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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
Santo Domingo Objects to
US. Supervision of Election

President Wilson made it clear that
the United States had used its good
Offices in persuading the revolutionists
to lay down their arms on the promise
that everything possible within inter-
national right, would be done by the
United States to inquire fart elections.
The Washington government decided
to send some observers speaking the
language Of Santo Domingo to act as
impartial witnesses, but not as ref
erees or officials so that in case of dis
pute, it would have persons to turn
to for impartial testimony.
The protest from Santo Domingo it
was explained at the white house to-
day was founded on the belief that the
United States intended a supervision
of the elections and now that the no.
ton has been dispelled by the state de-
partmept the administration here is
confident there will be no objection to
the presence Of the American observ-
ers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
MONTGOMERY WARD DEAD
oriqinator Of Great Mall Order Firm
Of Chicago Dies Of Pneumonia
Following an Accident.

Chicago, Dec S.-A. Montgomery
Ward. founder of the firm Of Montgom
cry Ward & Co.. the first mail order
house, died yesterday morning at
o'clock at his home in Highland Park
He was 70 years old. Death came as
a result of pneumonia which set in
after Mr.. Wards right hip was broken
six weeks ago.
A. Montgomery Ward was notable
for two great works. He was the
originator of the mail order business
and he preserved the lake front for
Chicago, fighting for years In the
courts in order that Grant park might
be saved for the future generations of
Chicagoans as place for recreation.
Four times legal battles. in which he
defended the public's rights were
taken to the Illinois supreme court and
in each instance Mr. Ward was victori,
Gus. The story of his life Is one OF
American pluck and energy. Starting
as poor boy who worked for Is cents
a day in cooperage plant, he worked
his way up by sheer genius and per-
servance to position Of wealth at the
head OF one of the greatest businesses
of the world.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
BRIBERY CHARGED
To TAMMkNY TOOL
ALLEGED COLLECTOR FOR STATE
ORGANIZATION DENIES THE
CHARGES AND sURRENDERS.

New York, Dec. 8.-James X. Nc
CURE, ex-mayor of Syracuse, N. Y,
came down to the city today from his
home in New Rochelle to surrender to
the district attorney on an Indictment
charging that he solicited $4,000
bribe from a corporation in the inter-
est Of the democratic state committee.
His indictment was an outgrowth of
the John Doe investigation instituted
to sift allegations that contractors
bad been sand bagged' into making
campaign contributions.
Returning from the south Saturday
after a trip in the tropics, Mcclure last
night issued a long statement, saying
that the charge against him was a
frame up hatched by interests whose
materials were rejected by the state"
HIS brother, Geo. r. Mcclure, who
gave testimony tending to support the
contention that there had been dicker-
ing with contractors as charged, the
cx-mayor, characterized as mentally
and physically weak"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
RIVER AND HARB0R
BUDGET SMALLER
CHIEF OF ARMY ENGINEERS ASKS
FOR LESS IN 1915 THAN WAS
USED THIS YEAR.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 8.--More
than $9,000,000 for the Mississippi
RIVER, almost $9,O0O,00C for the Ohio
river, more than $2,OO0,0OO for the Mis-.
souri, river, almost $1,000,000 for the
Delaware river are the amounts con-
sidered necessary by the chief of en-
gineers Of the army for the improve
ment and maintenance Of those great
waterways during the fiscal year of
1915.
In submitting to the secretary OF
war his report, made public today, the
Chief Of engineers makes estimates ag,
gregating Sal, ,483,s95 to be applied to
261 river, and harbor projects during
the year ending June 80, 1915. This is
80 634,994 less than the amount appro'
priated by congress for river and har
bor works for the fisca, year Of 1914.
Liberal appropriations are consid
rsideteds proper and desirable for snag
ging and other work necessary to make
natural channels available wherever
water-borne commerce exists or is
reasonably prospective" says the chief
OF engineers. ut is believed that ex-
penditures for such improvements are
almost always useful and advantageous
to the general public, especially since
the introduction and rapid develop
ment of small gasoline motor boats for
combined freight and passenger trans
portation"
Estimates of amounts needed for
fcrtiflcations in the United States
aggregate 81 1,O35, 900 and in the insular
pos ssessions, $922,500.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
Continued on Page 8
COMPTROLLER MAKES
HIS ANNUAL REPORT

Washington, D. c., Dec. S.--Growth
and operations Of national banks of the
United States are detailed in the an
nual report of the currency bureau,
submitted today by Acting Comptroller
Thomas p. Kane to Speaker Clark.
The report contains no reference to
currency reform and no recommends
tions, but details the condition OF
banks during the year ended October
81. Only six national banks out OF
more than 1000 existing, went into
the hands of receivers with aggregate
capital stocks of $4,350,00O. Satisfac-
tory progress in liquidating the assets
OF all was reported.
Growth of the banking power of the
United States as indicated by loans
and discounts, capital stocks and de-
posits, is pictured over nearly 100
pages of statistics. The movement of
government funds to banks all over
the country to aid crop moving Is re-
ferred to briefly. That is explained in
detail in the report of Secretary Nc
Adoo submitted to congress last week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
WEALTHY NENY0RK
GIRL DISAPPEARS
WHOLE POLICE FORCE OF THE
GREAT CITY ON LOOKOUT FOR
MISS JESSIE M'CANN.

New York, Dec. 8.-Every policeman
in Greater New York had instructions
today to look out for Miss Jessie Nc
Cam, the 23-year old daughte" of
Robert Mccain, a wealthy wholesale
grocer, who disappeared on Thursday
last as mysteriously as did Dorothy
Arnold.
She left home Thursday morning
ostensibly to go to home for destitute
children where she did volunteer work
as an instructor. Since that time all
trace of her has been lost, although a
friend of the family reported today
having seen girl answering her des-
cription in Wall street Friday night.
7'c him she appeared dazed.
The girls father is a personal friend
Of Mayor Kline and has appealed to
the mayor to expedite the search.
II am positive that there is no rom
antic reason back Of Jessie's disap-
rearance," said Mr. McCann.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic,
Dec. 8.-Women as we'll as men were
speakers today at an immense mass
meeting in favor Of free and legal
elections" in the Dominican republic.
The meeting was held in the public
square here under the auspices OF the
Independence party. Perfect order
prevailed.
A protest against the supervision of
the elections by American commission
ers was put in circulation for sigma
ture by the audience.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 8.-The
United States does not intend to sup
eryise or interfere with the approach
ing election in the Dominican repub-
lie. A special commission from Wash
ington will merely observe the election
as friendly and impartial spectators. p"
That was the way President Wilson
today outlined informally the mission
Of state department officials now on
their way to San Domingo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
HOUSTON PLANNING
To DIVIDE BUREAU
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
MAKES KNOWN HIS DESIRES
IN REPORT 70 PRESIDENT.

Washington, d. c., Dec. S.-Reorgan
ization of the department of agricul
ture is foreshadowed In Secretary
Houston's first annual report present
ed today to President Wilson A plan
to be submitted to congressI In the
fiscal estimates for 1916 proposes to
carry out the work of the department
in five or six main groups, such as
research, state relations, rural organ.
1zation, forest service, weather and
regulation. Such plan, Secretary
Houston believes will promote coordin.
alton.
Plans for redistricting the country
for the enforcement of the pure food
law are announced and the secretary
announces his intention to ask for
authority to prepare amendments to
the pure food law to improve the good
supply. protect the public health and
promote uniformity In food legisla
ton.
Free distribution of seeds, by con
gressmen should be discontinued, the
secretary recommends. He would
conduct in it's stead constructive
work in securing and distributing new
seeds and plants.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
WINS LIBERTY BY
HUNGER STRIKE
Mrs. Pankhurst Is Released
From Exeter Jail After
Four Day Struggle
IS OUT ON LICENSE
FOR ONLY ONE WEEK
Followers Take Oath That
Government Will Never
Arrest Her Again

London, Dec. S.-Militant suffraget'
tes gathered in force to welcome Mrs
Emmeline Pankhurst on her arrival
today from Exeter. She was released
from the Exeter Jail last night.
Although an ambulance and a
stretcher We're taken to the station,
they were not needed, as Mrs. Pank'
hurst was able to alight from the train
with the assistance of nurse and an
other companion. She looked very
weak and made her way with tottering
steps from the train to a carriage. She
was taken to a nursing home at the
head of a long procession OF taxicabs
containing her cheering supporters.
! Not anticipating the early release OF
their leader, suffragettes gathered last
might in the Empress theater, Earfs
court, to protest against the imprison-
ment of Mrs. Pankhurst. The house
was only three-quarters filed, and
'"General' Mrs. Flora Drummond, who
presided. explained the empty seats
by accusing the postofflce Of tampering
with letters containing invitation
tickets
In the course of a speech denouncing
the government, she exclaimed: Here
and now we swear that never again
will the government get Mrs. Pank-
hurst. We shall organize bodyguard
which will even face battleships."
A resolution demanding the instant
release of Mrs. Pankhurst was carried
with enthusiasm. but as the meeting
was dispensing the news of her liberia
ton was announced and was greeted
with prolonged cheers. 5'S--f
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09

CLOSE MEETINGS
Reports of Committees ana
Elections Feature the
Final Sessions
7 DELEGATES ADOPT
MANY RESOLUTIONS
Install Officers Chosen to
Serve Association for
Ensuing Year

The Iowa State Spiritualist conven-
t1on which has been held in Ottumwa
for the past four days closed Sunday
evening with an interesting session.
In the afternoon the meeting was
featured by the installation OF officers
and the address by Mrs. E. NJ. Stanton
CT st. Joseph, Mo. DR. George Warne
of Chicago, gave the lecture In the
evening, talking on "The Attitude Of
spiritualists to Their Medium" His
text taken from the book of Ecclesi-
astics was, The Dead That Die Re-
member No More" Mrs. e. M. Whit
ney of Ottumwa, then gave talk, us
ing as the subject, Get Wisdom But
Above All Things Get Understanding"
A short musical program was given at
both sessions. .a
Elect Officers.
Saturdays meetings were featured
by the reports of the officers and COM
mittees, the acceptance of the charter,
and the election of officers for the COM
ing year. The election was held Sat
urday afternoon and the following
were named:
President-C. O. Kempster of Coun-
Gil Bluffs.
Vice president-H. L. Whitney of Of
tnmwa.
secretary-Mrs. Dora c.. Crosby Of
Des Moines.
Treasurer-S. Hamilton of Wellman.
Trustees-Mrs. T.. M. Whitney of OF
tumwa. Clark Emery of Ottumwa, B. J.
Boulton of Ottumwa, DR.. Ellsworth of
Oskaloosa, and Mrs. X. d. Brewer OF
~ e. A@.1y,gs
The place Of meeting for the next
convention was left with the boa.d to
decide and yesterday Mrs. e. M. Whit
ney of Ottumwa, was named by the
board to serve as state missionary.
All outstanding Indebtedness was paid
and 500 remained in the treasury at
the close of the convention.
Adopt Resolutions.
Immediately following the election
c. the officers the resolution commit
tee presented the following resolutions
v hich were adopted by the convention
assembled:
We the Spiritualsts OF Iowa in state
convention assembled, submit the
following:
Resolved, that we extend vote OF
thanks to The Ottumwa Courier for
the courtesies and impartial treatment
Of this convention through the col
umns of it's paper both before and
during the convention.
Resolved, that this convention en-
tend to the First Spiritualist society
of Ottumwa and the Ladies' Aid,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
COLD WAVE IS
MOVING TO EAST
Storm Which Chilled the
Central West Yesterday
Now in New England
FROST PREDICTED IN
SOUTHERN STATES
Poor and Homeless Chicago
People Suffer Greatly
During the Night

Washington, D. c., Dec. S.-The
storm that was over the great lakes
yesterday has passed to New England
leaving shiftless gales on the lakes
and the Atlantic coast, rains in the
Atlantic states and SHOWS in the Ohio
valley and the lake region. Frost is
expected tonight as far south as north
ern Florida. Storm warnings are dis
played on the Atlantic coast from East
port to Hatteras.
Chicasoans Suffer.
Chicago, Dec. 8.-Following warm
weather conditions unprecedented al
this time of the year, Chicago was yes
terday plunged into cold wave. The
city was caught unprepared and the
poor suffered as result.
Starting at mark of "A above zero
slightly lower than where it had re
NAMED throughout Saturday, the mer
curry took dive at o'clock yesterday
morning and continued it's descent un
til it reached IS degrees at o'clock in
the afternoon where it halted. To add
to the discomfort the wind blew at rate
of thirty-eight miles aE hour, bringing
with it snow in the morning to the ex
Soul VI DC -C1SASAo VI eLA AASAs
Sleep Under Beds.
More than 600 men sought shelter at
the municipal lodging house last night
None was turned away, although there
were beds for only 17S. The majority
slept under the beds, and on the floors
and wherever they could find zlodg
ment for their bodies. About 10 p. M.
the condition became intolerable and
$50 men we're taken Iosthe Palace hotel
on West Madison street, which is op
Grated by the Salvation Army.
1.-THE municipal lodging house is
overcrowded," said A. A. Mccormick
president of the county board. 1--WE
must provide for these shelterless
men. We cannot inquire as to the
cause of their condition. We must do
something to remedy it now. We are
facing a condition, not theory.
"The ninth floor of the county build.
ing is unfinished. 1t Is warm, provided
with steam heat and can shelter 600
rlen. The men will be treated better
than men are in the Army, often, for
this shelter is warm
Buds Are Frozen.
At Decatur, ILL.,, it was reported that
the temperature had dropped 48 de-
grees in twenty-four hours. Many
rose bushes, lilac shrubs and other
plants were caught with bursting buds
and frozen.
At Vandalia ILL.,. advices declare that
violets and dandelions, which had
started to bloom under the influence of
the mild, spring-like weather Of the
past three weeks, we-e frozen. Fresh
garden vegetables also came to an un-
timely end.
Springfield, ILL.,, was struck by the
blizzard, experiencing drop in tenn.
perature of 30 degrees. Last nights
lowest temperature was 20 degrees.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
.CuNMAN STILL MISSING
Search OF Mine BY Armed Deputies
Continues; Blankets And Tracks
5000. Are Discovered.

Bingham, Utah, Dec. 8.-Posses con-
tinued their search of the Utah-Apex
mine today for Ralph Lopez. The dis.
covery of his blankets and his tracks
yesterday indicated that if he was still
in the mine he had not succumbed to
the poisonous gases forced into the
tunnels last week to asphyxiate him.
Armed with shotguns the deputies
exploring the workings were prepared
for another underground battle, such
as occurred Nov 20 when two Of their
number were killed. That Lopez had
escaped from the mine several days
ago was still a general belief.
Lopez entered the mine on Novem-
Der 27 after he had killed Mexican
miner and three peace officers on No.
vember 81.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
YANKEE WARSHIPS
RETURNING HOME

On board U. S. battleship Wyoming
at sea, by wireless telegraph to San
Minguel, Azores, Dec. 8.-The vessels
of the Atlantic fleet, which have been
visiting European ports, separated at
noon Sunday in latitude 235.45, north
longitude 33.5 west. The Kansas
ohio and Connecticut proceed to Vera
Cruz, Mexico, by way of Guantanamo
while the remainder of the vessels con.
tinue their voyage to U. s. waters
The warships were today 5000 miles
from Guantanamo bay and $500 miles
from New York
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
PARIS DRESsMAKERs MAD
Claim Foreign Rivals Are Copying
Their Creations by Means Of
Photographic Plates.

Paris, Dec. 8.-A trade defensive
committee is being formed among
Partisan dressmakers in support of
the~ demand that the photographers
shall henceforth be barred from Paris
race courses in order to prevent the
creation of Paris fashions to be copied
by foreign rivals.
1t is pointed out that If foreigners
get frocks made from photographs OF
the latest Paris fashions they will
cease coming to Paris on shopping
excursions. A strong protest already
has been made to the police but with
out much prospect of success and the
dressmakers are seeking some protec
tive measures of their own.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
PUSH BABIES WHILE
WALKING 1900 MILES

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 8.--Declaring
they had wheeled their three little
girls nearly 1900 miles in baby car
arrived in this city last night after q
four months journey from Nebraska.
The last lap, from Lancaster, Pa, and
few other short stretches were made
in trains but most of the trip was made
on foot Updegraff, a native of this
city, who was employed as sheep
herder in Nebraska lost his position
and decided to come back east. They
began the trip more than sixteen
weeks ago, pushing a pair of two-year
OLD twins and another four-year old
child in baby carriages.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
HANS SCHMIDT ON
y TRIAL FOR MURDER

New York, Dec. 8.--Hans Schmidt,
one time assistant rector of St.
Joseph's church was placed on trial
today for the murder of Anna Aumul-
Ter, a crime which he confessed after
portions of the girls body had been
washed ashore last September by the
Hudson ricer. His defense of insanity
was made by his lawyers without his
consent.
The district attorney charges, that
Schmidt is shamming insanity and
that his plea to be permitted to
expiate his crime in the electric chair
Is insincere
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
Illinois Village
Advertising For
Business Manager

Chicago, Dec. a.--Glencoe, ILL.,,
a north suburb, wants business
manager to run the affairs OF the
village, to systematic details,
manage employees and receive the
complaints of the public. Other
VILLAGES have wanted managers,
but unlike Glencoe, they did not
advertise for them.
Advertisements stating the nec-
essary qualifications and the SAL
ary appeared In the help wanted
columns of Chicago papers this
morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
MINNESOTA LEADS
IN ACREAGE OF PINE

Washington, D. c., Dec. 8.-Minne-
sofa has the largest remaining stands
Ct virgin white pine in the United
States, according to a report just made
public by the department of agricul-
ture. These stands. however, the re.
port declares. are diminishing rapidly
and conservation measures are urgent
ly needed to prevent their early dis
appearance.
More than eighty mills, the report
continues. are rapidly converting the
pine into logs for the planning mills.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
BIG CHRISTMAS TREE
FOR CHICAGO KIDS

Chicago, Dec. S.-Supported by a
thick pole, $50 ordinary sized Christ.
mas trees will be used in building Chi
cago's first municipal Christmas tree,
which will be erected in the lake front
in Grant park. Work of building the
trees which tower IS feet, began today
An illuminated star will be placed in
topmost branches and few days be.
fore Christmas the entire tree will be
sprayed with water and it's branches
wound with festoons of colored lights.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
RAILROADS FACING
VARIOUS CHARGES

Chicago, Dec. S.-One hundred and
twenty-nine cases, involving 100000
in fines against score of Chicago
railroads were on the calendar Of
Judge Lands in the United States
district court today. The suits were
brought by District Attorney Wilker-
son for alleged violations Of the %
hour cattle law, the quarantine law and
the safety appliance statute.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
PRIEST AND. PEOPLE
CHANGE THEIR FAITH

South Bend, Ind, Dec. 8.-Renounc-
ing the Roman Catholic faith and also
his title as bishop in the national
Catholic church of America, which he
organized here, after his controversy
with Bishop H. J. Alerdine Of Fort
Wayne, Rev. Victor Won Kubinyi and
his entire congregation of more than
200 yesterday marched bareheaded
into st. James Episcopal church of
this city and embraced the Episcopal
faith. Kubinyi was Immediately Or
dained an Episcopalian rector.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-09
NEWSIE SAVES CASH
FOR COLLEGE COURSE

Chicago, Dec. S.-Profits from the
sale Of newspapers on the streets of
Milwaukee today enabled Philip Eisen-
berg of that city to legin course Of
study at medical school in this city.
Although he has saved enough to in
sure his education Etsenberg will en-
deavor to continue his profession as
news hustler" in Milwaukee, going
there on Friday evenings for Saturday
and Sunday sale Of magazines and
Sunday newspapers.