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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
Great Britain Surprised Because Of
Censure of Ambassador
Wilson. ..
AFFAIR EXCITED NO ATTENTION
Official Organ in Commenting on
Apology Says Quarre, Between
Two Wilson's is Purely Domestic.

London, Aug. 16.-Surprise was
caused in England by the news from
the United States that Ambassador
Page had been instructed to apollo.
giZe to the British government for
the comments made on the British
policy by Henry Lane Wilson, Amer.
lean ambassador to Mexico. The af.
fair had not excited the slightest at.
tention.
The British newspapers had ignor.
ed Ambassador Wilson's statement
but they print 1t today as an ex.
PLANTATION Of the grounds for the
apology.
Ambassador Page is not likely TO
see Sir Edward Grey, the British
secretary Of state for foreign affairs,
this week, as Mr. Page is attending
the Pilgrims ceremony at South
ampton today and Sir Edward ex-
poets to go to the country tomorrow.
The Westminster Gazette, the gov
eminent organ, says:
1.-The difficulty between President
Wilson and Ambassador Wilson is
purely domestic and will not cause
a ripple in the relations between the
British and American governments.
President Wilson and Secretary OF
State Bryan may have good reasons
OF their own for not recognizing the
Huerta government at the present
but they will not take Of
tense at other governments which
have taken a different course, and
least of all at. u.s.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
four H0LDUPS ROB
IOWA auto PARTY
Greene Doctor and Cedar Rapids Girl
Have Exciting Hour.

Mason City, Aug. 16.-Four rob-
bers held up DR.. c. NJ. Broom OF
Greene and Miss Louise Browneil of
Cedar Rapids, as the couple were
driving in the woods near Clear Lake
yesterday.
DR.. Brooms auto became mired
after having gone into the woods a
considerable distance from the coun-
try club. While he was attempting
to get the car out of the mud he
was attacked by four men, who told
him if he remained quiet he would
not be injured.
While the robbers were overpow-
ering her escort, Miss Brownell slip
ped valuable rings of her fingers
and hid them in her dress. The foot
pads led Mr.. Broom a distance from
the car, and ordered him not to ap-
proach it. He managed to hide a
roll Of bills in hollow tree. Change
in DR.. Broom's pockets was all the
men secured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
KILLED WHEN new
AUTOMOBILE SKIDS
Mrs. Harry L. Watson Of Bouton
Dies and Husband in
Hospital r.

Dies Moines, Aug. 15.-Mrs. Harry
L. Watson, aged 35, wife OF the ed
itor of the Bouton Press, was fatally
injured and Mr.. Watson was seri-
ously hurt when an automobile they
had owned but few days turned
turtle on the River to River road
eight miles west of Des Moines
shortly after O'Clock yesterday ev-
ening. Mrs. Watson died this morn
ing at O'Clock at the Methodist
hospital. The 6-year-old son of the
Watsons, who was riding in the
rear seat Of the car, escaped unin-
jured.
The accident occurred at the foot
Of hill near the Winterset cross
ing. The car had been allowed to
coast down the hill, it was said at
the hospital last night, but near the
bottom it struck vein of sand and
skidded, overturning at the side OF
the road. Mrs. Watson was crushed
beneath the car, her chest being bad
ly crushed. Hemorrhage Of the
lungs caused her death. Mr.. Wat
sons right shoulder was broken, and
he suffered many other severe
bruises and decorations.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
FREE SLEUTH WHO
SHOT AT PRISONER
Frank Moser, Barber, Loses Case
Brought Against H. F.
Meyers.

Iowa City, Aug. 15.-Justice
Horak dismissed the charge of at
tempted murder against Deputy
Sheriff H. F. Meyers of Linn coun-
ty, who, in his capacity as detective
for the Rock Island railway, search
ed Frank Moser in the Scion Jail,
and took several shots at him after
Moser broke q pitcher over his head.
The shots took effect in a stove.
Moser claimed that he was hiding
behind the stove when the detective
fired. and that Meyers had no right
to search him. Moser had been ar
rested for breaking and entering the
Rock Island depot at Morse.
The original case was peculiar.
Moser broke the window of the tick
ct office, and carefully pulled out ev-
cry particle Of glass, carried It out
side the depot, and piled it up on
the station platform. At this point
he was discovered and arrested.
When he broke the pitcher over the
detectives head, he was arrested
again and given sentence for assault
and battery Then he started the
action against Meyers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
MUTUAL AGREEMENT
SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE
Japan Not Favorable to Plan of q.
S, to Pay Subjects In
demnity.

Toxic, Aug. Lett was announc-
ed yesterday that the United States
has intimated its readiness to favor
in principle the payment Of an in
demnity to the Japanese subjects
who have been affected by the Cali
fornia alien land ownership legisla-
ton. The United States also recog-
nized the right of the Japanese to
adopt a measure similar to the Cali
fornia bill. From intimations in Of
fetal circles II appears unlikely ia
pan will adopt either plan. What
Japan desires is permanent friendly
relatives and therefore seeks a fun
damental solution of the difficulty.
II the United states has no solution,
Japan probably will allow the mat
ter to remain as grievance.
The public feeling of humiliation
in this connection continues to be
famed by the inflammatory com
ments Of newspapers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
Four Young Men at Kesley Assess
ed Fines of $21 Each for
Prank.
LAssoED BARREL OF BEER
Owner Thought Satan Was at Work
and Ran Away, Leaving Bever-
age to be Enjoyed by Youths.

Ackley, Aug. 16.-Four prominent
young farmers living near Kesley
paid $21 each for a joke which in
cluded a barrel of beer. George
Ruther, farmer living near Kesley,
was the victim of the joke. He had
ordered a barrel of beer for medi-
cinal purposes only during the hot
weather and when it arrived at Kes-
ley he drove in late Tuesday evening
and loaded it into his wagon and
started home.
Four young iokists saw the start
and securing long rope they fol-
lowed in an auto. About three miles
southwest OF Kesley the road winds
through a grove, and as Ruther was
driving slowly. the boys slipped out
of the car, ran up behind the wagon
and tied one end Of the rope around
the barrel and the other to a nearby
tree. When the wagon got to the
end OF the rope, it took the barrel
to the rear end Of the wagon and
over the end gate. Ruther saw it
go out the back end apparently
without any assistance and he decid-
ed his satanic majesty was dry and
levying on the fluid and he whipped
up his horses lest the old one should
decide to fasten his clutches on the
owner.
The young fellows, elated at the
success Of their joke. took few bot
ties apiece to celebrate and the stuff
loosened their tongues so that they
talked too much. The result was that
the butt OF the joke heard about it
and had them all hailed into a justice
court. where his honor said, 1921
each. please" and they paid.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
LEAD Miners
GO ON STRIKE
Five Thousand Employees at Flat
River, NO., Affected.

Flat River, No. Aug. 15.-Five
thousand lead miners OF this district
have been ordered to strike Satur-
day. The announcement Of the
strike order was made late yester-
day. Trouble has been brewing be-
tween the men and the mine owners
over the demands of the men for a
SO cent per day increase and recog-
milton Of the union. The owners Of
fered 15 cent advance several days
ago.
Men in charge OF the mines here
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
TRAIN HITS AUTO;
five ARE KILLED
Fast Mail Strikes Machine Near
Carrollton. Mo.

Carrollton, Mo-, Aug. 16.-Five
passengers in an automobile were
killed and another dangerously in
jured when a Santa Fe passenger
train struck the machine at cross
ing a mile east Of here.
The dead:
Carl Forbes and Mrs. Carl Forbes,
Sacramento, Cal.
Mrs. Mabel Warner, Brookfeld,
Mo.
Mr.. William Roberts, Brookfield,
Mo.
H. S. Van Denventer, Brookfield,
Mo.
Van Denventer was the owner and
driver Of the car. The party was on
a pleasure tour from here to Bruins
wick, Mo.
The cause of the accident was a
mystery. The train that struck the
car was a fast mail and was going
about sixty miles an hour, 1t is said.
Persons first to reach the scene said
Mr.. Van Denventer either had be-
come confused or else some mechan-
ism about the car had broken. leav-
ing it stalled on the track. Trains
approaching the crossing where the
smashup took place can be seen for
many rods in either direction by
vehicles approaching on the high
way. Mrs Warner and Mrs. Forbes
were daughters of Mrs. Roberts.
Roberts was taken to a hospital
here. where he died without regain
ing consciousness.
The Forbes were visiting in
Brookfield. Mr. Van Denventer, a
merchant, drove them to this city,
where they formerly lived, and was
making a detour home by way of
Brunswick when the train struck
them. "
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
BOY SELLS SKIN TO
BURNED LADS FATHER
Enough Cuticle to Save Life Of
George Back, Sioux City, Cost
Only $25.

Sioux City, Aug. 16.-For $25
cash, A. J. Back, father of 10-year-
old George Back, has purchased and
obtained delivery from 12-year-old
Kenneth Lyons sufficient cuticle to
save the younger boys life.
After the bargain had been struck
the two boys were placed on adjoin-
ing operating tables at the Samari-
tan hospital, and DR.. A. N. Warren
took from the legs OF the Lyons boy
two scared strips six by twelve
inches and grated them on to the
legs of the Black boy.
Before the operation was perform
ed, the two boys lying together, jok-
ed with each other. ~" ... f..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
FLAW IN MATERIAL
COST nine LIVES
Broken Drawhead Responsible for
Clifton, Ariz., Accident.

Clifton, Ariz., Aug. IA brok-
en- drawhead on one of the two ore
cars which Wednesday tumbled thir-
teen men down an incline near Met
calf, Ariz., was blamed for the loss
of nine lives by coroner's jury that
convened late yesterday. The metal
showed flaw where it had parted.
The coroner's list of the killed in
cludes William Anthony Schaefer of
New York city, mining engineer.
The other employees of the Coronado
mine who were killed were Arizona
residents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
Disfgured by Husband.

Chicago, Aug. 16.-Frances Dat
tia Raymond, described as the most
beautiful girl In the Italian district
here. was disflgured by q razor In
the hands Of her husband, Michael
Raymond, a musician. last night.
Raymond, who cut his wife about
the face and arms. declared that her
beauty had been the cause OF con-
slant trouble between them, and be-
fore attacking her declared that was
the reason for his act. Raymond is
being sought by the police.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19

View of portion of the works of
the Mississippi River Power company,
In the Mississippi river at Keokuk.
Ia, where is building the greatest
power dam in the world. energizing
the largest turbines in the world. In
the largest power house in the world.
with the largest electrical installation
In the world. There is 100000 horse
power. 10000 horsepower of which
goes to St. Louis over a transmission
line 1877 miles long. This is the long
Y at monolith of concrete ever built,
and In walking over all its parts once
. man would travel two and half
miles. The lock being built at the
eompany's expense for the govern
ment, is as wide rs those at Panama,
and has higher lift than any one On
the isthmus. There Is also the larg-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
DEVISE A TRAP
FOR CATCHING
NUDE Wild MAN
Burly Waterloo Sleuth to As
sumo Feminine Ac-
coutrement.
REPORTED BY WOMEN
Seen Ten Times by Stenograph-
ers on a Rural
Road.
REPORTED

Waterloo, Aug. 15.-"Dolled up"
in the latest style of slit skirt, silk
stockings, velvet slippers-if a big
enough pair can be found-and
carrying a dainty pink parasOl, one
of Waterloo's burly sleuths will trip
gaily along the road leading to Cal
loway today.
, Beneath the pink parasol and
picture hat the eyes of the big guar
dian of the peace will be kept wide
open. Perhaps when he comes to
place where the road runs through
wood, with dense underbrush on
either side, there will be q fash Of
naked, brown skin and q heavy-set
man dressed not even in the conven-
tional gee-string, will appear beside
the road. t
1t then will be the detectives
business to shed his seeming fem-
unity, catch the naked brown man
and lead him to the Waterloo lock-
up. -@ rsaa.
The naked stranger has appeared
on the road ten times within the last
two weeks. He chooses such times
as stenographers, on their way to
or from work at Galloway, are walk
ing along the road. Numerous COM
paints have been received by the po-
lice.
Most OF the Waterloo police forcs
spent yesterday afternoon looking
for him, following a disappointing
experiment conducted by Constable
Graf and Patrolman Turney In the
morning.
The police officers hid in the thick
ct alongside the road while q decoy
paraded back and forth on the high
way. 1t was arranged that the Aa-
coy should drop an handkerchief
when the mysterious stranger ap-
peared. She dropped the handker-
chief, but the policemen returned to
town empty handed, nevertheless.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
|NF|RMARY IN
MATES SAVED
Utah Citizens Brave Flames and Res.
~. cue Fort 1nvalids.

Provo, Ut, Aug. 16.-Heroic work
by people living in the vicinity saved
the lives of all the forty inmates of
the Utah county infirmary, three
miles south of here when the build
ing was destroyed by fire yesterday.
Rescuers, Drawing the flames, carried
out many helpless invalids on cots.
The structure, valued at $4,000,
was entirely destroyed. The loss is
partly covered by insurance. The
fire, which started in the roof, is
supposed to have been caused by a
spark. 49,.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19

est dry dock in fresh water. The dam
proper and abutments 10 4,649 feet,
or about nine-tenths of q mile long,
extending from keokuk, Ia, to Ham.
ilton. Ill. The power house is
1.7ls feet long, 1873 feet wide, and
Ut feet 6 inches high from bottom OF
basement to pinnacle of roof. The
dam structure is So feet high, keyed
In the river bottom, and consists OF
119 spans. The cost of the work is
Sc, 100000, and the United States
gains over $5,00O,O00 thereby. The
dam provides deep water navigation
for IS miles UP the river. The power
dam will be formally opened with Z
celebration and r4ver regatta August
&c, ~ and 2S, In connection with the
annual races Of TIL Mississippi VaQsy
Power Boat association
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
Lightning Kills Cattle.

Iowa Falls, Aug. 16.-During .
severe electrical storm c. C. Britain
lost eight cattle by lightning. The
cattle had gathered in a ravine in
which grew a clump OF scrub oaks.
The bolt struck one Of the trees and
the cattle all were killed in their
tracks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19
Baby Drowned in Tank.

Bows, Aug. 16.-The l-year-old
son of ]. l. Knox. a wealthy farmer,
was drowned yesterday in large
tank.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19

A new cement foundation is being
put under the scales in the SPAIN
Rose lumber yards.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19

Let us watch with all our begin
nings, and results will manage them
selves.-Alex Clark.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19

Breed is stronger than pasture
George Eliot.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19

The winds and waves are always
on the side OF the ablest navigators.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19

The greatest trust between man
and man is the trust Of giving coun-
sel.-Bacon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19

declare that they will be abandoned.
Orders have already been given for
the hauling out Of the mules and
machinery in one or two properties.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-19

100 mark. In Topeka last night was
the 18th during which the thermom-
eter had not gone below IS. Last
nights minimum there was n.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-20

ful and wonderful" charge. Contradict
the bibie' Nay, verify l magnify the
venality or corruption on the part OF
the churches. l made Il statement that
is patent.
Did Mr.. Lyons ever read the letters
arc In the Bible-last book.
Tho church Is SUPPORTED by the bust
ernment is after Did the church ever
refuse help from them? Has she ever
questioned either the legal or moral
his owner" etc.
Here, is what the Rev: Mr.. Rainsford,
probably as DISTINGUISHED on church
and trading affairs. says In the last
magazine issue OF the Survey, which
came out this. week: The great
crately catered for and followed the
well housed tho well-clothcd, the we'll
ford Is we'll known to Mr.. Lyons
Who are the well housed men, the
well-clothedd.. the w,ell;to-do. in any
traders. Mr., Lyons would have it APP
Paul was an artisan like Jesus. lie
made tents with his own hands. and
tents at profit
Mr. Lyons can get some idea OF the
Moses and the prophets: Elk. xii. %;
Ley; MY NY 80, q; Deut. Nxiii, -: Mum.
xvii 5. is, il, % and -; 1 Hosea "a XII lN /.
Let him bear in mind that the Bible
word for interest Is "usury." and for
rate OF interest nor reasonable" profit
In the scriptures. II he wishes TO
learn tho mind of the Lord on interest
and pront and traders let him read
Matthew XXI. IL, 10. and marginal ref
erenccs.
Mr.: Lyons says the exclusion of trad
story" 1t is; about 1900 years old.
Is it true? Is the question--not how
old ] have seen it stated as the truth
have never seen II denied.
one of old DR.. Plumcr's reported say
ings was that the line between mer-
chant anu thief was SO indistinct that
thing for nothing" well. lots get a
concrete Coz ., example; Mr.: Lyons needs d
merehant say. So. The F.' m ere ant pu S%e
G cha int them oi from jobber at ~ 81
manufacturer produced them for 81: The
difference between So and So Is s4; yet
il is the, same pair of shoes. They will
has been added for the 81, and Mr..
Lyons is out 81 and nothing to show
fSr it. SO far as BENEFIT to to him is
had lost 1t at auction bridge or poker.
ne would have gotten some excitement
The case OF his shoes Is but typical
been no, worse. OF had a footpad re-
lieved him OF 81 and not cracked his
skull. a child does not have TO go to
school TO know that profit is something
for nothing. The sense that he is born
with will tell that But millions have
not the sense they were born with
The fellow who made the shoes
what did no get? The market pric.
for his labor st. Paul got tents when
he made tents. The shoemaker gets
wages for making shoes
1t has been many years since I have
seen Mr.. Lyons He and / learned the
shorter catechism in the same Sunday
school: studied Ramsey's notes in the
same Bible class. / think. / hope he
is as handsome as in auld lang sync.
J. p. TAYLOR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-20
RlII. the Iinrhnr.

When | want to make n little coin
on the side TO help meet tho high cost
of living. | hone few razors. or give
few lessons on the mandolin" said
Bill, the barber.
rs that so?" politely asked the reg
uar customer.
Yes. I do. Jerry. the bootblack.
pieces out his salary by hoppin' bells
upstairs IN the hotel after the shop
has closed. Bob, the bartender up to
Joe's. deals n little bank while he is
off watch and the copper out here on
tho corner, he IS interested in n chick
en- farm-''
Which only goes to show WHAT"
asked the regular customer.
Which only goes TO show that we
have all got to cop off little of the
soft stuff on tho side. Everything has
cepting salaries. l don't blame Bryan
Il particle. When Daniel Webster was
Secretary of State he picced out his
salary and bought food for hungry Dip
lomats by playing poker. John Hay
wrote poetry; Elihu Root practiccd
law. Bryan makes speeches. What's
the differences?
bunch OF hoop-rollers, snake charm
crs. yodlers and Egyptian dancers? IF
Bryan can stand 1t, you and I haven't
got any kick coming.
The trouble with Bryan is not that
he makes Chaw-talk- qua speeches
NO. indeed. The trouble with Bryan Is
that he is a Democrat That has been
the trouble right along There are
certain people In this country who be-
lievc TINT Rome was burned by IL Dem
ocrat; that II Democrat bored n hole
In the bottom OF the Titanic and made
her sink and that Charlie Ross was
kidnapped by Democrat. Benedic-
tine Arnold was Democrat-sure. SO
was Judas and so was Captain Kidd.
1T makes mo sad
What makes you sad?"
1T makes mo sad to think what n
grand good man, what nm infallible
statesman Bryan would be II he were
only Republican"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-20
THE COoIPLIcATING MRS. pANI<-
HURST.

Mrs. Emmeline Pnnkhurst is GER
tainly mn individual calculated to TIM
gle up ordinary governmental proceed
ure. She Is full of potential Difficult
ties. md tho Immigration authorities
arc sensible to proceed with caution
in considering her admission to the
United States. Already sho has them
guessing rs to what constitutes mo
raj turpitude." md whether it will be
wise to admit her temporarily to de-
liver speeches.
Few people will believe that Mrs.
PanlShurst has been guilty of moral
turpitudo In tho sense of criminal
viciousness. Sho IS not n base or de-
PRAYED woman, however wrong may
have been her methods OF advocating
n special propaganda. She Will prob
| ably do no violence to life or property
in this country. Her declared mission
is 10 make sympathy for the English
militant suffragettes. and also, II is
-rumored. to gather funds to carry on
their fight. In fulfilling her mission
! she VIII bring no element into this land
that is not already here. Her appeal
will be to sentiment that already ex-
lists. If we read the signs rightly, she
VIII have little Influence on tho ques-
ton OF women's suffrage in the United
States. The native suffragist will no
doubt sympathize with her ultimate
aim, shpt they will also politely refuse
to permit tho conditions In England to
confuse or hamper local issues. The
militant methods are not advocated by
American women.
The immigration authorities nre no
doubt viewing tho case upon technical
grounds. They are considering the an
plicatlon Of general law, and tho
matter OF establishing precedent They
have no especial animus against Mrs.
PanlIhurst, and would be glad to get
rid Of her in the easiest way.
The embarrassing contingency is
what Mrs. Pankhurst might see fit to
DO, once she was inside the wall. She
might choose to perform some act that
would Involve imprisoning hcr under
the law. In prison. she might go on
hunger strike. Our authorities would
then be in the awkward position OF tho
English government. She could DO de-
ported. We presume, but the cutlery
would be far greater than at present.
The simplest thing to do appears to
be to admit her under something like
Il peace bond. Let her talk, arouse
sympathy. get money, and do what she
plcascs. If she becomes nuisance.
send her back, as per agreement. That
would infringe on no real right of free
speech. md it might save difficulties
that can have no real relation to tho
progress of the suffrage cause in this