davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
Rain and Hail Devastate
Country and Thermom-
eter Drops Rapidly.
COOLEST JULY DAY
SINCE THE YEAR 1913
Earthquakes and Under
ground Rumblings Ac-
company the Tempest.

July 11.-A terrific storm Is raging
throughout Italy and In many places
the country has been devastated and
the crops destroyed. It Is accompanied
by remarkably cold weather for this
time Of year, the temperature In Rome
at noon today falling below 60 degrees
Fahrenheit. Such weather in the mid
die Of July has not been recorded In
Italy since the year 1913, when super
stitious persons attributed 1t to the
repetition OF the number 13.
Volcano Aids.
Naples, July 11.-Extraordinary falls
OF rain and hail have flooded the sur
rounding country for the last two days
Torrents Of water mixed with mud and
ashes from vesuvius have inundated
the villages along the Gulf of Turin.
Owing to strong cold wind from the
north accompanied by hurricanes, the
temperature today fell almost to the
freezing point. Snow Is reported to
have fallen In the Alps.
Crops Are Ruined.
Messina, July 11.-A violent tempest
in the vicinity Of the straits of Mes
sina, accompanied by heavy rainfall
has caused enormous damage In this
region. Crops have been destroyed and
foods have compelled the population
to leave the huts In which they have
been living since the great earthquake
of q few years ego.
Earth Is Shaken.
Cosenza, Italy, July 11.-Hurricanes
accompanied by slight earthquake
shocks and u underground rumblings
have terrified the peasants In this
region for the last two days. This II
especially the case In the isolated viii
lagos where the people have not re-
covered from the fright caused by the
ty the earthquake which occurred at
the end of June. 4.
Pope Stays Indoors.
Rome, Italy, 1.-THE pope's physf
clans today dissuaded him from taking
his usual drive and walk in the gar
Gens OF the vatican owing to the vio-
lence Of the storm and the heavy rain.
His holiness continues perfectly we'll
and the exceptionally cool weather
helps to keep him in good health.
The pontiff is deeply concerned
about the situation in the Balkans. He
expressed regret today that both Bull
garia and Roumania, the two most ad-
ysnced OF the Balkan nations. should
become involved in fratricide war.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
OYSTER TRADE IS IMMENSE
Figures Given Out by Fisheries Bureau
Shows 300 Men Employed on
the Coast.

Washington, D. c., July 11.-Upward
of 800 persons were engaged IN the
oyster industry on the Pacific coast
during 1912. the bureau OF fisheries
announces today. The salaries paid
during the year aggregated $260,895,
while the 213,579 bushels Of oysters
gathered during the year were valued
at S676.243. The figures given were
for the states OF California, Oregon and
Washington.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
BRIEF ITEMS OF
THE DAYS NEWS
LIyERPOO OOL--Ktng George Is visiting
ss this city today and all the excnansesl
are closed.

LIyERPooLKtng George is visiting
thiszcity today and all the exchanges
are closed.
SIOUX CITY Heavy rains which fell
over. a large part sof southern South
Dakota and northwestern Iowa last
night viii be Of immense beneft to
crops.
;PARIS-So satisfactory is the progress
made by William F. McCombs.
d chairman Of the democratic national
III committee toward convalesence since
his recent operation for appendicitis
that his doctors believe he Will be
IL able to leave the hospital at COM
paratively early date.
PANAMA. Panama railroad ship
will be the first to pass through the
Col. Geo. w. Goethals. He said today
that water would surely be let into
the Culebra cut early in October and
that Immediately afterwards dredges
would enter 1t and begin final work.
LONDON. H. Taylor, open golf
champion Of England. has finally de-
cided not to join Harry Vardon and
Edward Ray In their American tour
during which Vardon and Ray will
compete in the open championship
tournament at Brookline, Mass.
DES MOINES-Miss Jennie Jones Of
Sioux city won the women's state
golf. championship this morning
when she beat Mrs. w. F. Moore Of
Waveland club up and 6 to go.
NOTTINGHAM--The American team
won the tents doubles by three set to
one from the German team The
United States representatives conse-
quently enter the final round where
they will meet the Canadian winners
OF the Canadian Belgian series.
MINNEAPOLIS heavy down
pour Of rain % cars left here shortly
before o'clock in the American
Automobile associations reliability
run to Glacier park. The distance is
1900 miles and Is to be made in nine
days.
HAVANA CUBA--A riot Of popular
excitement following the announce
ment Of the indictment Of General
Ernesto Asbert, governor OF Havana
province for homicide In connection
with the death Of general Armendo
Riva, chief Of the Cuban national po-
lice caused the government to take
rigorous precautions against the pos
Sibility Of an outbreak.
LONDON, ENG.-The report Of a
pistol fired from the strangers gall
lery in the house OF commons today,
accompanied by yell Of Justice for
women caused panic among the
members in session. simultaneously
with the report, a shower OF pamph-
let's rained down on the members.
They bore the printed words Votes
for Women"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
MACHINES
USED AT PANAMA

Washington, D. c., July H. Indica-
tive of the approach Of the opening OF
the Panama canal Is the notice today
by the canal commission that the
giant steel cranes used in placing the
$500 900 cubic yards of concrete in
the great locks are soon to be offered
for sale. The locks now are practically
completed and the small quantity OF
concrete to be placed is to 60 into
corners beyond the reach OF the
cranes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
MILITIA OFFICERS
GET REAL PRACTICE

Washington. D. c., July 11.-Mili-
tary officers no longer may attend the
garrison schools Of the regular army,
for Secretary Garrison has directed
the dlscontinuance Of these special
courses, inaugurated In 1908, because
later legislation provides better
methods Of instruction.
BY system Of detail Of what are
known al inspector-instructors, all OF
the officers OF the militia who care to
receive instruction now are privileged
to obtain not only theoretical but
practical training.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
GAS a PER THOUSAND.

Des Moines, July 1.-THE finding Of
an old gas receipt at the city hall has
recalled the fact that Des Moines "A
years ago paid 81 per thousand feet for
gas. In addition, consumers were taxed
% cents per thousand feet of gas by
The old receipt is dated April, 1868 It
was presented TO w r. Keffer, treas
urer Of the Des Moines Gas company,
who prizes it as relic.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
EDITORS ELECT.

Keokuk. July 1.-THE Southern
Iowa Editorial association today cleo
ted the following officers:
President. Harry Keller. Russell I'm
ION; vice president, X. F. Baldrtdge.
Bloomfield Democrat; secretary and
treasurer, o. E. Hull, Leon Reporter.
Iowa City was chosen as the place Of
meeting for the winter meeting. The
association refused to indorse an equal
suffrage resolution
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
RAINS RELIEVE THE
DAKOTA DROUGHT

Grand Forks, N. D., July 11.-A
heavy rain fell on dry fields through
out the entire northern part Of North
Dakota last night and yesterday, the.
precipitation in some places being AZ
most an inch. Three days OF hot winds
had caused damage to crops In that
district.
Rain fell In some parts Of South
Dakota last night according to reporta.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
TALK EFFICIENCY

Los Angeles, Cal, July 11.-A cam
paign for efficiency and expansion
was launched at today's sessions OF
the international Christian Endeavor
convention Plans to increase the So
ciety's membership and to harmonic
the work were advocated at each Of
many meetings in the various
churches Of the city. Addresses on the
subject OF efficiency were delivered by
prominent delegates
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
IOWAN GIVES FARM
FOR TEXAS LAND

Fairfield, July 11.-When Ellsworth
Turney Of this city sold his 280-acre
farm in Liberty township to Clay and
Guy Seymour Of Danville, he took on
exchange 1888 acres OF land In Palmer
county. Texas The farm was valued
at $40, 900, the Texas land at $27.600.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
Plan NIOPROsECUTE[AMAR
orand Jury investigation Charges
Aualnst David Lamar, tho
avail Street Wolf"

New York, July 1.-THE federal
srand Jury continued It's investigation
TODAY In the case Of David Lamar un-
der that section Of the United States
statutes which provides punishment
for the impersonation Of an OFFICER or
employe OF the government.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
SCOTT COUNTY LAND $21o.

Davenport, July 1.-THE Jochim II.
Wiese farm, containing 100 acres, and
situated in Sheridan township, has
been sold to Gus Denklau Of Eldridge,
Ia, at 1910 per acre. MI. Denklau pur
chased this farm for home. g This
farm is considered one Of the best in
Scott county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
POWERS HOPE TO
END BALKAN WAR
Roumania's Entrance Into
Conflict Expected to
Hasten Peace Plans.

London, July 1.-THE Roumania
declaration of war on Bulgaria Is ex-
pected here to assist in bringing to
an end the carnage in the Balkans BY
forcing speedy action on the part OF
the powers who have been invited to
intervene.
The object OF King Charles Of
Roumania in assuming the part of 2
belligerent is to strengthen Rouman-
las claims to participate In the ulti-
mate sharing out of the territory IN
the Balkan peninsula. For the pres
ent Roumania, 1t is thought will prob
ably content herself with occupying
the strip OF Bulgarian territory from
Turtukia on the Danube to Baltichik
on the Black Sea including the city OF
Silistria. She has coveted this for
long time and it is believed she will
her object under the pre-
vailing conditions without Bulgarian
resistance
Russia Sees Peace.
st. Petersburg, July Ia distinct
ly hopeful view Is expressed today by
the Russian press and In Official cir
cles in regard to the Balkan situation.
Peace is regarded generally as immi-
nent on account Of the crippling OF
the Bulgarian army and the severe
losses sustained by Servia. The Rus
sian Red Cross society has decided
not to send any detachments to the
front.
Paris, July 1.-THE Bulgarian lega-
ton here has received instructions
from Sofia to protest as energetically
as possible to the French government
against the unjustif1able proceedings
OF Roumania in invading Bulgarian
territory.
Line 10 Crossed.
Bucharest, Roumania, July IL
Roumania troops today occupied the
Bulgarian city OF Siliastria on the
rikht bank OF the Danube. They were
not opposed by the Bulgarians.
!, SOMA, Bulgaria, July 1.-THE
Roumafiians fnfnlstef to Bulgaria LETT
his post today after notifying the Bull
earian government that the ROuman-
ian army had crossed the Bulgarian
frontier.
Bulgaria has decided not to resist
the invasion by the troops OF her
northern neighbor although she con-
siders It an unprecedented provoca-
tion. AN
Belgrade, July 1.-THE Servian and
Greek campaign against the Bulgar1ans
in Macedonia Is regarded by the Ser
Wan military authorities as concluded
since the defeat of the Bulgarians IN
the recent fighting. The Servian
troops Joined hands this morning with
the Greek forces which had just taken
Strumitza.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
BEST GRASS CROP in YEARS.

Oskaloosa, July 11.-Mahaska coun-
ty has the best grass crop In years.
Many farmers will bale and ship the
product, as there is more than will be
required for local feeding.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12

BIRMINGHAM MEETING JULY 25.
Birmingham, July 1.-The camp
meeting will be resumed at Birmingham
this season, the dates covering July rs
to August 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12

SIOUX CITY Heavy rains which fell
over a. large part sof southern South
Dakota and northwestern Iowa last
4 night viii be Of immense benent 70
crops. M A
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12

pES MOINES-Miss Jennie Jones Of
Sioux City won the women's state
golf. championship this morning
when she beat Mrs. w. F. Moore Of
Waveland club up and 6 to go.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-12
satisfactory is the progres

LONDON-J. H. Taylor, open golf
champion Of England. has finally de-
cided not to join Harry Vardon and
Edward Ray in their American tour
during which Vardon and Ray will
compete In the open championship
tournament at Brookline, Mass.
The Washington times., 1913-07-06
Guild Urges Federal
Homes for Diplomats

BOSTON. July 6.-Former Gov. Cur
tbs Guild, jr.. following his return
from the embassy at st. Petersburg,
has issued A statement advocating
strongly Government ownership" OF
American centers abroad. Wherever
II is possible. Ambassador Guild would
construct building, one portion of
which might be reserved for the Of
fices of ambassador, naval and mill
tary attaches and consul, and another
portion divided into suites for their
residences.
There was some comment because
there is an American ambassador to Rus
sia In Boston and none In St. Petersburg.
Governor Guild explained that ne had
asked for a leave of absence 10 go
to Carlsbad, under doctors orders,
and had been told by Washington to
take double the length of time he
wanted, but TO make his farewells at
the Russian court. because, his sue
cessor would undoubtedly be named
during his absence at the baths.
$50" said the governor, Il took
formal leave OF the Emperor and as
repetition OF that ceremony would
be trying, IL not undignifed, 7 am
back home. And home never looked
SO good, though the Russians treat
me with every courtesy l must say,
too, that / have been splendidly treat
ed by the Administration at Wash
ington."
The Washington times., 1913-07-06
OWNERS STATEMENT
Anglers TRA|NMEN
Employers Declare They Know
Ballot of Workers To Be in
Favor of Strike.

NEW YORK. July 6-Nearly all the
representatives of the railroad man
ayers and delegates of the 100, 900 con-
ductors and trainmen of the Eastern
railroads, who are trying to settle the
demands Of the employees for higher
wages are out Of town. The vote on
the question of striking has not yet
been counted. and 1t was said by the
union men that there was no likelihood
Of public announcement of the results
Of the baliotins until after the figures
had been handed to the conference COM
mittee of managers, of which Elisha
Lee Is chairman.
Incidentally. there was much ill feel
ing among the conductors and train
men over the statement made by Lee
to the effect that the railroad man
ayers had received advices that the
vote was overwhelmingly in favor of
striking. They said that no announce
ment Of any kind had come from them.
and that it was hardly courteous for
the managers to make such a state
ment. which was calculated to preju-
dice the public.
In the statement Of the railroad man.
ayers, to which the trainmen took ex-
cepdon, the employees are censured for
voting in favor Of a strike In view Of
the fact that they received a wage in
crease in 1910, amounting, as the man
ayers say. to $1,000, 900. The managers
deprecate the action of President Lee,
Of the trainmen's organization, in en-
deavoring to force the companies into
an acceptance Of arbitration under the
Erdman act by a threat to tie up all
the Eastern railroads
The Washington times., 1913-07-06
Debs Gives Home to
Woman of Streets

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, July s-Judge
BAIT. OF the city court, gave to the cns-
tody of Eugene " Debs. Helen Cox.
whom the police had arrested I'm tn.
streets. She is the daughter Of a
former minister and divorced wife Of a
young man of prominent family.
Debs took her from jail to his home
He says: This case is a challenge to
the Christianity of Terre Haute, This
girl has been prosecuted. VIII Terre
Haute now help her. or will it's organ
lied forces be used to drive her to de.
struction? Let Terre Haute ask: What
would Christ do? Our family has
opened our home to her, and Others
have agreed to do their part to giving
her better environment.
Nothing that she has done nothing
she could do. would make me cease TO
be her friend. The police told her she
must either keep off the streets or go
10 the red-lfght district Do the police
mean TO get recruits for the red-light
district? II that is their policy toward
women. to be consistent they should
compel immoral men who stand on the
streets TO stay In the red light district
The men who hunt the girls are more
oangerous than women. There is no
agency In Terre Haute to reach out to
the unfortunate girl: It is time for this
piti!ess cruelty to stop; why not war
on the immoral people in high lifer'
The Washington times., 1913-07-06

The four-day week on the Washing
ton Stock Exchange resulted in a
somewhat lower volume Of business. in
proportion to that Of the past few
weeks Had 1t not been for the activity
in Washington Gas there would be
little to record. OF the total Of LIS
shares traded. Washington Gas ac-
counted for s35 The total bond busi-
ness was only $500.
Washington Gas was the feature Of
the week. as 1t has been for some time
past The price softened slightly early
In the week, but stiffened again and
closed at the high figure for the year.
while an option on 100 shares was taken
at SIS, Y higher.
A different story was told by Capital
Traction. the next most active stock.
That security dropped to a new low
for the year. lis. X under the low
II points under the high OF this year.
The persistent bear campaign waged
against H. has been fairly successful
and support seems lacking. Asser-
tions have bben made since the annual
meeting that the 6 per cent basis would
market value Is undoubtedly due more
to the efforts OF those who would bring
the company into line with the purposes
of the washington Utilities Company
than through real fear that the divi-
dends will be reduced.
A slight easing in bond prices was
noticeable in the weeks transactions.
Capital Traction IS went off u. and
Washington Railway As sold off the
same fraction. With local bonds at
present prices and the general feeling
that confidence in the futur, has bcen
restored, an upward movement in bond
The Washington times., 1913-07-06

was the same as ever. He held out his
hands, and words seemed ridiculous.
Nevertheless, in a moment or two they
found themselves exchanging conven-
tional remarks about the journey, the
weather, the crossing, as he piloted her
along the platform to the carriage
which he had reserved.
Her maid arranged the wraps and dis
creetiy withdrew. Her old luxurious
habits had evidently survived her exile,
for courier was in charge Of her lug
gage. She had come. she told him, d.
rect from st. Petersburg. They sat op--
postte to one another. while all around
them was the hustle of incoming pas
sengers. Conversation was impossible
l-silence alone was eloquent.
You have changed so little" she
| said, smiling at him as the train swept
| away from the station.
And you, surely not at ALL" he an
| swered.
You knew-that he was dead?" she
| asked softly.
1.-The duchess told me so-six months
ago. wondered why you stayed there"
She sighed.
"'I have been a woman of many lux
uries.' she said; yet think the sweet
est of them all I experienced at Mol
| ohavano. really think that I did a
little good. After his death I sent to
Petersburg for nurses and I stayed at
the hospital till they came"
1.-The luxury Of doing good can be in
duiged In here as well as Molchavano."
he murmured.
They were nearing London. Far away
on either side was an amphitheater
Of lights. She leaned forward and
gazed thoughtfully out Of the window.
Douglas" she said. ''do you remem-
ber our first journey together?"
Ho laughed. ~ ...-.
Shall / ever forget it"',
How young you were" she murmured
how eager and how ambitious. Life
was like fairy tale to you, full of
wonderful things which no ones believes
in nowadays. I wonder, have you found
the truth yet? Have you learned your
lesson?'
Life Is more like a fairy tale than
ever tonight" he answered gaily. las
to the rest, will answer you presently.
Only remember, that II have jealousy
preserved a few illusions it Is because
they are the flowers which grow along
The Washington times., 1913-07-06

the byways OF life. You may smile At
them, II you will, but not unkindly."
Their way led past the theater. He
glanced at his watch-the last act was
still in full swing. He pulled the check
cord.
DO you mind" he asked, for five
minutes? My answer Is waiting here.
I'm my travelling dress she asked.
He handed her out.
TT would not NATTER he assured her.
II can find a seat where your dress VIII
be unnoticed.''
They passed into the stage box, where
their entrance, although they kept as
far as possible in the background, ex-
cited much comment. They felt at once
that they had come into an atmosphere
ripp!es of excitement were noauns
through the theater. Interest had be
come strained-almost painful. A bril-
liant house had been worked up into a
state of breathless absorption. A little
man burst in upon them.
Thank God, you've come. They near
ly had the houss down after the last
act shouting for you. Oh! I beg your
pardon
He retired. closing the door. They
neitkAr Of them noticed him. UP from
the stage the triumphant cry of great
actor. carried away by the inspiration
of a great part, answered her in her
lovers own words
philosophy is selfishness and ambition
shadow-the lesson of life Is a lesson
of love"
The curtain fell and the storm burst.
She looked into his face with a brilliant
smile.
II am very sweetly answered, Mr.
Author" she said. Now let me ef-
Douglas could not escape. for he had
been recognized. and the house rang
with his name.
He bowed his Acknowledgements time
after time from the front of the box.
and every one wondered at his late ar
rival and NQrnins clothes. and at the
woman In 4 long travelling coat who sat
by his side half hidden by the curtain.
Only the duchess, whose box was ex-
actly opposite, aES1 who had remarkably
good eyesight, suddenly understood She
leaned over and waved her hand gaily.
'GrGcious,'' she exclaimed. It's
Emily"
--f--..- THE END.