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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
HUGE BOULDER IS
CAUSE Of WRECK
BURLINGTON PASSENGER TRAIN
RUNS INTO ROCK AND EN-
GiNEER MAY LOSE LIFE.

La Crosse, Wis, Nov. 3.-Passenger
tain No. SO on the Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy railroad was wrecked
near Genoa, Wis, early today, when
the locomotive struck boulder half
the size of box car, which had been
dislodged by recent rains and rolled
down the bluff onto the track.
Engineer James M. Pratt, La Crosse,
was possibly fatally injured. His jaw
was broken and the side of his face
crushed in. Four Italian track labor
ers and negro porter were also In.
jured, not fatally. First reports Of the
accident received here were that the
wrecked train was the Oriental limit
ed, coast train which runs little be-
hind No. So. The coast train however,
was not harmed but was delayed sew
eral hours No. SO is also a first class
train and faster than the Oriental
limited.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
FIND HISTORIC OVERC0A7
Night Of Assassination Brought
to Light.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 3.-The
overcoat that Abraham Lincoln wore
the night he was fatally shot in Ford s
theater here nearly fifty years ago,
has come to light and now Is in the
possession of John M. Kirby of this
city. He also has obtained possession
of suit Of clothes that was worn by
the martyred president
The clothing is in good state pres
ervation. One shoulder Of the over
coat however, had been torn, evidently
by a souvenir hunter some years ago.
The clothing shows the huge size Of
Lincoln as an ordinary sized man
would be lost In the garments.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
MAD STEERS CAUSE
PANIC IN STREET.

New York, Nov. 3-In fustllade Of
shots fred by police to check the mad
rush of sixteen steers which escaped.
from railroad stock pen on the west
side early today. one man was killed
and one wounded. George Beattie top
pied from the seat OF an express wag-
on when stray bullet pierced his
brain. Another bullet bored through
the foot OF Walter Wangenheim, q
waiter. One steer crashed into an
automobile truck putting it out OF com
mission, another bowled over police
man, bruising him badly. One fed
into Madison avenue and was killed In
front Of the home OF Cardinal Farley.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
Police Captain
Raised to Chief
Of Chicago Force

Chicago, Nov. 3.-James Gleason,
captain in charge OF the Shakespeare
avenue police station was appointed
chief Of police by Mayor Harrison to-
day. succeeding John McWeeny, re-
signed. Gleason was promoted from
the ranks under civil service rules.
His most notable exploit was assist
ing in the capture Of the car barn
bandits after an all day fght at
Millers. Ind.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
ABUSE BORDER PRIVILEGE
Residents Living Along The Canadian
Lines Are Checked In Their
Wholesale Barter.

washington, D. c., Nov. 3.--Resi-
dents along the border between Can
ada and the United States, who have
been in the habit of making frequent
trips across the border will no longer
be permitted to make travelling liquor
anG cigar stores of themselves in an
effort to evade the American customs
laws The treasury department has
taken cognizance OF the fact that the
same travellers repeatedly returned
with the permitted quart Of liquor and
a thousand cigars and cigarettes which
later, according to custom officials
were sold in this country.
The fourishing traffic caught the eye
Of a customs inspector in North Da-
kota, who asked for ruling as to how
far the customs regulations could be
strained in this direction.
The department did not hesitate. 1t
said only bona fide tourists werc to be
benefited by the regulations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
YOUTH KILLED ny
SWITCH ENGINE
Roy Clark is Struck at
Crossing and Dies
Almost Instantly
WAS ON HIS WAY
TO GROCERY STORE
Ten Year Old Brother For
-, Ionaro s,r,s gh to Escape
4 e'7 is5,zlasS i Injury

Roy Clark the twelve year old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Clark, residing
In Central addition was killed Satur-
day afternoon on the Milwaukee rail-
road crossing at the foot OF South Ben
ton street about 4:15 when he was
struck supposedly by Milwaukee
switch engine, his ten year old broth
er who was with him at the time OF the
accident escaping injury or possible
death when Switchpan Ellenberger.
who was riding on the front Of the en-
gine grabbed him and hurled him to
the other side of the track. Switch
man Ellenberger stated today that he
endeavOred to catch hold OF the other
boy, but he was beyond reach OF him
Tho youth who saw his brother meet
his death, with the sw1tchman and En-
gineer Runzler who had charge of the
engine Immediately went to the unfor-
tunate lads rescue, but he was breath
ing his last. The boy was still alive
when helping hands reached him
and rush call was sent for the city
ambulance and for medical attention.
but the suffering youth passed away at
sistance were being sent In. Coroner
mangled remains were removed to ths
undertaking establishment of Frank l..
Daggett. The remains were removed
from the Daggett parlors to the home
OF his bereaved parents In Central ad
dition Sunday afternoon.
Funeral Tuesday Morning.
Z Coroner Elerick left the city at an
early hour yesterday morning for Iowa
City and 1t Is possible that he won't
return until q late hour tonight. III
such IS the case an inquest will be held
tomorrow morning The funeral SER
vices will be held at the residence ~.
morrow morning at . o'clock cond,ic-
ted by Rev. r. w. Ferris Holler OF the
Benton street chapel and at the Kirk
vile Presbyterian church at o'clock
IN charge Of Rev. Mr. Horn. Interment
will be made In the Krkville cemetery.
Was Going to Grocery.
Roy with his small brother had left
their home only few minutes before
the tragedy and we're on their way to
a South Benton street grocery store
according to a statement made by the
mother Of the boys this morning. II
is thought that the two lads failed to
hear or see the approaching engine. as
no effort was made by either OF tho
youths to hurry across the crossing. I
Switchman Ellenberger shouted at the
brothers when he saw that they were
about to be struck, but 1t was too late
and he grabbed the smaller youth. Ar
attempt was made to rescue the other
boy, but before this was possible he
was thrown under the wheels.
Besides his parents, his brother who
was with him at the time OF the acci-
dent Is the only survivor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
CH|CAG0 PACKER
CALLED BY DEATH
MILLIONAIRE, HEAD OF LARGE
FIRM, sUccUMss AFTER YEARS
SEARCH FOR HEALTH.

Chicago, Nov. 33.-Edward Morris,
president Of Morris & Co., packers,
died at his home here today after an
illness of more than a year.
Mr.. Morris was born In Chicago AZ
years ago and was the eldest son OF
the late Nelson Morris, pioneer packer
He suffered a nervous breakdown
about a year ago and was obliged to
give up active business. He spent last
winter travelling In California IN search
Of health, but, when he returned !ast
spring his friends noted that ne had
not been benefited BY the trip.
The seriousness OF his condition be-
came known last week on the arrival
Of his brother Ira Nelson Morris who
hurried to Chicago from Italy in re.
sponse to cablegram. The deceased
is survived by his widow, two sons and
two daughters.
Edward Morris was multi-million-
aire and one Of the best known meat
packers in the world.
In the will of the late Nelson
Morris, the building of the vast Morris
fortune was attributed largely to the
genius and energy Of the Oldest son,
Edward, who began his business career
at an age when most Of his compan'
ions were barely out of knickerbock-
ers. The wealth held by Edward Nor
ris Is estimated at between $50, 900 900
and $50,OO0,OOO. He was credited with
being the largest individual owner OF
bank stock in this city. He was lib
eral contributor to many charities.
Young Morris was only IA years old
when he entered the office OF his
father as an employe. So keen was
his interest and so great was the apti-
tude he displayed In business affairs
that even his father was astonished.
It is said Of Mr.. Norris that 1t was
his custom to contribute to charities
each year an amount equal to the sum
expended for members OF his family.
Mr.. Morris married Helen L. Swift,
daughter of the founder OF Swift &
Co., meat packers, in 1890.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
Government Ownership
of Railroads is Proposed
Clifford Thorne, Iowa State Commissioner, Has a
Plan for Condemnation and Purchase Of the
Countrys Transportation Means

about $450,000,00O per year, If the
roads were purchased at par value and
II at the present market value, at
about $420,00O,000 year. This is just
about the amount paid in dividends on
the stock and the amount paid in inter
est on the present bonds could be
saved.
This latter amount, according to the
Iowan.. could well be spent on improv-
ed road beds, on better equipment,
and in better wages. Likewise, so
great reduction In the amount Of out
lay necessary on the capital stock and
bonded indebtedness of the roads
could carry with it great reduction
in rates, whereas the roads are asking
an increase of practically $50,000,000 a
year The present high salaried heads
could be retained, there need be no
reduction in salaries nor any reduction
in efficiency anywhere all along the
line.
1t has been recognized for sometime
that the physical valuation Of rail
roads ordered by last congress and
about to begin is likely to stir up a
great public sentiment for public own
ership Of railroads. Mr.. Thorne ven
tures to make the prediction that this
sentiment will develope into the lead
ing political issue before the country
within the next few years.
One Of the most noteworthy things
about the Iowan's statement is that in
presenting this seemingly almost un-
answerable argument in favor Of gov
ernment ownership, he does not COM
NIT himself to the proposition at all.
He merely presented the conclusions
lie had reached as to what could be
done with the railroads of this country
If the government wished to do 1t. His
conclusions were reached after a
years study of the proposition, in
which he was aided by one Of the fore
most railroad statisticians in the
country. u ! 6 81 +.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
Mexican Constitutionalists
Anxious for Removal of
Embargo by U. S..
SEND AN ENVOY TO
PRESIDENT WILSON
Three European Powers to
Lend Their Support to
the American Plan

Washington, D. c., Nov. 3.-Reports
from John Lind, President wilson
personal representative in Mexico con-
cerning his recent conferences in Vera
Cruz with the Russian, German ana
Norwegian ministers to Mexico. con-
veyed the impression to President VIII
son today that there was disposition
on the part of those diplomats to CO.
operate with the United States IN
lending their support to the plans OF
the Washington government Tor SOW
Ing the situation.
No announcement was made here
today as to the future policy Admin
lstration officials did take occasion,
however, to say that published stories
forecasting armed Intervention were
not justified at this time, that there
was nothing in the situation SO far as
the Washington Administrations was
concerned to warrant such an assump-
ton
The arrival of Robert V. Pesquiera,
an emissary from General Carranza,
the constitutionalist chief. raised the
question of whether the Washington
government would receive representa-
tives from the constitutionalists.
Will Hear HepeIS. hs5
President Wilson made it clear to
those with whom he conferred that
of1cially the government could not
receive any formal representations, but
that In some way or other the infor-
Z nation which the constit TUT ionalist de-
sire to lay before the American gov
ernment would be received.
In that connection It became known
that the constitutionalists at g recent
conference OF generals decided not to
ask for recognition Of belligerency but
to request that there be no interfer-
ence on the part Of the United States
in their own efforts to solve the situa-
tion by arms. The constitutional1sts
want the embargo on arms removed
SO that all factions may be supplied
on an equal footing. The president
has been petitioned to remove the
embargo.
The understanding here Is that the
three diplomats at Vera Cruz sought
the conference with Mr. Lind, and II.
was made plain today that the presl-.
dents envoy will not soon return to
the United States as has been reported.
Bacon Gives Assurance.
"A declaration that the policy of the
administration in the Mexican situa-
tion would meet the approval OF the
American congress and the people was
made in the senate today by Chair
man Bacon Of the foreign relations
committee
Senator Bacon was speaking of a
letter read into the record by SEN
etor Bristow, who said he had re-
ceived it from friend Of thirty years
standing in Mexico. The writer urged
that the United States keep hands on
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
NEW YORK WILL
CHOOSE MAYOR.
Bitter Campaign in Empire
State Ends With Both
Sides Confident
OTHER ELECTIONS IN
EAST ARE IMPORTANT
Two Governors to Be Named
and Many Congressman
Are Before Voters

New York, Nov 3.-New York
City's bitter mayoralty campaign en-
tered on its last day today. Closing
speeches of candidates will be made
tonight and tomorrow voters will de-
eide whether Edward E. Mccall, Tam
many. or John Purroy Mitchell, the
fusion nominee, shall be mayor.
William Sulzer, dcposed governor,
seeking to return to the assembly as
a progressive, published today letters
and kilograms purporting to show that
Mccall offered to get Charles F. Muir
ply, the Tammany leader, to stop the
trial, provided Sulzer
would endorse McCalls candidacy for
mayor and stop the inquiries looking
to the exposure Of Tammany corrup-
ton. The letters and messages IN
question bear the purrorted signature
OF Fred Feigl, one Of McCalIs cam
paign managers.
There was renewed talk today that
Suffers enemies would seek his ind1ct-
ment in Albany county for subornatlon
of perjury with alleged attempts to
Suppress testimony before the high
court Of Impeachment. Sulzer will
make his final campaign speech on the
east side tonight although he has said
he has been threatened with assassina-
ton if he does.
John Hennessy, late graft investiga-
tor for Sulzer and star fusion cam
paigner in the present fight, will de-
liver his final broadside against Tam
many hall toni ght District Attorney
Whitman resumed today the JOAN Doe
investigation based on charges made
BY Hennessy during the campaign.
Democrats Confident.
Baltimore, Md, Nov. 3.-With their
party more united than it has been for
years, the democratic leaders are to-
day predicting a sweeping victory at
tomorrow election in Maryland
Republican State Chairman Hanna
would not give figures but was sang
uine that the results would show that
his party, which suffered most from
the progressive detection, had been
solidly reunited
Expect Few Changes.
! Louisville, KY, Nov. 3.-With the
possible exception that few progress
sives may succeed republican mem,
bcrs Of the Kentucky assembly. no
changes generally are anticipated IN
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
[BY ELISHA HANSON.l

Washington, d. c., Nov. 3.-When
Louis D. Brandeis, the noted Boston
attorney, made the statement some
months ago that he could save the
railroads of this country a million dol.
lars day in operating expenses, he
was laughed at and scoffed at by both
railroad men and legislators.
II But when Clifford Thorne, state rail.
road commissioner of Iowa, last Thurs
day informed the interstate commerce
commission that the people Of this
country could be saved close to $780,
OOO, 900 annuity by public ownership of
railroads, all Washington asked how,
and Mr.. Thorne had his answer.
Here 1t is:
According to Mr.. Thorne, the market
value of the stocks and bonds of all
American railroads ig $13,969, 1888
The par value of these stocks and
bonds is $15,2S6, ,1O1 ,947, or difference
of practically one and half billion
dollars.
There was paid out in dividends last
year, on railroad stock, the sum OF
s460, ,432,752. There was paid out In
interest on bonds $422.782, 629.
Today In order to meet these great
dividend and interest charges, the rail.
roads are asking an increase In rates
from the interstate commerce commits.
sion. Chairman Clark of the commits
sion, also an Iowa man, has stated that
this increase is absolutely necessary
IL the railroads are to continue doing
business Mr.. Thorne says it is not
necessary If the government will take
over the railroads.
By issuing per cent bonds, the pro-
.ceeds Of which shall go towards the
condemnation and purchase Of all out.
standing railroad stocks and bonds in
this country, the United States could
take over the railroads. according to
Mr.. Thorne, on an interest charge OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
ARBITRATORS MEET
ON WAGE MATTER

Chicago, Nov. 3-The arbitrators
who are to sit in the controversy be-
tween the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy railroad company and It's con-
ductors and trainmen met here today
The government arbitrators are
Henry s. Boutell and Garrett ]. Dieke-
man. The railroad is represented by
Fairfax Harrison and Patrick II. Nor
risey and the trainmen by E. p. Curtis
and p. L. Herrigan. Thirty-five ques-
tions regarding wages and working
conditions are involved.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
oTTUMWA WAPELo COUNTY IOWA TUESDAY, 1918
Educator Sc0ffs at the
Eastern COLLEGE Courses

the university system in the east
intended gratiy
vanity audience that in Chicago on
$oooO Professor Charles zusbIn for
University Chicago and resident OF Boston
Mass startled the political league yesterday when ne
Congress hotel . .
national faith" and In mentioning the carolnal
articles" of faith said: -
which will disappear They are race
amagamaton OF almost all
M0ng0ian and must
Intellectually refer to the educated
Mongolian.
equality Cvaly institution for the graft
Of made mistake when
old ideals illustrated by the adoption at
education doed out at Harva
receive such education
is system for monks" sT
of the he said:
$4,000 simply because
he who get
Z $4,000 . =,
haven't been tempted The
moral Jail could be burned down TO-
night into jais but they
criminals" u "
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
CASES ADVANCED.

Washington. d. c., Nov. g.. Com
tempt OF court sentences imposed On
Samuel Gompers and other labor lead.
ers was today advanced by the su-
preme court for hearinx % the hrst
Monday in January.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
Thaw's Lawyers
File Last Brief;
Jerome Attacked

Concord, N. H., Nov. 3.-The
final brief for Harry K. Thaw
in connection with his efforts
to resist extradition from New
Hampshire to New York was
filed with Governor Felker to-
day.
The brief states that the
requisition Is not in accordance
with the rules OF practice, that
the laws OF New York were
violated in obtaining the indict-
ment and that the requisition
is not made in good faith.
The activity of William
Traverse Jerome in obtaining
the indictment and language at
the hearings before Governor
Felker are attacked. The brief
says:
"The language used Is bully
ing and threatening and could
be used for no other purpose
than the silly thought to in
timidate your excellency."
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
PARTNERSHIP ENDED.

Charles City, Nov. 3.W. E. Dodge,
for seven years part owner and city
editor Of the Intelligencer, has sold
his half interest to w. G. Rhinesmith,
his partner according to an announce.
ment today. The firm will henceforth
be known as Rhinesmith and Son.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
DECLINES FOREIGN POST.

Washington, D. c., Nov. S.-The
Rev. J. F. Nugent, Catholic clergyman
at Des Moines, Iowa. today declined
the post of consul at Jerusalem tend
-rad to him u Secretary Bryan.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
ACCEPTS NEW CALL.

Oskaloosa, Nov. 3.-Rev. Roy E.
Deadman, pastor Of the Christian
church of this city and a graduate OF
Drake Theological school, has accep-
ted call to the Christian church at
Auburn, Neb. He takes up his pas
torate there Dec /.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
WAR VETERAN DEAD.

Elizabeth, N. j., Nov 3-Lieut. Col.
Henry F. Brewerton, .. S. A., vet
eran Of the civil war, died today.
Col Brewerton was one Of the found
ers of the military service institute.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
TAKE STRIKE into COURT.
Unusual Action At oskaioosa May Re-
\ sT.ssas-.s suit In PeAesablse ese<tisntsns
I or Differences.

sOskaloosa, Nov. 3.-Interurban car
service was resumed this morning for
the first time since the walk out Of the
employees Of the Oskaloosa Traction
and Light Co., a week ago Saturday.
The strike is now in court on petit
ton for mandatory injunction to com.
pei the company to reestablish SER
vice with the former employees at the
old scale and to force the union to
rescind the strike order and return to
work. The court action is an unusual
one
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
EDITOR is SUICIDE.

Manning, Nov. 3.-Carl Hasselman,
aged As, editor of the Manning Herald
and we'll known in the state, commit
ted suicide by shooting in his office
here today. No motive for the act Is
known. He leaves family.
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Expect Few Changes.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 3.-With the.
possible exception that a few progress
sives may succeed republican mem
bers Of the Kentucky assembly. no
changes generally are anticipated IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-27

missioner Williams's promise that tnere
will be important developments IN Day
Ridge SOON is about to be fulfilled
AT least. the wise ones have conciuue"
that the Fourth avenue subway the Only
subway now being constructed IN brooh-
lvn. leads to beautiful Bay Ridge anu 70
now complete as far as 43d street III
which cars will be operated by Novemoer
1 and the extension to Fort Hanii'o"
now being rapidly constructed. Derr'cAs'
steam shovels and tramway cars a'u
working at three different points auu az
the dirt is being used to fill in the oho'e
Road. which is being made one huhoieu
feet wide. The contract time TOT t"o
completion of the extension to Bay hiuse
and Fort Hamilton is July 4, 1914 S'hce
the contractors started, last OCTOBER d
steady movement In real estate has oeeh
going on in South Brooklyn, Bay h'oso
and Fort Hamilton. Lots and plots aions
the line of the subway changed hanus
,b,oe and four tmes-always at proh,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-27
Rl,yING PLOTS AT MUNClE
n. Scardefeld to Erect Bun
raIow on Seneca Avenue

The bright sunny days Of the last WeeN
have brought increased numbers TO NUN
ole Island who are looking Tor seasho'e
bungalows for the summer months.
Maurice b. Thayer. president OF the
.rowr and Country Estates, reports 'he
roI,owins sales at Muncie Island MIS-
u,n,de +. Thompson, plot on wing
hsgo avenue. Just west of the home OF
pr. Charles H. Dockstsder' FRANK H.
scardefeld. a plot on Seneca avenue iao-
inc the ocean. The contract mas aISo
been placed for a summer bungalow LOT
Mr. scardefeld. which will be READY ior
occupancy on June 10 Mrs Maude D,
Davidson has purchased an addiuonai
plot adjoining her present residence on
Towanco avenue facing on the Great
south Bay. Joseph f. Ritter has put
cbased a plot on Montauk avenue 1aclns