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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Second Blaze in Sing Sing Peniten-
tiary Attributed to Pris-
OnerS.
TRANSFER ORDER THE CAUSE
Resented Proposed Removal of Many
to Auburn-Start Riotous Dem
onstration While Guards
Fight Flames.

Ossining, N. Y, July 25.-Anoth.
er fire at Sing Sing prison yesterday
gave the mutinous convicts a
chance for more riotous demonstra-
tons. The blaze started in the
clothing shop and the prison fire bril-
gade extinguished it after hard
fight without outside aid.
1t was the second fire in the pris-
on buildings this week, although the
guard had been doubled since $780,
600 worth Of property was burned
up there two days ago. Although it
is generally believed the fires were
started by convicts, the warden has
been unable to place the blame. The
men at work in the buildings were
marched out in good order, and the
blaze was extinguished, while a
chorus of yells came from prisoners
locked in cells.
Warden Clancy attributed the re-
cent disturbance among the convicts
to an order for the transfer of some
of them to the state prison at Au-
burn. Most Of the prisoners at Sing
Sing come from New York city and
object to being sent up state. where
their friends will find 1t difficult to
visit them. 1t was this element that
led the mutiny yesterday, which at
first promised to develop into an Or
ganized attempt at prison delivery.
On account Of the disturbances
the warden decided yesterday to rid
the prison OF the most disorderly
element. Two hundred Of the worst
offenders. eleven second term men,
were kept in their cells yesterday,
and today sixty Of them will be sent
under heavy guard to Auburn. The
rest will be transferred a day or two
later.
The 200 incorrigibles belong to
what is known as the Emitting
gang"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
SEEK MYSTERIOUS
ALVORD CRIMINAL
Bride Of Less Than Year is Beaten
Twice by Unknown Person.

Alvord, Ia, July 26.-Twice beat.
en- by mysterious enemy, Mrs. Car
Meyer, a bride of less than year
lies at her home almost at the point
of death.
About six months ago Mrs. Mey-
ers was attacked one night and
struck over the head with buggy
spoke.
This time she was beaten until
completely unconscious.
Neither Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer can
imagine who has such enmity to-
ward them or what is the reason OF
the attacks. 1t is generally believ-
ed in the community that 1t is a
woman who resented her marriage
to Meyer.
Bloodhounds are being used by
Sheriff Wheatly in the hopes OF dis
covering the guilty person.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
MRS. PANkHURST IS
NEARING HER DEATH
Physicians Fear Hunger and Thirst
Strikes May Prove Fatal.

London, July 26.-The consulting
physicians in attendance on Mrs
Emmeline Pankhurst, who was
Thursday released from Holloway
jail. took serious view Of her con-
dition and they ordered yesterday
the immediate resort to transfu-
sion Of blood.
Mrs. Pankhurst's weakness and
inanition from the effects Of her
hunger and thirst strike" are so
extreme that great apprehension is
felt rs to the outcome. "She could
be no worse" was the statement
made by one Of the attendants yes
terday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
RUNS MOWER OVER
HIS SLEEPING son
Four. Year-0ld Gilman Boy Badly
Hurt in Oats Field Accident.
Marshalltown,

81 +
Marshalltown, July 25.-Not
knowing that his little 4-year-old
son Raymond had fallen asleep In an
oats field where he was harvesting,
Henry Gummert, well known farm
|er of this county, living near Gill
man, yesterday drove the mower ov-
er the lads body, cutting him SER
iously about the arms and legs.
The little fellow had accompanied
two Of the older Gummert children
to the field to carry fresh water to
their father.
The father sent the children back
to the house for more binding Irvine,
and supposed that little Raymond
had gone with his brother and sis
ter. The youngest boy. however, tir-
ed at his play. had laid down in the
field.
Although cut seriously it is not
believed the boys injuries will prove
fatal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
SHOOTS MERCHANT
OF new virginia
Former Husband OF Dead Mans Wife
Fires Shot in Train.

New Virginia, Ia, July 26.--T. j.
Allen, proprietor of local meat
market. was shot and killed as he
sat alongside his wife of little more
than a week, in train AT, the rail-
road station here.
About a week ago Mr.. Allen mar
ried Mrs. Addie Shetterly OF Winter
set in Des. Moines. Mrs. Shetterly's
former husband. from whom she
had secured divorce recently, has
been arrested and taken to Osceola.
charged with the murder.
Shetterly, it is claimed. got of the
train on which Mr.. Allen intended
to go to Osceola, and inquired about
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
American Representative to Mexico
Returns for Conference with
President.
REACH WASHINGTON LAST NIGHT
Declines to Talk on Situation in
Mexico Until After Conference
at Capital.

New York, July 26. Henry Lane
Wilson, American ambassador tt
Mexico, returned to the United
States yesterday prepared to place
before President Wilson and the
state department his suggestions re-
garding the solution Of the troubled
affairs in Mexico. These suggestions
he said, do not include any idea OF
sending an American commission In
to Mexico to offer mediation.
Mr.. Wilson opposed tri-partite
commission being organized, made
up Of representatives from the Unit
ed States and two South American
republics, to bring about peace be-
tween the warning factions.
While declining to enter into an
extended discussion of plans or to
offer any remedy OF his own, Mr..
Wilson characterized the mediation
plan as call rot"
The proposal for a tri-partite COM
mission, Mr.. Wilson said, is not a
feasible one. THAT is a plan of
John Barrett, director Of the inter-
national bureau OF American repub-
lies" he said.
While not saying specially he IA
yored the recognition of the Huerta
government by the United States,
Ambassador Wilson indicated that 1t
was his view that recognition should
be given. In February, just subse-
quent to the overthrow OF Madero,
Mr.. Wilson said he sent to American
Consul General Hanna at Monterey
a telegram requesting him to inform
all consular Offices under Mr.. Han
mas jurisdiction that Huerta had
been established as Mexico's pro-
visional head.
you should make this intelli-
genee public" Mr.. Wilson's telegram
told Mr.. Hanna. ito inform the con-
sular officers and, in the interests of
Mexico. urge general submission and
adhesion to the new government
which will be recognized by all for
eign governments today"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
CHINESE REVOLT
IS ON THE WANE
Attacks on Arsenal at Shanghai Fail
Completely.

Shanghai, July 26.-The reyoIu
tionary cause here appears to b,
waning. Despite the large number
of rebel reinforcements, the attack.
on the arsenal by the southerner:
Thursday night and yesterday fail.
ed completely and DR.. WI Ting
Fang. former Chinese minister te
the United States, General Wen.
Tsung-Yao and other prominent reb.
els, after a conference yesterday
telegraphed President Yuan Shi Kai
proposing basis for peace negotia-
tions.
1t now is known that So-Chow-Fu,
in the province of Kiang-Su is in
possession OF the northerners. The
military governor of the province OF
Human, one of the chief tea produc-
ing sections of the empire, has pro-
claimed the neutrality OF his district
and the military governor of Chi
Kiang province is suppressing firmly
all propaganda against Yuan Shi
Kai. Despite the negotiations made
for an armistice. fighting was re-
sumed at 9 o'clock last night. The
reinforced by 500 Can
tonese and 1000 Hunanese, again
attacked the arsenal, but we're de-
feated with considerable losses. The
forces at the mouth of the river now
have joined the loyalists.
The city presents an extraordin-
airy appearance. Fires are blazing
on the outskirts Of the native city
and thousands Of homeless Chinese
refugees are camping on the streets.
The roof gardens OF the hotels are
crowded with foreigners watching
the fighting. Searchlights from the
British warships were trained last
night on the customs house and the
magazine.
It Is reported that the rebels are
falling back throughout the Yang
tse valley and that the government
steadily is gaining the upper hand.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
GIRL DEAD, RESULT
OF AUTO ACCIDENT
Mary Hermann is Killed Near
Grinnell.

Grinnell, July 25.-Mary, 16
years old, the daughter of DR.. G. B.
Hermann Of Matamora, ILL.,, was In
stantly killed yesterday afternoon.
DR.. Hermann was seriously injured,
and Mrs. Hermann suffered q brok-
en- arm when their automobile over
turned near here. Mrs. Edward
Schiltz Of Grinnel also was injured.
The party was on its way from
Iowa City to Des Moinee. Mrs.
Hermann is sister of DR.. N. G.
Schiltz of Des Moines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
BLoODSHED ON
CABIN CREEK
Four Killed in Sharp Battle in West
Virginia.

Charleston, w. Va, July 25.-
Four men were killed yesterday in q
short. sharp battle between striking
miners and watchmen employed by
the Wake Forest Coal company al
Wake Forest ON Cabin Creek, the
scene OF much rioting and bloodshed
since coal strike troubles started in
April, 1911.
The dead:
Frank CHM, coal company watch
man.
Two unidentified men, members
OF the attacking party.
Don Slater, another watchman OF
the company.
Since the mining town Of Ohley,
nearby on Cabin Creek. was attack
ed three weeks ago. 1t has been the
custom for the company to have
watchmen scout the hillside before
the nonunion miners are permitted
to enter or leave the mines. Watch
men CHM and Slater were making
the usual search yesterday. While
going along the heavily wooded hill
side they were suddenly attacked by
a band Of men, who opened fire on
them. CHM fell. fatally wounded.
and Slater dropped, shot through the
left side. Slater, however, returned
the fire, killing two Of the attacking
party. and received another bullet
through the body.
The shooting was reported to-
Wake village. and rescue party I'm
mediately took to the hills. The
bodies Of CHM and two unidentified
men were found within short time.
Slater. however, was not recovered
for several hours. having rolled be-
meath bushes. When found Slater
was conscious. but near death from
loss OF blood. He died In a hospital
here last night.
The Wake Forest mine is under
control Of the Cabin Creek Consoli-
dated Coal company, against whose
mines strike has been called by
the United Mine Workers OF Ameri-
ca.
An investigation Of the shooting
will be made by the special grand
jury called following the Ohley
shooting, which will reconyene to-
day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
SOLDIERS ARE HOLDING
THE STRIKERS IN CHECK

at 10 o'clock and passed quietly
through the streets. A large Amer
lean flag was carried at the head Of
the line and there were many small
flags. The men were laughing and
joking. Militiamen are at the South
Shore depot awaiting the arrival Of
other upper peninsula troops Briga-
der General Abbey and the lower
peninsula companies will not arrive
until this afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Dissolution Notice.

To whom it may concern: This is
to notify the public that at the jan
uary, 1913, meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Queen Mfg. Co. OF
Webster City. Iowa, 1t was decided
to sell the machinery and stock and
discontinue business in the corporate
name OF Queen Mfg. Co.
Queen Mfg. Co.,
Sf4 by A. S. Burnell, President.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
WILSON IS
OPPOSED TO MEDIATION

pressure exercised doubtless will be
effective.
In the military sphere the prin-
eipal news is that the servians have
invested the ancient fortress at vi
din. Bulgaria, $50 miles south of
Belgrade. The fall Of the fortress
cannot long be delayed-in fact a
Belgrade dispatch reports that Gen
eral Kutuncheff's troops already are
to surrender. vidin,
which has population of $1,000,
will be servia's biggest capture in
the war,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Snakes Bite 8 While Baby browns

Knoxville. Tenn. July 26.-Three
children Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Coop
or, of Townsend, Tenn, were fatally
bitten by rattiesnakes yesterday,
and while Mrs. Cooper sought for
them an infant she had placed near
the bank OF stream fell into the
water and was drowned.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
MUTINOUS CONNCTS
AGAIN FIRE PRISON

the station whether Allen lived in
New Virginia.
He is said to have been told that
Allen then was Oh the train, and
hurriedly went back to the coaches.
He shot, according to witnesses, as
soon as he caught sight OF Allen
seated alongside his former wife.
Allen died almost instantly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Water.

Pump it with Sandow engine.
None better. For sale by G. F.
Gardner. 7-16t3f3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
REBELS CLAIM
ANOTHER VICTORY
Constitutionalists Say They Captur-
ed Torreon, Taking Fifteen
Hundred Prisoners.

Eagle Pass. Tex, July 25.-Omc-
ial announcement was made yester-
day at constitutional headquarters
in Piedras Negras Of the capture OF
Torreon. Mex. by constitntioAalists.
Fifteen hundred prisoners, twenty
cannon and large supplies Of am
munition fell into their hands, the
constitutionalists claim.
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mex, July rs.
-Constitutionalists OF Sinaloa de-
feated a column Of federals at
Bamoa, according to reports just re-
ceiyed here. The federal loss was
given as thirty killed and . large
number of horses and much ammun-
ition is said to have been captured.
Bamoa is on the Southern Pacific
OF Mexico. twenty miles south OF
San Bias.
Ell Paso. Tex, July 25.-Oficials
OF the Mexican Central railroad an
nounced yesterday that four trains
OF freight, accompanied by one mill
tary train. would leave Juarez today
for chihuahua, the state capital, to
relieve the food famine there. They
announce that the road has been re-
paired and is now open between the
border and the state capital Re-
pair work was done by crew I'M
der former Governor Alberto Terrain
zas, but he has not yet reached
Juarez with his achievements. No
passenger train was run over that
line yesterday, although announce
ment was made last night that
passenger train would leave Juarez
this morning for the south and that
one would come out Of Chihuahua
today for Juarez.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-21
MUNICIPALITY TO
OPERATE SALOONS
He Will Get $1,S00 Year and Turn
Daily Receipts Over TO
Citizens.

Sissenton, S. d. June 20-Commenc-
ing July l Sisseton will have the near
est approach to a municipal saloon OF
any town in South Dakota. The
licenses for two saloons to which the
town is entitled were granted to w
p. Bollenbeck by popular vote.
Bollenbeck will conduct the bust
ness on unique lines. He will work
on a salary of $500 year and the
profits of the business will be divided
as follows:
Fifty per cent of the county good
roads fund and the remaining 80 per
cent to the city treasury.
The daily receipts of the saloon will
be turned over to the two leading eli:
liens, under whose control the bust
ness will be conducted. The name OF
the city will not appear in any of
the transactions Of the saloon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-21
X X X X X X X X X \ 4 4 4 \
+ COTTON STATES LEAGUE. +
4 X Il x x 4 4 x 4 4 4 y ,
Pensacola, SO; Selma, IL.
Jackson, 5; Columbus, 1.
Clarksdale, 5; Meridian, 2.
4 JUVENILE TEAM

What promises to be one of the
fastest and classiest junior base ball
organizations in this part of the coun-
try is that team being rapidly whipped
into shape by Manager Henry Joseph
The team is composed of nine likely
youngsters of this city and is being
promoted by the NJ. Cans Company in
advertisement of Cooks Beer.
A challenge has been issued to any
team in the state, all players of which
are under Is years of age, and it is
very probable that before long sew.
eral games will be scheduled. A prac-
tice will be held this afternoon. Thu
following is the lineup:
Chester List, catcher; Welborne
(son) Martin, pitcher; Leon Silber-
nagle, first base; Frank Robinson,
second base; Joe Walker, third base
Joe Jaffee, short stop; Sidney Marx
left field; George Robinson, center
field Dave Schvetzsky, right field
Henry Josephs, manager.
The lads have been furnished with
attractive grey flannel suits, with
blue trimmings, and on which are the
words Cooks Beer"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-21
STATE OFFICIALS GO
HOME TO VOTE

Little Rock, June 20-"Gone home
to vote is a label which might well
be displayed today upon various de-
partments of state where desks are
closed and there is a general air OF
Quietude
Gov. j. NJ. Futrell is now in Greene
county and will cast his vote in Para
gould. His secretary, A. V. Smith, II
he is able to leave the office Satur-
day, will vote at anks, Bradley coun-
ty.
Attorney General W. L. Moose will
journey to Morrilton to vote and
Treasurer John w. Crockett will vote
at Dewitt State Land Commissioner
r. G. Dye will leave for Forrest City
where he will cast his ballot. Tax
Commissioner F. E. Brown will vote
in Des Arc. Commissioner of Labor
Statistics j. c. Clary has already gone
to Warren in order to be on the
ground to vote early. Deputy Treas
urer r. G. McDaniels:5will ;yote, in Z
kadelphia. Associate Justice W. F
Kirby votes in Texarkana and Asso
ciate Justice Smith votes in Marion
Other officials will vote in Little
Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-21
Partisan Dry CLEANING an!
Dye Works.

202 l-2 Main st. over J. g. Simon Co
Pine Bluff, Ark.
White Serges and Flannels made as
white as snow without shrinkage by 9
new process without the use of wat
er.
WE clean, press and repair all kinds
of ladies' or gents clothing, clean kid
gloves, put new Innings in coats, put
in new sleeve Innings, put on velvet
collars, make button holes, make any
kind OF alteration on ladies or genta
clothing.
We call for and deliver our work to
any part Of the city.
Hats Cleaned and re-h;ocked. Ring
us up early and often. Phone 1926
Early morning or night phone 1893.
FRANK DIETRICH. Prop
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-21
PELKY'S CASE
CLOSES TODAY
prosecution For Luther McCarty's
Death Will Take the Final
Testimony.

Calgary, Alberta, June 2O.-The
prosecution in the case of Arthur
felKy' charged with manslaughter as
a result of the death of Luther Nc
oarty' Will close tomorrow. A num-
oer OF witnesses including assistant
10 Or. Moshier. the coroner's phy-
siclah' and a local newspaper man
'es'llled today DIR. Moshier will be
the prosecutions final witness. This
was announced by the prosecution
la'e today, it being declared that the
physician would be recalled to the
s''''u necause of the conflicting evil
a'"oe which his assistants gave. The
'0'ense Will open tomorrow noon
anu elght medical men will be called
:" an effort to prove that McCarty's
N0a.h could not have been caused nv
u'ow struck in the ring. The case
VIII ''kely go to the jury late Monday,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-21
Won Third Event Too.

New London, Conn, June 20.-Har-
ward had walk-away this afternoon
with Yale in their annual regatta over
the Thames river course, Harvard
easily winning all three events by
space margins.
In the eight-oared Varsity race
Harvard finished eight lengths ahead
OF Yale. Official time, 21 minutes, AZ
seconds. The official time in the four
cared race was Harvard II minutes,
AZ seconds; Yale, II minutes, II sec
onds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-21
TO CONFER ABOUT
RATE DECISION
Big Meeting If Attorneys
and Traffic Men to Be
Held in Little Rock.
PINE BLUFF THERE
Recent Decision of United States
Court Will BE Read and Out
come of it Defined.

Little Rock, June 20.-There will be
a meeting in Little Rock early next
week, presided over by Judge j. Nj.
Hill, of Fort Smith. chief counsel for
Arkansas in the rate litigation cases.
at which the decision recently rem
dered by the United States supreme
court will be discussed The meeting
will be attended by the traffic Off
Gals of Fort Smith. Pine Bluff Hot
Springs and TeXarkana. R. P. Allen,
formerly chairman of the Arkansas
Railroad Commission, now president
of the Shippers Traffic Bureau. and A.
r. Bragg, of Little Rock Freight Bu-
reau, will represent many shippers Of
this section. The members Of the Ar
kansas Railroad Commission will also
attend.
No one knows what the decision of
the court in this case really was, and
Judge Hill has telegraphed for copy
WHICH uG uOpeS W have Ill llllc IOI d
meeting in Little Rock Monday. At
ter the decision has been discussed
the attorneys will then know what
steps will be taken.
Shippers over the state have been
sending in large piles of freight ex-
pense bills covering the period during
which the litigation was pending, re-
questing the Shippers Traffic Bureau
to determine the amount due and col
lect it. President Allen, of this Or
ganization, states he has stopped
checking any Arkansas expense bill
to determine if there have been over
charges, until the case has been fin
ally determined, at which time the
bill will be thoroughly checked. His
concerneis now c9fsgking rn.- inter-
state shipments. Viz
There is divided opinion as to the
opinion in the rate case, some contend
ing that the railroads can prolong the