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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13
MURDERS WIFE ..~..
AND KILLS SELF
Muscatine Negro Used PAIRING Knife
to Sever Throat of Woman In
Jealous FIT.

Muscatine, Feb. 12.-With pairing
knife as an intrument Of death, John
Wilson. West Indies negro, while In
a fit of insane jealousy almost decapi-
tated his wife when he slashed her
across the throat inflicting wound
which brought almost instantaneous
u and then inflicting injury upon
himself which later resulted fatally.
The scene Of one of the most bloody
tragedies enacted in Muscatine in re.
cent years was the apartments OF
Mrs. Callie Jameson. 112 Chestnut
street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13

The combination is alleged to DOM
mate absolutely the entire market for
grindstones in the United States, sup
plying eighty to ninety per cent Of all
grindstones produced in this country
and at least 25 per cent Of all
grindstones used in America including
importations from abroad.
The Cleveland Stone Co., is charged
with striving to monorolize the inter-
state commerce in building, paving
and curbing stone in the central part
of the country. .. .... e..
The Cleveland Stone Co., its eigh-
teen subsidiaries and their officers
and directors are made defendants by
the governments petition in equity
which was signed by Attorney Gener-
al Wickersham and James A. Fowler,
assistant to the attorney general, and
was filed by United States Attorney
Ulysses G. Denman.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13
MILITIA IN CHARGE
OF TROUBLE ZONE

Charleston. W. Va, Feb. 12.-Tread-
ing steep paths and plunging into the
dense underbrush covering the noun
tains around Mucklow where mine
guards and striking miners battled
early in the week, squads Of militia
men today sought for the dead and
wounded. Military officers believe
that many more men than have been
reported have been shot during the
fighting and were hurried away to the
remote sections Of the hill country by
their friends to escape arrest.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13

Washington, D. c., Feb. 1.-THE
first brigade Of the first division Of the
army, about three thousand strong has
been ordered prepared for "expedi-
tionary service" It Is composed Of
the Third infantry at Madison bar.
racks and Oswego. the Fifth infantry
at Plattsburg and the Twenty-ninth in.,
fantry at Fort Niagara, all In New
York.
This organization has just been
brought into existence as part OF the
scheme of army reorganization and its
responsiveness to the call for foreign
service may be regarded as q. first
practical test Of the value of the new
system.
The first brigade will entrain for
Newport News, Va, only In the event
that the preparatory orders issued this
morning are followed by others setting
the troops in motion. Within twenty.
four hours after such an order 1t Is ex.
pected that most distant organizations
with the brigade will arrive at New.
port News.
Major Gen. Alshire, quartermaster
general today followed up the orders to
communicate the army transports at
Newport News by directing the immed-
late assembly Of food supply, wagon
transportation and other equipment
for troops on foreign service.
The transports are the Meade, Nc.
Clelland, Sumner and Fitzpatrick. The
McClelland is the smallest, with capac-
ity for 300 troops, the three others are
able to carry about 500 men each.
There is no doubt that the four can
easily accommodate the entire first
brigade Of the first division, constitute
Ing the advance guard Of an expedi-
tionary force Of fifteen thousand men.
available for foreign service in an
emergency.
Galveston, Texas will be the port
Of departure OF the artillery forces
and some cavalry nthe event that it
were necessary to follow up the first
brigade. The original intention was
to employ the four army transports
named for that purpose, after they
had discharged the first brigade on
foreign shores. But this Will be done
only in case 1t is found impossible to
secure the merchant marine ships to
carry the artillery and cavalry.
BY orders issued by the general
staff this morning the senior military
office near Galveston began immedi-
ately to get in touch with merchant
ship owners to see what could bs
gotten on short notice.
The state department made public
today the substance of kilograms re-
ceived over night from Mexico. Ann
bassador Wilson's report was con-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13

New York Senator Would
Not Grant Coastwise
Shipping Any Favor;
Campbell Testifies.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 12-Repeal
of the free passage provisions of the
Panama canal act as the "wisest and
best way out Of very embarrassing
and injurious situation" was urged by
Senator Root today before the senate
committee on interoceanic canals, in
support Of his bill for a repeal of the
provision which exempts American
coastwise shipping from the payment
Of tolls .vtr5 iafy a.ss
The free passage provision was in all
practicable effect ship subsidy
given to "the most highly protected
industry in the United States" and
was being defended by the state de-
partment as subsidy in the negotia-
tions with Great Britain he said
II don't believe the omission Of tolls
will In any way affect transcontin-
mental freight rates" the senator de.
clared. I'll
The extent Of railroad influence at
work to repeal the free passage pro-
vision; the obligation of the United
States to submit the canal dispute to
arbitration, and the question of this
country's right to exempt coastwise
traffic from tolls, figured in the dis
cussion. "
"Is it not a fact, asked Senator
lO'Gorman, of Senator Root, "that the
protest of Great Britain against the
free passage provision was inspired
by railroad interests of Canada acting
with the great railroads Of the United
States?" ... s
II have not heard from or of any
railroad in this matter said Senator
Root, land have no reason to suppose
they have any interest"
The committee took no action to-
day. Another session will be held
Monday. .t go. i, ..s.
Campbell Tells Of Letters.
Gordon H. Campbell Of Little Rock,
Ark. treasurer Of the republican state
committee of Arkansas told the Clapp
campaign fund Investigating commit
tee today that he knew nothing of the
charge by Thomas J. Camp former
postmaster at Beebe, Ark, of being re.
moved from Office because he refused
to contribute to the 1912 campaign
and declared "he never sent any in
formation to the postoff1ce department
concerning Camps refusal to con-
tribute.
Campbell pointed out that the post
Office inspectors report against Camp.
on the strength Of which the latter's
resignation was demanded, was signed
September 7, 1912, before he began
soliciting funds.
Treasurer Campbell told the COM
mittee, he had solicited contributions
from other postmasters in Arkansas
in 1912, all the letters he sent out be-
ing similar to those sent to Camp.
"How about $39 fixed upon as the
amount for Mr.. Camp to contribute?"'
asked Senator Clapp.
eve thought there was no reason
why he should not pay us about three
per cent of his salary" said Mr..
Campbell.
"Was the amount to be contributed
specified in all cases?" he was asked
"In most cases it was"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13

Mexico City, Mexico, FcD. 12.-The
federal troops reopened the battle in
the streets of the Mexican capital at
6:35 this morning with light artil,
lery fire.
The action soon became general, all
the artillery on both sides being
brought into play. The cannon fire was
augmented by sweeping salvos from
the machine guns, while the infantry
came into action with volleys and in
dividual shooting.
The Mutual Life Insurance building
was set on fire at o'clock by a she'll
from a rebel field gun. 1t is a four
story structure on the corner of Cinco
Mayo and San Juan de Letran streets.
Diaz Advanced at 8:45.
The rebels under Felix Diaz started
to advance toward the national palace
at a quarter to nine.
The rebels seemingly are employing
heavier cannon than they did yester-
day. They directed their fire toward
the national palace and on the higher
buildings in the center Of the business
district on mary Of which federal ma
chine guns are mounted and federal
riflemen are posted.
The contending federal and rebel
forces occupied this morning approxi-
matcly the same positions as at the
beginning of the fighting yesterday.
Felix Diaz, the leader of the rebels,
appeared to be prepared to offer re-
sistance whenever the commander OF
the government troops saw fit to be-
gin hostilities.
All efforts made by the federals to
isolate the rebels from their water
supply were ineffective because there
are a number of artesian wells In the
portion Of the city occupied by the
rebels.
Both Sides Fortlfy at Night.
According to report from the rebel
lines Felix Diaz utilized the night
hours in further fortifying the posi-
tions he had taken up and which even
yesterday had proved strong enough
to withstand the attacks made by the
government troops.
The federal forces also strength.
ened during the night with reinforce
ments of both artillery and infantry.
The new arrivals took up positions
along the streets leading to the scene
of battle. The streets Of the capital
during the hours of darkness had the
appearance of a great armed camp.
Sentinels challenged all passersby at
each corner. Soldiers of all branches
of the service slept on the pavements,
while large numbers Of horses were
tethered in the great Alameda park,
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Massacre Women
andChildren;; Take
Girls on Ships

Sofia, Feb. 12.-According to
dispatches given out here today
the Turkish troops yesterday
assembled the whole male
Christian population of the
seaport of Buyuk Chekmedje
in the village school house and
massacred them. Subsequently
they killed all the Christian
women and children except the
young girls whom they carried
off on board ship.
There was no fighting yes
terday in the Gallipoli peninsu-
la or at the Tchatalja lines.
The bombardment of Adrian
ople, however, continues.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13
TRAIN STRIKES THE
FIRST WHITE CHILD

Princeton, Feb. 12.-Dr. John Knox,
aged 81, was struck by a Burlington
passenger train last night while driv-
ing across track here and is suffer-
ing from concussion of the brain. His
condition is grave and physicians have
little hope for his recovery. He is a
native of Princeton, being the first
white child born here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13
TODAY IN CONGRESS

SENATE-Proceede to house cham
ber for electoral vote count.
Senator Root urged repeal of free
toll provision of Panama canal act
before interoceanic canals commit
tee.
Campaign funds Investigating COM
mittee continued invuiry into 1912
campaign funds.
HOUSE-Lincoln memorial exercises
held. 1.
In Joint session with senate, mem
bers witnessed counting Of presi-
dental electorate vote.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13
BRIEF MATTERS IN
THE DAYS NEWS

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.-The state SEN
ate today unanimously ratified the
proposed amendment to the national
constitution providing for the elec-
ton Of U. S. senator by direct vote Of
the people.
DAVENPORT-Capt Roald AM
undsen, discoverer Of the south pole
is in Davenport to deliver a lecture
on his trip tonight. He addressed the
students Of Augustana college in
Rock Island this morning.
CHRIST CHURCH, N. 1.-THE Terra
Novia, the vessel which took Captain
Robert F. Scott to the antarctic on
the way to the south pole and which
returned there to fetch him back, but
instead brought the news of his and
his companions heroic death, arriv-
ed in this port this morning.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO-The Mis-
souri, supreme court today refused to
modify the judgment Of outser
against the Standard Oil Co. and the
original ORDER ousting the company
from the state, now stands. The or
iginal order was issued more than
four years ago.
81. fEIERSb ~ RI-fldHS lOT lAS
celebration Of the tercentenary Of the
accession of the Romanoffs to the
imperial throne are practically COM
plete. The government has asked the
duma for 100000 to cover expenses
Of the ceremony.
PRINCETON, N. J.-Prof. and Mrs.
Thomas J. Preston left here today on
their honeymoon trip to Florida. Mrs.
Preston was formerly Mrs. Grover
Cleveland. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson
happened to be on the same train
riding from Princeton to Princeton
Junction.
HONOLULU-An efforts to communi-
cate by wireless with the steamship
Aorangi, on which the widow OF
Captain Scott sailed from San
Francisco Feb In the expectation
Of meeting her husband in New
Zealand were abandoned this morn
ing after twenty-four hours Of futile
signalling. By 8 o'clock it was DEEM
ed certain that the Aoransi had pass
ed beyond the range Of the powerful
apparatus at the wireless station
here and the great stack Of messages
for Mrs. Scott, received here from all
parts Of the world to be forwarded at
once, remain unsent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13
Suffragettes Burn
Refreshmcnt Hall
in Regents PARK

London, Feb. 1.-THE re-
freshment hall in Regents park
London, was burned down to-
day by militant suffragettes.
The women left no clue to
their identity, but on an ad-
joining path the words "Votes
for Women" were found
scratched in the gravel. The
building was of considerable
size. Baskets smelling strongly
Of petroleum were found in the
shrubbery near by.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13
U. S. TROOPS WILL NOT BE LANDED
UNLESS THERE is DIRE NECESSITY

Maderos Troops Reopen Battle in Defense Of Capital
in Attempt to Drive Out Diaz and Revolutionary
Forces; Americans Imperled by Artillery Firing in
Streets; Many Buildings Fire.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-13
-FOUR WARSH|PS STEAM|NG To
MEX|C0:3,000MENREST0NARMS
FIGHTING At CAPITAL IS RESUMED

Ae+er Cabinet sassjjen Government Takes Firm Steps
ct Lives of laasrcans and Other Foreigners
in the seos Capital During the New Revolution
Just Opened.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-02

NCOnuuueO-y
The young man bowed, saluted and
started away Heartsease met him at
the end of the veranda, and they ex-
changed & whispered word Then
Heartsease returned. saying:
Colonel West-aw-it's deucedly en-
barrassing. you know. but 1 shall have
to ask leave of absence and go with
him"
Good boy, Heartsease! Well, ask
the general. He can hardly refuse
you"
That's all right, but I've got to ask
Miss Buckthorn. too, and the thought
of that so stirs my emotions, that
well. au revoir, colonel
The day began very early at Belle
Bosquet that golden October season
in that restless year of wars alarms
1t was scarcely an hour after sunrise
when Colonel EIlingham and Madeline
West, returning from their favorite
walk to the neighboring hilltop, met
Jenny Buckthorn, who had already
been down TO the camp to meet her
father
Its all up with us. Madeline she
said. you know papa only gave US
our passes, at least yours, because we
all thought the fighting in this part of
the valley was through with Now it
IL II
Anyway the general says this is no
place for women. and he has ordered
US to Winchester"
But surely time will be allowed US
to say goodbye inquired Madeline
anxiously. Il can't help feeling wor-
RED at Gertrude not having returned
last night, though Rob-that is, Colo
mel EiIingham-says she has stopped
at the house of one of the neighbors
down at the ford, where she and L
have a class of school children
She may be home for breakfast"
added Bob reassuringly-
L hope she WILL rejoined Jenny,
mot only on our account. but because
a certain officer here is just as good as
hors de combat as a result of her alb
sence She knew Colonel West was
coming. and it seems very funny for
her not to be here to receive him if
only as a sort of dearest foe you
might say Gertie is no cold, cruel,
marble hearted thing, you know"
When they reached the house they
found KerchivaI West already there,
pacing the veranda-
Have you any word from Miss Ell
Iingham:'' he asked as soon as they
came in sight
Not yet, KerchivaI,'' replied Bob
~Fbut my sister is as well able to take
care of herself in these parts as you
and I are, and she's sure to give a good
account of herself before much longer
Depend upon it. Kerchival, old chap
she never left this house with any idea
of being absent when you arrived
Colonel West" spoke up Jenny
Buckthorn, Il understood my father tc
say that General Haverill was com
ing up from him to have a talk with
you"
do you know If they have further
orders for me that will take me away
from here today?'' asked KerchivaI-
Not that 1 heard of. colonel But
they seem TO be awfully worried abou
those signals from Three Top noun
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-02

New Jersey I had the State coat OF
arms engraved on scarfpin, ana
when I take the oath as President OF
the United States I will wear a pin
with the coat of arms of the nation
I do not believe in Ostentatious dis
play, but such a, pin is inconspicuous
and appropriate, and I like to feel that
I have constantly with me something
that is symbolic of my service.
Gov Wilson went to Trenton today
to continue his political conferences
there. It was expected that he would
meet several Congressman and Sena-
tors today and tomorrow. Although
the cabinet gossip continues, no word
has come from the Governor which
can have any bearing on the subject
He has made it plain that until he
has actually decided on his appoint
rnents and everything connected with
their selection is completed, no an
nouncement will be permitted and that
until that time arrives all gossip must
be simple conjecture. Intinates of
the President-eIect admit that he is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-02
MINIATURE COAT
OF ARMS OF u, S.
FOR PRES. WILSON

Princeton, Jan. 2President-elect
woodrow Wilson today received a
miniature reproduction of the coat of
arms of the United States and it will
occupy a position in his scarf during
the four years administration The
Governor said he believed it an ex-
celIent thing for the President to keep
the national insignia prominently dis
played.
.FWhen [ was president of Princeton
University said the Governor, ct
wore the coat of arms of the univer-
sity When became Governor of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-02
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Fish Specials For Friday.

Fresh steak cod. fresh herring
fresh f1atfis1o. fresh steak pollock, fat
salt mackerel, opened long clans,
Long Island steamers, opened oysters
baking CLAIMS. blue points, Long IS
land escaIIoDs Fresh salmon, Span
ish mackerel, founders, extra large
smelts, market cod and white chick
en- halibut, red snappers, large green
bIuefish nnapper blues, black fish,
live and boiled Holsters, finnan had
dies, all kinds of smoked. salt and
picked fish Bridgeport Public
Market & Branch, Public Market
Building, State and Banks streets ana
East Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-02

WAND ADS. CENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-02
WINS RIFLE SHOOT.

(To Be ContInued.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-02

Louis c. Wilson yesterday won the
championship of the Seaside Gun
Club, defeating r. D. Cate and c. w.
VanStOne in the final rounds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-02

taking no one into mis- confidence as
he does not intend that any prema-
tl11e anaoun cennanta shall leak
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-21
RANGE IN LIVERPOOL COTTON.
Futures opened easy.
HAYWARD g. cLARk,s
DAILY COTTON LETTEF

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 21.-Liverpool
selling" t' ~ heuse
London news is also more optimistic
saying Turkey seems to be weakening and
inchned TO make further Concessions
RUSSIA IS forcing Turkey to give in their
threats of attacking her Asiatic possess
SONS; Information was received yester-
gay AFTERNOON from many prominent spot
houses, particularly Dallas, to the effect
that foreign demand has broadened ma
terlally on the decline, that lower nriced
hedged holdings had been pretty well sold
our ana unhedged holdings were not avail
able at the decline Japan is reported az
eager bidder for low grades. causing o
stir advance in the basis for low grades
Ihls favorable spot news further
Saaa4iS 1ienea the opinion in favor of a
feactlon and our market scored an adj
vance or IL points around the opening.
March selling to 10. 1t will be noticed
mat March here and in New York. which
only a rev days ago were nearly 80 points
apart, are now trading almost at mar
Inc strength in New York is due 10 fhe
expected natural tightness in this position
owing to the preponderance of professional
rohg , iinteiTest there in March which can
The market held the gain well and
showed a tendency to advance further,
New York wires show a change to the bull
SIDE, reporting McFadden, Weld and
Craig buying. An important chanee IN
the spot situation is that the trads hos
absorbed hedged cotton which followed the
decline and demand is now facing the in
dependent, strong and free holders. There
IS undoubtedly more inquiry here. but bid
comparatively light The census win he
published Thursday at a. m. our time
The trade looks for about 160, 900 for the
period and total of 1000 600 ginned to
last year and 1f,253,14 in 1911.
DANEE IA MEM A1t
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-21
'SOUTH'S BUYING
BOOSTS COTTON
Better Spot Demand and Fa-
vorable War News Cause
Short Covering.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-In response to
strong, cables, the cotton market here
opened steady, with first prices a net
gam OF TO II points from last nights
close The heavy selling pressure which
mas been feature in the market for the
past several days failed TO appear, and
me me market ruled very steady on good
nuylng orders from the larger spot inter
ests; also the leading bulls were free
buyers The most conservative operators
say the short interest is large and the
market MAJ IS due good advance. After the
can, a wave OF short covering and scat
tered buying from the ring caused prices
TO rally to points from the opening
Inc advance today was due largely to
pelter spot demand throughout the South
and favorable political news This
prought out good buying from the spot
eVlaentiy gave shorts scare who have
pought a large amount of cotton The
January and March options show con-
siaera Die strength. January rallied to
iz72c during the late forenoon, while
iMarcn went to 12.15. The entire list dur
maintained around the highest levels OF
the DAY, being to 10 points better than
the previous close
Inc market seems to be an evening-up
aIalr Those who recently liquidated and
went snort were among the leading buy
erS. me market is in an expectant at
I5ltuoe, waiting the census report Thurs
DAY, giving the amount of cotton ginned
70 January 16. The average opinion is
puIllsh concerning the figures of the re-
port. The most conservative estimate Ia
between 100000 to 100000 bales for the
At the close the market was Arm with
prices showing net gain of to % points
from the nnal quotations Of Monday
RANGE IN NEW YORK FUTURES