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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
F|NDLAY IS NAMED
COFF|N'S GUARDIAN
Judge Finds Philanthropist of Un-
sound Mind.

Fort Dodge, Feb. 15.-Judge AL
brook of the district court late yes
terday afternoon appointed c. v
Findlay permanent guardian of l.. S
Coffin, the aged philanthropist Mr.
Coffin had suggested two other men
but the court thought that Mr.. Find
lay, who had been temporary guar
dian, is the man for the place. The
court adjudged Mr. Coffin to be OF
unsound mind
Judge AIbrook said that the plans
for an agricultural school showed
unsoundness Of mind, as did the ap-
pearance OF the defendant in the
court room, his manner of giving
testimony and his excited impulsive
manner.
"AlI these convince me that this
once giant oak of the forest of west
ern industries has gone to decay"
he said Ills LIES work done, time
has worn upon his mind and body
until its effects have produced the
tremor that tells of failing mind"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
PRESIDENT VETOES
IMMIGRATION BILL
Threaten to Pass It Over His
Head.

Washington, .. c., Feb. ID
President Taft vetoed yesterday the
dillingham; Burnett immigration bill
which wculd revolutionize the i'm
migration policy of the United
States by imposing literacy test
upon all foreigners seeking home
in America.
In short message to the senate,
in his own handwriting, the presi-
dent announced his disapproval Of
the measure solely because of the
provision which would lock the
doors of the United States against
the alien who could not read some
language or dialect.
Senator Lodge announced after
the reading of the presidents mes
sage that an attempt would be made
to pass the bill over Mr.. Taft's veto
on Monday He predicted it would
be passed. House leaders conferred
over the prospect of taking like &C
ton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
FIGHTS FOR
RELEASE OF
BROTHERS
Eldora Newspaper Promises to Re-
~ open Case of Two Rains
hargers.
EVIDENCE TO SHOW INNOCENCE
H. S. Kneedler Says When Facts are
Presented Prison Doors Will
Open to Release Prisoners.

Eldora Feb. 15.-Despite the fact
peatedly refused to parole or par
don Frank and Nate Rainsbarger,
serving life sentences for murder
committed in Hardin county many
years ago, the case will not down
and those who have interested them
selves in behalf of the brothers are
continuing their efforts to secure
the release of the prisoners.
H. S. Kneedler, publisher of the
Eldora Ledger, has been among
those who insist that the Rainsbarg-
ers were not guilty of the crime of
which they were convicted, and in
the current issue of his paper he
makes the following bold announce
ment:
1.-THE Ledger expects to reopen the
Rainsbarger case soon. For a year
past evidence has been systematical-
ly gathered which knits together all
the raveled edges of this famous
case and the horrible conspiracy
that preceded the tragedy. Most
amazing facts have been brought to
ight-confessions, affidavits, death
bed statements, proofs of bribery,
together with absolute evidence fix
ing the crime upon men who have
made the innocent men suffer for
years in the peniten-
tiary. If anybody imagines the
Ledger has been asleep on this job
he is mistaken. The case is almost
complete. When the story is told
this time it will create such an up
roar in Iowa as will open the prison
doors to the men long immured
there and will cause revulsion of
public feeling that will set the mark
of infamy upon a lot of whited
sepulchers."
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18

munitions to keep the rifles and ma
chine guns supplied.
What was promised again by the
government to be a day of terrible
punishment for the rebel commander
developed into the weakest attempt
at his subjugation Maderos artil-
cry conducted the attack half heart
eddy, although his infantry at times
showed desperate courage.
Rebel shells were thrown at the
national palace and also hurled
across the town toward the federal
battery on the Pazeo Reforma near
the Colonia railway station, but for
the most part Diaz waited until the
federals moved well into range of
his guns guarding the approaches.
This took place innumerable times,
and as often the streets were effect
ually cleared in short order.
From regions outside the capital
the news was bad for the govern
ment. General Aguilar, an aged Of
ficer of the regular army, who re-
volted a few months ago, and Col
onel De La Lave, formerly attached
to the regulars, who has been in re-
volt for some months took the city
of Puebla, capital of the state of the
same name, and proclaimed General
Toria governor. They were assist
ed by Francisco Pradilla, the gov
eminent chief of arms in that city.
Although few outside forces have
arrived in the capital to support
Diaz, there is evidence that many
quarters of the country are partici-
pating in uprisings in his name. Pas
sengers from Guadalajara report
that no kilograms received there
have been. delivered and that the ed
itor of one paper which published
an account of the mutiny in Mexico
City was promptly sent to Jail on
charge of disseminating seditious
matter But in spite of this, the
people were crying .'vivas' for Diaz.
All trains leaving the capital are
with refugees of every ma
but Mexican fugitives pre-
dominate.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
SEEK LOGAN WOMAN,
HEIR TO FORTUNE
Went to Omaha Sixteen Years
Ago.

Omaha, Neb., Feb. 15.--Rose
Stewart or Rose Johnson of Logan,
Ia, is being sought by the Omaha
police, who wish to place her in pos
session Of a fortune which she has
inherited.
Miss Stewart left Logan sixteen
years ago and has been heard of a
number of times since then, always
in Omaha. She went under the
names Of Stewart and Johnson.
r. E. Geith of Logan, relative,
is in Omaha today on the search and
has appealed to the police to assist
him.
The girl is an orphan and when
16 years of age left Logan and came
to Omaha to earn her living. The
fortune was left her by a relative
In Logan.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
A WAY OUT.
A Resident of Webster City Shows
the Way.

There's one effective way to re-
lieve kidney backache.
Liniment and pIasters may relieve
it;
But they seldom reach the cause.
Backache is cause to suspect the
kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for disor-
dered kidneys.
Webster City people back them
up Read case of it:
Mrs. j. W. Hurst, $40 James ST.,
Webster City, Iowa, says: about
six months ago member of my
family began to use Doan's Kidney
Pills He had suffered for long
time from kidney trouble and had
not received much benefit from diff
ferent medicines he had tried. About
six months ago he saw Doan's Kid
ney Pills recommended in the To-
cal papers and got box. They
reached the root of the trouble and
in short time brought great i'm
provement His back grew stronger
and every symptom of kidney COM
plant disappeared. Other members
of my family have also had remark
able success with Doan's Kidney
Pills
For sale by all dealers. Price so
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New York, sole agents for the Unit
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Remember the name-Doan's--
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
Dallas Farmer Killed.

Perry, Feb. 15.-John York, a
Dallas county farmer, was killed
yesterday afternoon in an accident
south OF Woodward. In passing an
automobile his team became fright
ened and ran away, throwing him
out of the wagon. He died within a
few minutes, at a nearby farm
house A wife and several children
survive.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
Crushed Under Engine.

Creston, Feb. 15.-Earl Gripp, a
young farmer living near here, was
instantly killed while working on a
traction engine yesterday.
Gripp was under the engine, re-
pairing it, when the jackscrews
slipped, the engine falling on him
and crushing him. Gripp leaves a
wife and one child.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
MADERO RE-
SIGNS AFTER
WEEKS WAR
De La Barra Probably Will Succeed
As Temporary Presi-
DIAZ IS NOW AGGRESSION.
Crushing Blow, Promised by Fed
erals, Does Not
is NOW AGGRESS0R.

Mexico City, Mex. Feb. ID
President Madero has resigned. De
La Barra will likely succeed him
temporarily De La Barra is now at
the British legation. .> .s
The senate called a session at
1880 last night. Senior De La Bar
IA, on his way to the senate, made a
brief address, assuring the citizens,
who crowded around, that an early
settlement was assured, possibly be-
fore morning.
1t was the advance of the federals
down Balderas street early in the
day which provoked the first sharp
reply from the mutinous zone.
Diaz waited until the federals
were far down the line, then threw
Into their ranks hail of shrapnel
and swept them with machine gun
fire. Few left the street alive.
The government troops attempted
to carry the rebel position from 9TH
err directions. but always with the
same result; the federals fell under
a whitening fire or were driven back
to shelter.
A general order to cease firing
was given at p. M, but for the two
preceding hours the fire from the
government lines practically had
.
been suspended. General De La We
ga, commanding the line directly to
the east of the rebel position, adj
mitted that he was unable to adj
vance. Failure had been encounter
ed in all quarters.
1t was coincidental with this ces-
sation of the firing that a battalion
.of the Twentieth infantry revolted.
All but a handful of these federals
succeeded in joining DiaZ.
---- z he -ba ttaiion was stationed along
Independence street The men sud- |
denly turned upon their officers and
shot them, but the sound of these
shots did not attract general atten-
tion in the heavy fusillade. Then
the entire battalion broke for the
rebel lines, reaching there in safety.
Thirty eight of them were over
powered, however, by loyal troops
and We're marched to the palace,
where they probably will be execut-
ed
Although the firing on both sides
was lighter yesterday, the total num-
Der of shells used was enormous and
the incidental destruction to proper
~ great. The loss of life among
as a result of the
shelling probably was less than on
the other days, because every one,
who had strength enough. moved
out of the districts near the scene
of the operations, and by reason of
the fact that the rebels confined
their artillery action largely to the
streets threatened by assault.
Bullets whistled here and there in
al paTtS OIL the CITY, Ahey "eio
fired across the town by both sides
from the house tops and other
placess wherever sharpshooters
could be stationed On account of
the efforts of the government troops
to advance, this fire was heavier
than usual, and deep inroads must
have been made on the arsenal
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
Business Change.

/ have bought Mr.. Campbell's in
terest in the blacksmithing and
horse shoeing shop. l will continue
the business and endeavor to give as
good satisfaction in the future as in
the past.
All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to Campbell & Holt, will
please call and settle at once.
Yours truly.
dltlf1 A. S. Holt.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
Farmer Shoots Himself.

Belle Plaine Feb. thames
Sichra committed suicide at his
home two miles west of Belle Plaine
by shooting himself Recently he
had sold his farm and bought a
larger one. He seemed to believe
he had made a bad bargain.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18
MUMMA MAY TAKE
I0WANS TO MEXICO
Said That Former S. U. I. Command
ant Will Head Second
Regiment.

Sioux City, Feb. 15.-Officers and
men of the hospital corps OF the Fiji
ty-sixth regiment, Iowa National
Guard, have received orders to pre-
pare for quick transportation to
Mexico. in anticipation of neces-
sity for intervention. The order
comes from the war department.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-18

Major William Jepson, in command
Of the corps, lacks only two men of
having full quota. The corps is
regarded as one of the best national
guard hospital detachments west Of
Chicago
Iowa City, Feb. 15.-That Capt.
Morton G. Mumma, formerly COM
mandant of the university cadet reg
iment of volunteers if there is inter-
vention in Mexico seems certain.
Captain Mumma will be colonel
of the second regiment of Iowa vol
unteers, the command of the first
regiment going to General Logan Of
the Iowa National Guard.
1t is thought here that Iowa uni
versity men will figure prominently
in the new regiment. A report
reached here last night that the for
mer commandant would come to.
Iowa City in few days to help re-
cruit his regiment and that cadet
officers would be given first chance
at positions and promotions.
Mumma will not resign his posi-
ton as captain in the regular army,
as he is allowed by the war depart
ment to hold his place at the same
time he is in command of a volun-
teer organization.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-02
THE BEST TREATMENT FOR
ITCHING ScALPS, DANDRUFF
AND FALLING HAIR

To allay itching and Irritation of the
scalp. prevent dry, thin and falling
hair, remove crusts, scales and dan
druff, and promote the growth and
beauty Of the hair, the following spe-
cial treatment is most effective, agree
able and economical. On retiring,
comb the hair out straight all around.
then begin at the side and make q
parting, gently rubbing Cuticura ONT
ment into the parting with bit Of
soft flannel held over the end of the
finger. Anoint additional partings
about half an inch apart until the
whole scalp has been treated, the pur-
pose being to get the Cuticura ONT
ment on the scalp skin rather than on
the hair. 1t is well to place light
covering over the hair to protect the
pillow from possible stain. The next
morning, shampoo with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Shampoos alone may
be used as often as agreeable. but
once or twice q month is generally
sufficient for this special treatment
for women's hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston"
Adv
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-02
sTocKERs AND FEEDERs.
HOGS.

Sioux City Stock Yards. Sioux City, Ia,
Jan. !. p. ma smaller run of porkers
arrived here this morning than was ex-
5pccted, as 1850 head We're bulletined to be
received as against 1853 yesterday. and
S,S4S the corresponding day last year
With receipts smaller hero and at for
eign points than was anticipated by the
talent in trade yesterday packers had
urgent demand for fresh pork supplies
this morning and prices naturally sought
u higher plane on which to operate. The
market was opened early with the two
big local packers competing for supplies
and statesmen experienced no difficulty in
securing Sc higher values for the swine
On this basis the market was very ener-
setic and all the morning arrivals were
weighed al comparatively carly hour
The top on the early market was 1920
while the top of sT.25 was made on load
that arrived in the yards late in the fore
noon. Generally The market averaged a
nickel up compared with the range and
bulk of the previous day. The quality
was only fair.
Bulk of sales were from E10a7.2O, with
the long string at $40 The range was
from $7.05M7.2s. the cost of the days drove
figured at STA, and the weight right at
252 pounds.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-02
WAS DRIVEN BY STARVATION
Jonsmith's Method of Getting Key
Was Rather Extravasant, but
What Could He Do?

His wife had been spending week
or two at the seaside with her own
people. and Jonsmith had been living
The lone and simple life. But there
was curious look of calm despera-
zion in his eyes when his wife came
back.
And presently the wife began to
make discoveries.
Where is-' she began. Good
ness! What have you done with my
dresses? And what has happened to
the lawn? What's that black patch in
the center? Why"
Jonsmith took deep breath, then
spoke bravely and maufully
julia said he-"Julia, starved
for two days, and then you wrote to
say that the key of the pantry was
in the pocket of your second-best,
tailor-made walking-skirt-not the
bolero or the morning
II said morning-skirt, and not the
tailor-made, nor the"
1T doesn't matter" Jonsmith in
terrupted YEARLY, and yet with a
touch of savagery in his voice. Il
don't know tailor-made from a
morning-skirt nor bolero from a
tichu. So | just took the whole lot
out on the lawn and burnt them. Then
found the key whilst raking among
he ashes!"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-02
INTERuRBAN SCHEMES
revive ON PROSPECT
OF Low PRICE POWER.
Railroad Commission Asked to
Approve Bonds Of Electric
Company.

Lincoln. Neb.. Jan. 1.-The state
railway commission has been asked
by officials OF the Omaha. Lincoln &
Beatrice Railroad company to approve
an issue OF $3.100.OOO OF bonds and
stocks. with which 1t is proposed to
complete the road. 1t was started
years ago as an interurban line be-
tween the three cities named in its
corporation title, but has never built
to exceed five miles. and now OPP
crates between Lincoln and suburb
to the east, Bethany.
The head of the company is Harvey
Musser. an Ohio capitalist, and he
was accompanied by the representa-
tive of a Detroit construction company,
who ls considering proposition to
build tine line for the bond issue. This
is the first of the various interurban
projects to show life. Three others
that are now outlined on paper are
those from South Sioux City down
along the Missouri river to Omaha, one
from Columbus to Lincoln and Ona
ha and another from Lincoln to Au-
burn and Nebraska City. The prospect
oil cheap power from the Niobrara and
I.oup and Platte rivers is the cause
tor the revival of these schemes.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-02
Backache Makes Anyone Feel Old
ages anyone more quickly than

Nothing ages anyone more quickly than
weak kidneys.
1t is not alone the aching back, the stiff,
painful joints, but the evil effect of bad,
poisoned blood on the nerves, the vital
organs and the digestion.
The condition of the kidneys makes good
health or ill-health.
The kidneys are the filters of the blood.
Active kidneys filter from the blood ev-
cry day over one ounce of poisonous waste
and pass it Oh dissolved in the urine.
IL the kidneys are weak or diseased, only
part of this filtering is done and the blood
is heavy with uric acid and other poison
GUS or waste matter.
Instead of being nourished by the
blood, the nerves and vital organs are ir-
ritated, and the circulation, digestion, ETC.,
are disturbed.
If your back aches constantly, If your
joints are stiff, lame and painful, suspect
the Kidneys.
Kidney sufferers are likely to feel dull.
heavy. restless at night, rheumatic, dizzy
at times. subject to headaches and an
noyed with sharp, piercing pains that
make work an agony and rest impossible.
Doani's Kidney Pills are the best recon-
mended and most widely used remedy for
weak or diseased kidneys. They act quick
"; contain no poisonous nor habit-form
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-02
SHORT ON BRoTHERLY LOVE
Luckily William Had Grace Enough to
Remember That Henry
Was Sacred.

William was not kind to his small
brother Henry; in fact he looked upon
aim as nuisance, q scourge sent from
heaven to try his spirit and spoil his
fun Especially that day was Henry
thorn in the older boys flesh. In
his efforts to rid himself of his burden,
William resorted TO all the methods
the mind of youth suggested, but in
vain Henry continued to stick as
close. if not closer, than brother.
William, finally said the boys
father, who had witnessed, unheard.
the final paroxysm of the unequal
struggle, you should be ashamed of
yourself to treat your little brother in
that way! He ought to be sacred to
YOU"
William made no reply; but short
ly afterward, believing himself to be
free OF surveillance. he was heard to
address Henry thus: Always taggin'
after me! If you weren't sacred I'd
break your blamed face for you'll
The Sunday Magazine.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-02
PREPARING FOR
new SETTLERS
EXTENDING THE AGRICULTURAL
AREA IN WESTERN CANADA.

For sometime past the Canadian
government has had surveyors at
work plating new areas for the &C.
commodation of the largely increas-
Ing number OF settlers coming in to
occupy the agricultural districts Of
the three prairie provinces. There
were those connected with the work
OF securing settlers for western Can
ada who last spring prophesied that
new settlers from the United States
to Canada during the present year,
and there were those who doubted
that the previous years figures of
1872 900 could be increased Recent
computation made by the officials of
the immigration branch at Ottawa
show that the largest estimates made
by officials will be beaten and that
the 100000 mark from the United
States will be reached. AS great an
increase will be shown in the figures
of those who will reach Canada from
other countries this year. The re-
suits of the years work in Canadian
total of 100000 souls
But this is not to be wondered at
when it is realized what is Offering in
the three prairie provinces and also
In the coast province Of British Co.
lumbia, which is also bidding strong
ly and successfully. too, for a certain
class of settler, the settler who
wishes to go into mixed farming or
fruit raising When the central por-
ton of this province is opened up by
the railway now being constructed
there Will be large areas OF splendid
land available for the settler.
Reference has frequently been made
ing the American vest to the large
numbers who are going to Canada,
high officials in some of the railways
being amongst the number to give
voice to the fact. The more these
facts become known the more will
people seek the reasons and these
are best given when one reads what
prominent people say Of it. What the
farmer thinks of it and what his
friends say of it. James A. Flaherty.
supreme knight of the Knights OF Co.
lumbus was in western Canada a
short time ago He says:
IF were a young man would
sell out my interests in less than two
months and come right to the Cana
dian Northwest. where so many op-
portunities abound "-Advertisement
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-02
STEADY HAND.
A Surgeons Hand Should Be the Firm.
est Of All.

"For fifteen years l have suffered
from insomnia, indigestion and ner-
vousness as result of coffee drink
ing" said a surgeon the other day.
(Tea is equally injurious because it
contains caffeine, the same drug found
in coffee).
The dyspepsia became so bad that
| had to limit myself to one cup at
breakfast. Even this caused me to
lose my food soon after ate it.
All the attendant symptoms of in
digestion, such as heart burn, palpita-
ton, water brash, wakefulness or dis
turbed sleep, bad taste in the mouth,
nervousness, etc, were present to
such degree as to incapacitate me
for my practice as a surgeon.
"The result Of leaving off coffee
and drinking Postum was simply mar
velous. The change was wrought
forthwith, my hand steadied and my
normal condition of health was re-
stored" Name given upon request.
Read the famous little book. The
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's
reason"
Postum now comes in concentrated,
powder form, called Instant Postum.
1t is prepared by stirring a level tea
spoonful in cup Of hot water. ADDING
sugar to taste, and enough cream to
bring the color to golden brown.
Instant Postum is convenient;
there's no waste; and the flavor is al.
ways uniform. Sold by grocers-50.
cup tin 30 cts, 1OG-cup tin SO cts.
A Soup trial tin mailed for grocera
name and 2-cent stamp for passage
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd. Battle Creek
Mich Adv.