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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-16
AMES SHORT COURSE
OVER AT BLOOMFIELD

Bloomfield, Dec. 15-The Ames short
course in agriculture and domestic
science closed the course Saturday
There were about 125 persons taking
the course in the two departments
The income from the classes and the
sale of the products entered will about
pay the expenses and premiums. This
was an unfortunate time for holding
the institute as the smallpox scare
was at it's worst and the farmers were
shy about coming to town. The
scare is over now, all cases are con-
valesing nicely and rigid quarantine
is enforced. The association will
elect officers at later date
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-16
CAIN HEADS r, M, r, co.

Charlton. Dec. 15.-The Farmers
Mutual Telephone Company held an in
teresting meeting In the assembly
room of the court house on Saturday.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: C. ]. Cain, president
G. w. Stranger, vice president; Clar-
ence Williamson, secretary; Lawrence
Campbell, treasurer; I. N. Pulliam,
Daniel Ferry, j. c. Vawter, Jos. Bry-
ant. Ora Scales, S. Littleton, Harry
Miller, board Of directors
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removing from the premises. 1t Is
claimed defendant accused the plaintiff
of attempting to poison him. 1t Is
charged that at various times he order
ed plaintiffs daughters away from
her home and she left the home Dec. T..
The complaint states that Mr.. Nation
owns property valued at 100000 to $685.
900.
The marriage record shows that Mr..
Nation was 81 and his wife 4S when
they were welded. Her name was Eva
S. Parsons. 1t was the third marriage
of both.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-16
SHELDON LAND HIGH.

Sheldon, Dec. 15.-Three farms were
sold at auction, bringing representa-
tive prices. A quarter section north
east of the city brought $207 an acre
and was sold to Y. J. Dykstra Of Mid
dleburg. An eighty acre farm two
miles southwest of the city brought
$205.5O an acre, and a forty acre farm
east of the city sold to w. w. Woods
for $466 an acre.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-16
FIRE REPORTED BY
SPRINKLER SYSTEM

The sprinkler system used at the
Merrill wholesale grocery became
'clogged" with air this morning about
10 o'clock and signaled the fire de-
partment at\the station. The depart
ment's run and the sight of steam
coming from the coffee roasting room
gave out the impression that the large
building was burning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-16
WILSON FOUND NOT GUILTY.

Abba, Dec. 15.-The jury in the case
Of the state Of Iowa VS.. Taylor Wilson
returned verdict Sunday morning at
10 o'clock of not guilty. The whisky
cases are being tried this week; there
49, ~-">.nk of than.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-16

Mrs. Fred Mccoy. 636 East Main
ST.. left Saturday afternoon on Burling-
ton No. 9 for Lincoln, being called
there by the serious illness of her
sister, Mrs, G.. H. Hale,
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JEFF SAYS:

It has been
discovered (not
recently that
beauty that Is
not skin deep,
will rub off.
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REBELS DEFEATED
AND DRIVEN AWAY

Continued From Page ~
Evening star., 1913-12-28
New York Gunmen.

In arguing before the New York state
court of appeals counsel for the four
men who have been convicted OF the
shooting of Herman Rosenthal a year
and a half ago alleged that these men
were not given fair trial in the court
below because throughout the proceed
ings there they were referred to by the
prosecution as "gunmen" and by their
slang nicknames, this mode Of reference
tending to prejudice the minds of the
jurymen against them. He asserted that
the term "gunmen' is in itself calculated
to create an impression of a desperate
and that 1t was used deliberately to af-
feet the minds Of the jurymen in this
case. However this may be, the term
has for some time had specific signifi-
canoe in New York. which borrowed 1t
from the west A "gunman' is one who
carries a pistol secretly. that is to say. a
concealed weapon. 1t is well known that
in certain circles of New York, and per-
haps in other large cities, the pistol-car-
rying habit is common. Long before
Herman Rosenthal was shot to death
gunner had become known as dan
gerous citizens. The men involved in this
case belonged to just that type. Whether
lhIS use OF the term In the trial court
constitutes a prejudice against the in
terests of the defendants remains for the
appellate court to determine. But 1t
may be questioned whether the word is
to be regarded as unfair characterization
as long as the fact stands that the men
were in the habit of carrying weapons
notwithstanding the prohibition of law
against personal armament. A gun
man" Is a menace, whatever his standing
in society.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
THE NEW CURRENCY Law.

will be elastic hereafter, there IS 10 as
surance that it will make il any more
feasible for a $1,000 income to meet a
1880 expenditure than heretofore.
From the Knoxville journal and Tribune.
There are others than currency bills
that will give more people more concern.
From the Indianapolis Star.
At last the currency bill is through, but
It would be interesting to know how
many Of the democrats who voted Tor 1t
are really happy over 1t.
From the Omaha Bee.
Those national bankers who Were going
to give up their charters forthwith Will
probably think twice about 1t.
From the ST. Louis Giobe-Democrat,
In distributing credit for the currency
measure, the critics, who through per-
suasion or intimidation secured admira-
BILE changes, should not be forgotten.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Alabama.

Mr.. underwood has gone home and will
devote the time of the congressional re-
cess to his senatorial campaign 1t is
announced. however. that he will be on
hand when Congress reassembles to re-
sumo the duties of House leader
Alabama needs no guidance about her
affairs. and Mr.. Underwood and Mr. Hob
son walk alone as politicians with ease
Yet the suggestion occurs that there need
be no stirring of the state in the way OF
dligent stumpings by the two aspirants
for the Senate. Why should not they
submit their claims their records. and
both remain on deck here in constant at
tendance on their House duties?
Alabama. with good reason. is proud
of both men. Like the stars. they differ
in glory. Mr. Underwood is fine con
studiousness. his alertness. his composure
and his power of clear statement. He has
made an admirable representative. and
would make an admirable senator. IN
fact. he has the Senate rather than the
House manner; and it is feature of
his triumph in the House that ne
possesses few of the qualifications popu-
larly associated with leadership in that
CHdnnDer. Inc DOuy Is idTSe, anu oltcil
noisy and notice is not infrequently Sc
cured by mere strut and defamation
Mr. Underwood INDUCES in neither, and
yet has often shown the way in the most
turbulent sessions.
Mr. Hobson fits the House very well
He likes excitement. and knows how to
contribute to IL. When the humor takes
him he lays about with spirit, swatting
the Japanese. the Chinese. or any other
kind of "ese' with ease, and even dealing
taps to such of his associates he
thinks should be reminded of their NOR
tality. And there is always work III
the House for just such man to do
For Mr. Hobson, If he remains. there will
be the navy to keep his attention; and nc
has very sound ideas about how strong
Uncle Sam should be on the water. He
was conspicuous as student at An
napolis, and achieved distinction on ship
board later: and while he is landsmar
now, the salt water still inspires him. HI
believes in the briny as much as ever.
So why an arduous campaign by these
two men among constituents who alread!
know all about both? Mr.. Hobson seem:
inclined to deal in personalities. but may
be in a Pickwickian or Hobsonian way
He can have no thought or hope of hav-
ing the people of Alabama or any other
section Of the country believe that Mr.
Underwood is a tool of Wall street, th'
rum power, or any malign power what
ever. That appeal for votes Injuries thu
man attacking and not the man attacked
Evening star., 1913-12-28

lava, it is not to be feared, as warning
is always given sufficiently In advance
to permit explorers to withdraw to a
safe distance.
The fact that Vesuvius is becoming
more active Is Of interest in connection
with the fact that for some months
past seismic disturbances have been
occurring in different parts of the
world. Early in July vesuvius was re-
ported as entering the eruptive stage
again, and about a fortnight later
earthshocks Were reported from south
ern Germany. followed in a few days
by a shock in the West Indies and a
week later than that by shocks in
Washington state. On the Sth of Au-
gust. one month after vesuvius began
to give warning. two towns were de-
stroyed by earthshocks in Peru, and
four days later the volcanoes in the
Bering sea became active. In the lat
ter part OF August and early in Sep
tember several series Of earthquakes
were felt at Messina. Italy. causing
panic. Almost simultaneously shock
was felt at st. Vincent, in the West In
dies. October 2. and IL slight earth
shocks were recorded in the Canal
Zone. and meanwhile further reports
were received of volcanic activity in
the Aleutian range. October IL a violent
series of shocks occurred in Nicaragua.
and October % and %. respectively.
trenblors, or sight shocks. were felt
In Colon and San Francisco. November
another shock was felt at Messina.
and three days later ten towns in
Peru were destroyed by a serious
quake On the 18th of this month sew
eral villages on Ambrim Island, New
Hebrides, We're destroyed by a VOL
cano. Seismologists are of the opinion
that all these manifestations point to
further disorders, though, OF course no
one can foretell at which particular
vent the inner fires of the earth will
burst forth with disastrous violence.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
MARSHALL As LECTURER.
From the Chattanooga Times.

From the Chattanooga Times.
In order TO relieve and possibly 10 cure
an oppressive ennui. Vice President Mar
shall is 10 take to the lecture Platform.
From the Leavenworth Times.
And now Vice President Marshall has
Joined the chautauqua lecturers and viii
appear with the yodlers.
From the Albany Evening Journal
Vice President Marshall is going TO
lecture, but il remains to he seen how
many people will go TO hear him.
From the ST. Paul Dispatch.
VIII Vice President Marshall follow W.
J. Bryan's lead and take company OF
Swiss yodlers along with him-or is he
able to do his own yodling?
From the Buffalo Evening News.
Formerly the most brilliant man IN the
United States astonished the world by
getting as high as $3.50 a night for lee
lures. Now Vice President Marshall is
reported to be under contract at 500 q
night. Plainly lectures is riz."
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Bull Moosers and Trusts.

The Star the other day pointed out the
indefniteness of the attitude of the bull
moosers toward the tariff. They lectured
the republicans on the Payne law, and
are now lecturing the democrats on the
Underwood law but are Offering in detail
nothing themselves as to revising the
tariff downward and reducing the cost OF
living. II they have q scheme worked out
they are keeping it from the public. al
though the subject is timely taken in con-
nection with next years congressional
campaigns.
But such criticism does not lie against
them as respects the trusts. Before Mr..
Wilson has submitted his trust program,
or the republicans theirs, the bull moos-
ers have declared themselves. Listen to
George w. Perkins:
"I have long been for a federal inter-
state trade commission that will regu-
late and control Interstate industrial cor
porations. i believe that when a business
reaches a size where IL stretches out over
forty eight states, and indeed, through
out the world. serving vast numbers or
people. employing vast numbers of people,
having as stockholders vast numbers Of
people. 1t is semi-public in its nature and
should be regulated and controlled for the
same reasons and in much the same man.
ner that our railroads and banks are reg
ulated and controlled"
Somebody may say. But that is only
Mr.. Perkins opinion" Let that some
body consider who Mr.. Perkins is. To
appraise him as simply an angel ever
bright and fair In the Rooseveltian choir,
pouring out golden notes in abundance. is
TO overlook or ignore his resources as a
practical being. experienced in business
and canny in the use OF his knowledge on
the subject. Mr.. Perkins speaks by the
card. He is in the confidence of Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr.. Roosevelt in his con-
fidence. He would not have ventured
upon such a deliverance. with his chief
in South America, if he had not felt 1t
safe to do SO.
Among the bull moosers Mr.. Perkins
is the leading authority on questions Of
trusts and finance. He has had a large
success in the world of big business maxi
ing his way from q modest beginning to
the top by his talents and industry. He
was so much in the political picture last
year speculation assigned him to the
Treasury Department In the case of Mr.
Roosevelt's election. And he has not
diminished in stature since nor curtailed
his activities In Mr.. Roosevelts behalf
He wants bull moose House elected
next year, and bull moose President
Evening star., 1913-12-28
THE SCHOOLBOY'S LIBtRAT0R.

Mi teacher keeps me after klss
Bekos ! cannot spell wirG.
She tells me | can never pas:
] tel her that is kwite absird-
The old, old way IL out of DAFT.
Carnaygy says, and agre,
And rite in klas I boldly stait
No stand-pat spelling now for ne.
Columbus ke i'm agros the
To ind this la nd of korn and whiae.
A crate diskuyrer he may be,
But there's another just as fine.
Carnaygy he Giskuvrd how
The Inglsh langwidge shood be spelt
And. crate Kris's faim IL now,
It's Andru C. will ware the belt.
Tho Washington 10 kwite a man
And Linkun amt SO very smal,
The Laird O. Sxibo has them gkan;
He IL the grandest OF them al.
The only friend in al the land
To tender children In the scoois.
He took his iiti hatchet and
He simplifde the spelling ruiz,
Yes. Andr,l IL our leeding one;
He did brave and nobel thing
Like Genrel Georg III. Washington
He siu the lngish oy the King.
And moro than that did Andru G.
Like LiBkan I'm the war with SpHne,
He set million children IRE
From wairing siavery's gawllng chsne.
Newark Evening News
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Overworking Locomotive Engineers.

Commissioner McChord's statement rel
ative to the findings of the interstate
commerce commission as to violations OF
the sixteen-hour law on American rail-
ways lays emphasis upon the fact that
it is impossible to expect perfect service
IL the operatives upon whom the safety OF
passengers depends are overworked. In
some lines of employment overtime is
harmful only to the worker and in prac-
tically all trades it is recompensed on this
basis. But in railroading overworking
the operative is a menace to the public.
No man can run q locomotive reliably
after a certain number of hours of con-
tinuous strain. The engineer must have
adequate rest or his physical system de-
teriorates, his judgment is affected, his
vision is less trustworthy, his hand is
less steady. In no other line Of work is
it SO essential to insure first-class physi-
cal condition. and this cannot be had un-
less there is a regular and sufficient
period of absolute rest. The commits
sion's statistics show that during the
year ending June 80 last there were
nearly 100000 violations OF the sixteen
hour law by go railroads. In practically
all cases excuses were given for these
violations. and doubtless from the rail-
road point of view they were all good
excuses. But from the public point OF
view they were all bad, for no excuse
is good to condone a fault that affects
the public safety and every one Of those
violations was an invitation to disaster.
This is a case that calls for the strictest
enforcement of the law. No engineer
should ever be sent out on run who
has not had sufficient rest to be thor
oughly refreshed after his last tour Of
duty. When accident occurs in which
an engineer figures Who has not had his
full measure of rest the responsibility
should be placed directly upon the man.
agement for summoning him to duty.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
AT PASS CHRISTIAN.
ron the Utica Observer.

rom the Utica Observer
Pass Christian, Miss. was put upon the
nap of the world today. May il be as
pleasant and hopeful as its name. and as
steadfast as the President who takes up
his three weeks vacation there after
months of good work
From the Indianapolis News.
Gee, but won't Pass Christian seem
calm and uneventful after Washington,
From the Syracuse Post
The President will spend Xmas at Pass
Xtian.
From the Newark Star.
Let US hope the Pass Christian folks
will not spoil Mr.. Wilson's vacation by
asking him to step down to the village
grocery and explain the currency bill to
the boys, who find Ii dull sitting in a cir
Gle and splitting on the stove.
from the Boston Traveller.
Where could one better pass Christmas
than at Pass Christian?
Evening star., 1913-12-28

Mr.. Roosevelt, of course-elected IN 1916
Mr.. Wilson, for the democrats. is TO
speak next. and soon. and the republicans
will follow when the Wilson measure
comes up in Congress. Then, with all
three attitudes defined on this most i'm
portant subject. the country will be able
to compare them and express itself as to
the best. For the best it should have In
a matter that touches so intimately all
big business and no small amount of little
business. If, as is asserted, the trusts
have come to stay, they should be thor
oughly studied. and as thoroughly regu-
lated. Their capacity for good or i'll is
great
Evening star., 1913-12-28

From the Houston Post
1t Is said the new currency law will in
crease the money crop of the country by
81 COO OOO,O 600. Well. the hens can lay
enough eggs to move the money crop.
From the Grand Rapids Press.
The President used four god pens In
signing the reformed currency bill giving
them away as souvenirs. We expect
that with his usual luck Vice President
Marshall got the blotting pad.
From the Springfield Union.
The country will now have an oppor-
tunity to discover the difference between
an expansive and an elastic currency.
From the Boston Advertiser.
The currency law aims to make 1t
easier for some OF us to borrow money.
This privilege will be much appreciated
about the first of January.
From the Rochester Post Express.
While 1t Is claimed that the currency
Evening star., 1913-12-28
The Old Year.

A gre't big bunch o. fggers hangin' by
the kitchen do:
year ago dey all looked like TO- 'leyen-
fohty-foh.
I thought dey mus be lucky as I tore de
leaves away.
1t seemed about as good a game as any
you could play.
Dey brought me gold an silver, as I
watched 'em come an go,
De gold of summer sunshine an de silver
Of de snow:
Dey brought me days OF happiness-an'
sometimes grief crep' In;
Oar ism any game dat's allus gineter let
you win.
Dey brought de music OF de birds. Dey
brought de blossoms gay,
An de ripples on de river on a lazy.
loafin' day.
Dey brought some disappointments, but
as fer as | kin see
Dat bunch o. numbers hasn' been % bad
to you an me.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Volcanic Pictures and Activity

An eccentric American, who has fig
ured conspicuously from time to time
IN Paris during the last few years. has
Just achieved worldwide notoriety by
descending to the floor Of the crater OF
Mount Vesuvius IN the interest Of q
motion picture company. He was ac-
companied by two Italians. who at
test 60 the genuineness Of the claim he
makes, which. however. IS to be sup
ported chiefly by the pictures them
selves. IL they develop. Moreover, there
Is some reason TO believe the assertion
apart from any such Photographic
proof. for an italian scientist has al
ready descended to a depth OF 100
feet. whereas the Americans descent
was 10 a depth OF only twelve feet
farther. This difference is probably
due 10 the fact that another part OF
The floor OF the crater has collapsed
owing to the increasing activity Of the
tclcano. which has lately been mani
testing unusual vigor.
Nothing more forbidding than q de-
scent into the crater Of a volcano of
tie almost continuous activity of
Nesuvius can well be conceived II Is
incessantly emitting smoke and gas
~ some volume, and asphyxiation is
Imminent every minute. The air currents
shift frequently. owing to the peculiar
conformation of the cone. and those who
are SO venturesome as to pass below
the rim of the crater may without
warning be enveloped In invisible
noxious fumes. The smoke column It
self is not SO dangerous. for IL is gov
erned in some degree by the air cur
rents. and its tendency is therefore a
warning index. But with all the pre-
cautions that can be taken nothing
can give absolute safety when once the
descent OF the inverted cone or crater
= begun. AS for the major eruption.
which brings forth solid bodies and
Evening star., 1913-12-28

The fact that he is approaching old
axe had to be mentioned by Senator Root
himself before the general public, accus-
toned to admire his firm vitality, could
realize that time has peen flying for him.
for others.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Admiration,

What beautiful jewelry your wife
hasr'
Huh exclaimed Mr.. Cumrox, proudly.
What you saw isn't much. When she
puts on her entire collection and sits in
we'll lighted opera house she looks like
a human Christmas tree
Evening star., 1913-12-28
The Dreamers.

II dreams came true. as poets wish.
Wed be obliged, beyond a doubt.
To shun the late and festive dish
So as to cut the nightmares out.
Evening star., 1913-12-28

The method of composing a speech
evidently followed by Cole Blease is TO
set down exclamation points at brief an
tervals and I'LL in with whatever words
happen to come handy.
Evening star., 1913-12-28

As Mayor John Mitchell proceeds to or
ganize the new city government Charles
Murphy continues to maintain the attt-
tude OF a remote but interested spectator.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Theory and Practice.

"Broke|
Yes. But l expect very soon to have
enough to almost get me out Of debt.
I'm writing book on how to succeed
in business"
Evening star., 1913-12-28

/ Circumstances do not suggest the pro-
priety Of Huerta's wishing anybody
happy New Year this week.
Evening star., 1913-12-28

A President of the United States who
is also a good hand at a fire may be re-
garded as representing a high degree OF
general efficiency.
Evening star., 1913-12-28

Poisoned ..eedle stories are largely the
result of a iong-recognized difficulty in
preventing the fiction writer's from
breaking into the news columns
Evening star., 1913-12-28

Switzerland may welcome Mrs. Pank-
hurst with full confidence that nobody
will attempt to burn down the glacial
scenery.
Evening star., 1913-12-28

'19l4'' ought to be as easy to write as
1913" But January invariably means
more study for the stenographer.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Adventures of a Guide.

What did that hunter shoot while he
was up here?"
Me and a deer; both by accident
Evening star., 1913-12-28
A Concession.

II suppose you are in favor OF letting
women voter
Sure" replied Mr.. Meekton. "Out in
our state It's considered right generous
Of the women to let US men come along
with a few ballots to help out
Evening star., 1913-12-28

Col Roosevelts speeches demonstrate
that while Carabao may not sing
bull moose may continue to vocaiize
Evening star., 1913-12-28

Dissolving a trust is often followed by
an uplift in the price Of its product
Evening star., 1913-12-28

%In order 10 avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters TO THE STAR should
Dot be addressed TO any individual connected
With the Office. but simply to THE STAR. or 70
the Editorial or Business Department. according
- tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1913-12-28

A favorite New Year eve song will be
Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes"