit
Of the two skillful highway who rob
bed the Wells Fargo Express car Of
the Sunset Western railroad OF $780,
145 last night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

NEW YORK-Arbitration of the claim
for alleged breach Of contract by
Robert Bresnatan against the St.
Louis National league baseball club
probably will be placed in the hands
Of the national commission instead
of the Missouri courts. This was the
agreement of counsel for both sides.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

WASHINGTON. D. C.--E. L. Corne-
lius. assistant sergeant-at-arms Of
the senate, was made sergeant at
arms today to succeed the late Col.
Daniel M. Ransdell. Of Indianapolis
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

STAUNTON. VA. President-elec
Wilson has written to Mayor Way
announcing he will be in Stauntol
on December 28, his birthday ami
versary. He will be entertained u
the house in which he was born.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

WEYMOUTH. ENG.-The vessel sunl,
yesterday by the British battleshiI
Centurion In the English channel IL
believed to have been the small
steamer Osprey from Walford, Ire.
land, due here yesterday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Among the
nominations sent to the senate today
by President Taft were the appoint
ment Of George Bennett as receiver
at the public land office. Rapid City
S. D.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
DUBLIN--The Lord Lieutenant of Ire
land authorized today denial Of the
report that the Irish crown jewels
mysteriously stolen from Dublin cas-
tie in 1907 had been replaced.

CA Reiterating the
charge that his wife shot him to OBJ.
tain his life insurance, Eugene Grace
today filed suit for divorce against
Daisy Opie Grace. At her trial here
in June Mrs. Grace was acquitted
and returned to Philadelphia to live.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-13
PAGE MIMI
Hove the Money Trust SmaSIle&
Certain Banks

Certain Banks
THE Pujo Congressional Committee is
doing some splendid work.
1t is bringing to light the brutal manner
in which the New York Clearing House
Association crushed such banks as it did not
favor
And the peculiar feature of the case is that
every victim of the Trust OaOed its ruin to its
Oa0n cOacardice.
So great was the fear of the Clearing House
Association that it's orders were obeyed, no
matter how arbitrary, lawless, and unreas-
enable.
For instance there was the Oriental Bank,
perfectly solvent institution, and one OF the
oldest banks of New York
1t was from the Oriental that I borrowed
the $4,000 with which this paper and Wat
sons Magazine were founded.
It's president, Mr.. Jones, was a perfect
gentleman, and first-class banker
But for some reason the Money Trust
determined to put the Oriental out of bust
ness.
First, Mr.. Jones was required to redeem
his time certificates within fixed limit
qohach had not been put on the other banks.
Right there he should have bucked.
Had he done SO, the Clearing House Asso-
citation could not have done thing.
1t might have bluffed and refused to ''clearn
his checks, but as he was able to clear them
himself, he could have safely defed the Trust.
But he weakly yielded and the Trust
advanced its line of attack.
It required the Oriental to refuse to Eclear'
for two Brooklyn banks
Mr.. Jones ought to have known that com-
pliance would mean "a run" on the two
Brooklyn banks, and that this run would
inevitably come to the Oriental next.
Indeed, it seems that he did foresee that
very danger, and pointed it out to the czars
of the Clearing House Association.
The czars conceded the point, and pledged
themselves to stand by the Oriental Ito the
last ditch"
Mr.. Jones did not exact this pledge in
writing Even had he done so, he could not
have enforced it,
He should have fatty refused to ruin the
Brooklyn banks.
By yielding to the czars, he wrecked two Of
his correspondents, and then came his own
turn.
The czars who had pledged him support
cynically refused to give it.
That his bank aoas solvent is proven bv the
fact that the depositors got every dollar of
their money.
No wonder Mr.. Jones went to bed when he
realized what he had done
A man who is so structurally weak as to
allow another to ruin his solvent business. bv
threats and arbitrary demands, is hardly of
the tough fibre needed in the present fight for
existence.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-13
tender mercies Of the developers Of our natu-
raj resources.

1eS1SIdClOu, put stop TO the ABUSE which
began with President Cleveland's occasional
use of one of the small vessels of the Navy
For the last few years, three of the finest
the use of the President, his family and his
immediate Smart Set of society plutocrats.
The Emperor Of Germany has but one
yacht; the King Of England one; and the
President Of the French Republic, none.
We demand that our naval vessels be used,
exclusively, for public purposes; and we also
condemn, in the strongest terms the furnish
ing of automobiles to the President, the heads
Of Departments, to the President of the SEN
ate, and to the Speaker of the House.
We also condemn the more than imperial
luxuries in which our Presidents, heads of
Departments, and Senators indulge them
selves, at the expense of the tax payers.
We also condemn the plans that are on foot
to make Washington the most magnificent
city in the world-inasmuch as this tawdry
splendor would have to be paid for by the
common people who are already bled white
by official extravaganza and cruel taxation.
Whereas there are certain influences at
work In this country to bring about an inva-
sion of Mexico by the United State, and
Whereas, the Roman Hierarchy is advocat-
ing the establishment Of protectorate by the
United States over Mexico, in order that the
Romanists may regain influence and power
in that country; and
Whereas, we do not desire to see repeated
in Mexico the reinstatement of Roman power
by the u S. Army and Navy, as was done in
the Philippines.
ResoZoed, That it is the sense of this con-
vention that our Government has no business
in Mexico, and should not intermeddle In the
domestic affairs of our neighboring republic.
Our Government has no more right to rein
state the Romanist Hierarchy In Mexico and
the Philippines, than it has to re-instate them
in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
Our Government being founded on COM
pfete separation of church and State, we
emphatically condemn President Taft for
his allowing Romanist chapels to be built, at
the States expense, in Panama, and for his
placing priests and nuns on the payroll Of
the Federal Government.
We condemn his employment of priests and
nuns in the public schools in the Philippines
and his allowing said Romanists to teach
their religion in the public schools.
Other denominations are refused this
privilege which refusal is proper; but it
proves President Taft's traitorous subser-
viency to foreign hierarchy that he should
allow the Romanists to violate the funda-
mental law Of the United States.
We also demand that Congress make it lille
gal~punishable by impeachment and removal
from office, for the President of the United
States to receive an ambassador from any
church whatever.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-13

"The Life and Times of Thomas Jefferson"
is handsomely illustrated volume, turned
out entirely from The Jeffersonian Publishing
Co.'S Plant and we are proud of it. Price
81 postpaid.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-13
THE JEFFERSONIAN

This act of Congress enables the Federal
Government to deprive the citizen of his
property without due process Of law.
This act of Congress violates one Of the
great principles Of Magma Carta, and one of
the most widely known clauses of every State
Constitution and of the Constitution of the
United States.
We demand that before any citizens mail
is boycotted by the Government, that citizen
be indicted by grand jury for the violation
of some law, and be given fair trial before
a jury of his peers.
We denounce the secret, oath bound organi-
zation, known as The Knights of Columbus
as a reasonable body.
1t is under oath to obey the orders of
foreign potentate, and to uphold the mon
strous pretensions of the Romanist hierarchy
by force of arms.
It is military organization which con-
templates civil war and the capturing Of
America for the Pope as Archbishop Quigley
and other Romanist prelates publicly boast
American citizens to swear allegiance to
foreign power, and who arm themselves in
anticipation of being ordered to shoot down
their fellow citizens at the command of a
foreign power, cannot reasonably expect to
continue to enjoy all the privileges of loyal
patriots.
It is the sense Of this convention, that The
Knights of Columbus should be disfran-
chised, and made ineligible for holding Office,
or performing jury service
It is one of the oldest dogmas of the Popes,
that the Roman church will use force when
she sees fit
That she has often done it, the bloody
pages Of history prove.
We would be false to our country and its
blood bought liberties If we remained in
cowardly silence while Rome is arming for
the fight which she expects, and with which
her naughty prelates threaten US.
It is our belief that every citizen should
hold sacred his civil duties and responsible
ties, and it is our desire and purpose that
<pality shall be held by men of ability, integ
rity and pure patriotism. We hold that no
citizen is a true patriot who owes superior
of his obligations to the princl pies of the
Constitution of the United States.
We demand that the definition Of treason
be enlarged so that it will include the act of
taking an oath of loyalty and obedience to
any foreign power whatsoever political or
religious.
We demand that the crime be made mis-
demeanor, and that all persons convicted Of
this offense shall be reduced to the status OF
wnaturalized aliens, who have no right to
vote, hold office, or serve as jurors.
The latest of the Watson books, is the
volume of Prose Miscellanies. This is col
1oc+iop IF tho very host Of Mr. WatCOn'C
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-13

The 'EShort Talks to Young Men" One of
the most successful of Mr.. Watson's Smaller
Books. Is now off the press, and ready for
delivery. Price, 25c. postpaid.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-13

The latest of the Watson books, is the
volume of Prose Miscellanies. This is col
lection of the very best of Mr.. Watson's
shorter prose writings, and is beautiful
volume, richly illustrated, and containing the
better known essays such as "The Wine Cup"
"a Tragedy In Tree Top" "Glimpses
Behind the Curtain" "a Talk on Literary
Topics" and others. The book is now ready
for delivery.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-13

We regard the freedom Of the press as one
of our most invaluable heirlooms.
1t was one of the greatest triumphs that
our forefathers won over tyrannical kings
and popes.
Congress h already infringed upon it to
a most perilobs extent.
We demand the repeal of the law which
gives the Postmaster General the power to
arbitrarily exclude books, magazines, news
papers, and other articles from the mails.
The Washington times., 1912-04-18

Mems SOFT Collars, of pure silk
and pongee. In white, tan, gray,
lavender and blue. All sizes.
Worth 25c each. Sale 1CI,o
The Washington times., 1912-04-18
6O-inCh Table DamaSk
Csc Value at 19C yd.

A remnant sale of Mercerized
Bleached Table Damask that
should interest economical house
wives
60 inches wide, good heavy grade
with rich lustrous 6nish-eXcellent
table damask for general use. AS
sorted patterns. 35c value at i9c
yard.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-08-30
Combine BLACK AND VIOLET
Mixture Of coiors That the Expert
Dressmaker Uses to Much
Advantage.

Dress is most alluring this season,
and there is such variety In style that
not only every taste but every indt-
vidual figure can be suited. Black
and violet as regards dress for recep'
ton and every afternoon wear is a
fashionable alliance, and We note 1t
principally In taffetas and satin cos
tunes, while with the black cloth or
eponge tailor-made blouse of bright
velvet charmeuse and guipure inser'
ton yelled with black ninon de sole
Is a fitting accompaniment.
The mauye foulard with black or
mauve ninon overskirt is being ex.
plotted with success, as is the pannier
coat costume of black and deep purple
Liberty satin.
A charming model of this style has
the coat gathered at the waist, with
belt coming high in front and made
Of exquisite black, purple and ecru
embroidery. This continues in band
form on either side of the coat fronts,
while the bodice portion Is arranged
in wide pleats. and the pearl-shaped
sleeves reach only a little way below
the elbow
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-08-30
LIFE OF CHINESE STUDENTS
Exercise is Not Given Attention It
Should Receive in Far Eaot Colleges
Much Superstition.

The life Of the Chinese college stu
dent 10 different IL many ways from
that Of students in our own UNIVERSE.
ties. The Chinese student is not very
strong physically. He has stopped
shoulders and pale complexion. His
life Is not wholesome, for he sleeps in
q small room which is not ventilated,
and he does not eat very wholesome
food.
Exercise is not given tho attention
1t should have in the Chinese college.
The intercollegiate sports include a
100-yard dash. the high Jump, pole
vault, 200-yard run and a football
game. In the Imperial university at Pc
kin the teachers are gathered from all
parts Of the world. The Chinese be-
lieve that topics that are foreign to
them should be taught by foreigners.
The students accept practically all Of
the foreign teachings except medi-
cine. The medicine which 10 taught
is largely Chinese and is made W. of
many superstitions. The Chinese be-
lieve that man has nine pulses and
two hearts. They do not believe in
cutting up dead human bodies for the
purpose Of studying their parts, as we
do. They would not do this because
they think the disembodied spirit
might return to punish them through
torture.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-08-30
Now the "Jupe Pantalon.' u

The latest thing in tailormades 10
the "jupe pantalon." It has little in
common with the "jupe culotte." or
harem skirt, except that that gave us
the bottom of the trousers, and the
"jupe pantalon" gives us the top of
the same garments. It is a skirt with
a series of little close gatherings at
the waist. These are confined by small
buckles similar to the one used on
a mans trousers. At each side of tho
skirt is pocket, and in order to COM
plete the resemblance to masculine
wearing apparel, braces fastened by
buttons back and front hold up tho
skirt. With this garment is worn a
shirt of white percale, perfectly fiat
and plain, with long sleeves, wristlets
ana high stiff collar, in fact a mans
shirt in all it's unadorned severity.
The wearers Of the ''jupe pantalon"
costume when sitting around their
clubs, smoking cigarettes, look at first
sight like men in their shirt sleeves.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-08-30
Cases for Napery.

Cases for individual napery, meaning
the centerpieces, side mats and tray
cloths, which usually are made of long
strips of plain Irish linen, one end of
which must be attached with tiny
tacks to roll Of soft wood, also COW
cred with linen. After this linen strip
has been wound once about the roll
there will be no danger Of It's tack
heads tearing the individual piece of
embroidered napery which is rolled
about it in company with the long,
plain strip of linen. Mats and tray
cloths thus rolled will not wrinkle, nor
will they accumulate any dust If the
loose end of the roll strip is tightly
fastened by means Of stout loop it,
ting over a crochet button.