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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24
SECRE E7ARY WILSON
ASSUMES BLAME
DENIES THAT GOVERNMENT Is
OPPOSING PROSECUTION OF
WHITE SLAVERY CASE.

Washington, D. c. June 23.-
Resolutions calling on Attorney
General McReynoIds for all papers
In the postponement Of the Digos-
caminetti white slave and the
Western Fuel Co., cases In the fed
eral courts Of California were in
trodueed today by Representative
Kahn Of California. The resolu-
tions are separate, the first calling
for all the papers In the white
slave case and the other for the
papers In the fuel prosecutions.
President Wilson already has
called on Attorney General Nc
Reynoids for \ statement Of the
reasons for the .postponements.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24

Continued on Page 81
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
THIS COUPLE
MARRIED S.
YEARS AGO
Mr.. and Mrs. John Black Re-
CeiVe Congratulations on
Anniversary Day
CHIEF BLACK A
SON OF COUPLE

Mr.. and Mrs. John Black, parents
Of Chief OF Police George Black, Of
No. 1921 Lowering avenue are OBJ
serving their tifty-ffth wedding an
niversary today. Mr.. and Mrs. Black,
who have both passed the three
score years and ten of life's journey,
are both enjoying good health. Mr..
Black, who for seventeen years has
been a clerk in the employ Of the
Water Department was retired this
month
Mr.. and Mrs. Black. who have lived
here for years. having come with their
parents to this country from ireland.
have eight children living. They arc
William, assistant superintendent of
the Augustine Paper Mills; Mrs. Sadie
Elliott, of this city: John, who IS a
guard at the workhouse: David r.
who is employed by the Water De.
partment: Charles s., a plumber; Miss
Jennie Black, who lives with hei
parents: James, OF Pennsylvania, ant
George BLACK, chief Of the local polio,
I force.
Mr.. and Mrs. Black are not OBJ
serving their wedding anniversar!
with any celebration, but their man!
friends are calling and congratulatini
the aged couple.
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
FORMER DELAWAREAN
IS TO GET LARGE FEE

A. i. Cooper, a former Delawarean,
now a lawyer in Kansas City, has
been retained with former Governor
Herbert 5. Hadley of Missouri to rep
resent all the railroads west of the
Mississippi in the physical valuation
OF the railroads that has been un-
dertaken by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. The fee to be paid the
Kansas City lawyers is S25,0C0 a year,
or $4,000 in all. as it is estimated
the work of valuing the railroads
will occupy five years.
As member OF the faculty OF the
Kansas City Law School Mr.. Cooper 3
services have been Invaluable for the
past 10 years in Kansas. Mr.. Cooper
was raised near Willow Grove, IN
Kent county. Del, and is son OF the
late Thomas b. Cooper and Emily
Marvel Cooper. Former Representa-
tive B. Frank Cooper, Of Kent county,
is brother.
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
MISS BONNIE BURR, "GIRL
WITH PINK MASK" HINTS
AT STARTLING SLUETH WORK

old clothes and shawl. and that old
looking bonnet, put on a wig and then
chance my voice. ! threw my fingers
out of joint to make my hands look
gnarled A little grease paint added
to my face and hands completed the
disguise.
well, wouldn't have believed Il
could have been done unless I had
seen you said the chief. IF you
want TO go TO work on this force, you
can do IL. I'd Ike to have a woman
like you connected with my force"
THANK you very much for the Of
fer" the young woman said, ''but
cannot accept Il at the present time
have some plans for the immediate
future, but / cannot tell YOU what
they are just yet"
zone of New York's big detectiv,
agencies Is endeavoring to secure m,
promise that I will visit city neal
Philadelphia. in their interest. TO con
duct police investigation" she smil
cd 1T might prove interesting"
The chief looked wise and tugged a
his mustache thoughtfully.
"There are several cities near Phil
adelphia." he stated, with a shrew
interrogative glance at the smilin
girl. But Miss Burr refused TO TAX
/ the hint and would not give the dc
sired information.
The chief seemed interested an
curious. but endeavored to concea
the fact.
'Well.' he remarked. with jocular
ity. suit yourself; but remember. an
time you want to take up my offer {
join my force. it remains open a
long as ] am in charge here"
There was not a more astonishe
man in Buffalo than McNair when III
chief informed him how easily he ha
been taken in by the little old woma
who had lost her husband.
AIcNair's only comment was. "Ca
you beat it?" wonder what's CON
ling of near Philadelphia"
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
LOCAL PARCEL POST
BUSINESS GROWS

Heavy fall trade in Wilmington has
carried the parcel post business for
this period far above the estimate,
according to postofiice officials today.
They believe that the local merchants
here absorbed the belief that the new
postal system places them properly
in touch with the rural customers and
that the merchants are making the
hest of the situation.
The increase in business, It was also
pointed out. shows that the truck
Farmers near this city have grasped
the possibilities of delivery by mail
and figures show that increasing use
Is being made of the parcel post for
the delivery OF delicacies.
While the increase in Wilmington,
apparently, is in line with that which
has resulted in a flooding of the
Washington Offices. Postmaster Eng
Iish SAYS that the force has the mat
ter we'll in hand and that there is 20
congestion.
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
ASK PREACHERS TO
SPEAK FOR HOSPITAL

Ministers OF the gospel OF all
churches in Wilmington have been
invited by the executive committee
of the Homeopathic Hospital cam
paign for S15OO00 TO speak of the
movement from their pulpit tomorrow
This invitation will no doubt be ac-
cepted by many pastors
In addition 10 the names of mem.
bers of the executive committee al
ready published that Of Wilmer Pal
mer, president OF the Wilmington
Savings Fund Society. is added
The clock that will mark the pro
gress made by the canvassers in tn
campaign which begins Monday nigh
was erected yesterday afternoon OF
the court house lawn.
Evening journal., 1913-11-01

feeble, and fear that he has met with
an accident and is in a hospital some
where"
Here comes the chief now" said
McNair, as the chief entered
The chief however, after listening
to the womans remarks. again turned
her over to McNair.
Just give me a good description Of
your husband" said the detective
First give me his name"
Patrick O'Brien." said the culver
ing voice "He is 65 years old and has
a white beard. His hair is iron gre,
and he walks with limp I'm his lef
foot"
"what does he work at?" asked Nc
Nair.
Hes a hod-carrier, but has no
been working for more than a year,
replied the woman.
After getting some further details
about the missing Patrick O'Brien, anC
informing the anxious woman that nj
the hospitals would be searched IL
hopes of finding her husband. the wo
man hobbled from the building.
Within half an hour every hospita
I'm the city was notified 10 tell the po
lice about the missing man.
Offers Miss Bonnie Position.
I It was not more than an hour late
when young woman entered. Sh
was clasping and unclasping he
lands continuously. She was show
into the Chiefs private office.
Pretty soon there was heard a lou
guffaw and a girlish laugh in tn
,Chief's office.
did you get any trace OF the miss
ing Patrick OBrien?" asked the youn
woman in the same voice that former
ly had been used by the decrepit oil
woman.
well that's one on me, sure" sal
the Chief, when she told him how sh
had fooled him. How did you ever
lit?" he asked. Oh, that was yer
leasy. All ] had to do was TO don th
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
c. P. HOLCOMB
IS DEMOCRATIC
COUNTY CHIEF

Members Of the Democratic County
Committee met at party headquarters,
No. East Seventh street. this morn
ing and elected Chauncey p. Hol-
comb chairman, John p. Cam secre-
tary. and j. q. Cahill treasurer. The
committee also adopted resolutions on
the deaths OF Thomas J. Lawless and
George c. Rothwen. former members
of the committee. who died recently.
The new county committee follows
w. b. Abbott. first district; Daniel p
DuRoss, second district: Harry p
Graham. third district; j. j. cahill
+ fourth district; Frank ]. WilliamI
BrandYwine Hundred: Or. b. !
Springer, Christiana; Patrick NJ,
: Grory, New Castle: John Shallcrosi
= Niddletown; John A. Mullins. Nil
} Creek; r. r. ticMullin. White Clay
4. Bayard Heisel, Red Lion W. A
Scott. Pencader; John BucksOn
Biackbird and William J. Gibbons
who is an ex-0ffici0 member. owing
to being chairman Of the city commit
/ tee
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
MUCH BUSINESS
FOR NOVEMBER
COURT SESSION
Divorce Cases Will Be Taken
Up by Supreme Court
Y on Monday
TWO MURDER CASES
ARE ON THE DOCKET

The November term Of the Superior
Court and of the Court of General
Sessions, will convene on Monday
morning. The civil business in Su-
lperior Court is heavy. Monday Will be
I"divorce day.
In the Court of General Sessions
the cases of Mrs. Lillian McDermOtt
and Mrs. Mary E. Colt, mother and
sister of Homer G. Virgins, will be
presented to the Grand Jury. They
are charged with receiving stolen
money, following the robbery of the
car barn of the Wilmington and Phila-
delphia Traction Company.
Another case that is attracting in
terest is that Of Cornelius c. Street
who is charged with burglary of the
residences of Alexis l. DUPONT and
William Winder Laird, OF Rising Sun
IA few weeks ago a young man in
Washington confessed that he com.
mitted the burglaries. The authoritie:
twill pay no attention TO the alleged
lconfession; moreover the man has mo-
been apprehended.
The jury to report for this tern
follow:
First Representatives district
Thomas L. Rafferty,. Joseph Horne
Niles Thompson, George Woodbury..
Second-Westley Hickman, Rober
L. Ford, Harry j. Nichols, ]. Freder
ick Gradwohl
Third-John d. Mcpherson, Thoma
Dowd, Alfred V. Bradford, Henr,
Feeney.
Fourth-George W. Pyle, Jane
| r-..,.,++ f,,o,.o,., r1o,,,,. t1rslI;o,, x-,v,
note.
Fifth-James H. shaffer, Jane
IMcKeown, William H. Haley, ThOma
| Il. Mccarthy.
sixth-John NJ. Donohue, Winfield
Q. Orr.
seventh-George H. Lecarpenter
Henry Latham.
Eighth-warren Collins, Horac
NINTH. Edwin Steel, Thoma
Patchell
Tenth-George S. Bacon, Geore
Kern.
Eleventh - William H. Evan
George +. Wright
Twelfth-Charles II. Brown, Fran
4 | Cleayer.
lJuIan n. toro.
Fourteenth--FTank l. DAME
Charles r. Davis.
Fifteenth-James f. Connor, Gilbe
Lynch.
Under an act passed by the rece
= session Of the Legislature, Robe
a FIerzog. who operated an electric sh
h here. will be charged with failure
register his firm name.
g There are a number OF petty larce
r charges and two or three growing o
d of misconduct of men towards lit
h girls. The Court of Oyer and Ter
e iner meets On Thursday, Novemt
T 10, and there are two murder tri;
n on the calendar. They are those
Charles b. Naylor. of Townsend. a
i James Hughes, colored, the latter I
Il ing charged with the murder of
wife. at Claymont, last winter.
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
LAY CORNER
STONE TODAY OF
NEW SCHOOL HOUSE

NEW CASTLE, Del. Nov 1.-The
speaker at the cornerstone laying Of
the new Sunday school building of the
Emmanuel p. r. Church here this
afternoon will be the Rev Floyd W
1omkins, of Holy Trinity, Philadel-
phia. The building win provide a lee
ture-room, in addition to the school
auditorium, a gymnasium and class.
rooms. The cost with the gym" out
At will be about $4,000.
Other notables TO assist in the cere
monies will be the Right Rev. Ere
derrick j. Kinsman. Bishop of Della
ware: Governor Charles r. Miller
Harrison W. Howell, Of Wilmington
clergy OF New York. Philadelphia anc
Delaware. Mayor Richard 5. Rodney
City Council. Trustees Of the Common,
Board of Education and the Commis-
sioners of the School Green and Court
House Square
The New Castle City Cornet Band
will furnish music for the occasion
and will lead the procession from the
church to the site of the new building,
a square distant. During the march
the choir and the congregation will
sing Onward. Christian Soldiers
After laying the stone the paruci-
pants will form again and proceed to
the place OF starting, after which they
viii separate. many going TO the home
Of the Rev. and Mrs. Alban c. Richey.
at the rectory, where a reception will
be held.
The stone is OF white marble, and
contains the inscription "All Saints
Day. Nov. /, 1913" and a cross sur
mounts this. In the stone will be
placed the daily papers Of the state
church records. copies. history Of the
church. names Of contributors and pho
tograph Of the building as it will APP
near and that OF the church
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
snecial TO THn EVENING JouRNAL.

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL
BUFFALO, Nov. IA young wo-
man, styling herself as the mysterious
Miss Bonnie Burr, Of Pink Mask
fame. created great excitement here.
She is the same one who has been
puzzling the Boston, New York, Pitts
burg and Buffalo police.
Arriving in this city, she asked for
the chief of police. Upon being in
troduced to him she said she just
wanted to show him how she could
disguise herself and get away with it
without detection.
Arrangements we're made TO allow
the young woman to give a through
test. The front office" men We're
called into the room where she was
talking to the chief She claimed that
they would not be able to recognize
her when they next met her. Miss
Burr appeared to be about % years
old, and she has brown hair and great
big blue eyes. She talked with a soft
sweet voice.
After being in the office for about
lfifteen minutes Miss Burr went out
The detectives were sure that thes
would be able to keep track of her
Walking one block away from the po-
lice station, however. she fooled two
sleuths, who followed her. by leapinl
into a waiting automobile and speed
ing away. Chagrlned at being so easily
loutwitted in their attempts to follow
her, the two detectives returned to po
lice headquarters.
Old Woman Seeking Husband.
1t was not an hour later when
little bent old woman, with palsieC
hands entered detective headquarters
"I want to see the chief" she salt
lin a cracked voice.
"Is there anything / can do for you
lmadame?" said Bob McNair, "or, d'
you want to see the cief personally?
81 want him to help me find my hus
band, who has been missing sine
three days ago. He is old and yer,
Evening journal., 1913-11-01

CELEBRATION AT
ST. STEPHENS

The Festival Of the Reformation,
which is celebrated the Sunday nearest
the initial step Of the reformation OF the
sixteenth century. viii be celebrated to-
morrow at St Stephens Lutheran
Church The Festival OF the Reforma-
tion. although it is celebrated about the
time Luther nailed his ninety-fve theses
against indulgence, brings TO mind not
only this first and bold step on the part
lof Luther, but the entire work OF th'
lrefo1nation under Luther.
I The pastor of st. Stephens will preacl
in the morning on "Ihe Justice Of tn
lRefornation In connection with thi
Sunday school service, the picture o
Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg, the patn
larch. of American Lutheanism.' viii bs
unveiled The picture was presented 60 the
school bv st. Stephens Missionary So
cietv. A tract on Muhlenberg viii be
given TO the entire school
In the evening the service, "Reforma-
ltion and Home Mission Festival" ar
ranged bv the Board of English Home
Mission of the General Council, will be
used. The musical program for the day
is as follows
sTe Deum in D. Florian Schaffter, in
ltroducinp Inthers hymn; quartet,
~Clorious Things of Thee Arc Spoken,
lCharles Birelow Ford 'Ihou Who Art
Enthroned Above" w. d. Armstrong,
Ian ola Lutheran melody; God is Our
Refuge." w. Stillman Martin. soloist,
Miss Helen Hamann; "Ihe j.ord IS Ny
Light j. w. Lerman, soloist, Oscar w;
Stieoler; "Onward Christian Soldiers,
lH &. NacDougal, soloist, William ii.
Robinson: "The Word of Cod Beet
lboven. soloist. Candy c. Mammele; "On-
ward Christian Soldiers" Franz Lach'
lncr
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
KINDNESS DONE
BY 'CRAMSAVES
HIM JAIL TERM

Postofiice Inspector NJ. S. Plum
mer in City Court today saved VIII
liam McGran from a workho-se SEN
tence. McGran has been arrested
four times this year on charge Of
drunkenness and was charged with
vagrancy today. Mr.. Plummer in
formed Judge Churchman that if he
would give McGran his freedom, he
Plummer, would pay McGran's rail-
road fare to Middletown and get him
a lob there Mr.. Plummer said he
desired to do this much for McGran
as he had done him a favor several
years ago.
When asked by Judge Churchman
II he had a home, McGran said: 81
have not had what you would call
a home since / was ten years old.
I sleep wherever I can and am with.
out money"
McGran pleaded for another chance
saying if he got work at Middletown
he would stay there until spring. He
was given the chance, the case be-
| ing dismissed.
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
DEATH MAKES
! SUDDEN CALL
FOR VETERAN
John Quinn, Retired P. R. R.
Worker, a Heart Victim
While in Chair f
HAD SERVED COMPANY
MORE THAN 50 YEARS

While sitting in the diningroom
Of his home, No. 6SS East Seventh
street last evening, John Quinn, died
suddenly Of heart failure. He had
been talking to his son a few min
utes before his death and was ap-
parently in good health except that
he complained of a slight pain in his
side.
OF he 1912 men who have been
4 nsioned by the Pennsylvania Rail-
n ad Company for long service, Mr.
Qtinn was one Of the four who
served the company more than 80
years. Two OF the men have serv-
ed the company more than 80 years.
Two Of the men have served the com
pany more than SO years and Mr.,
Quinn and another man came next
with records Of a little more than
90 years of service each.
Mr.. Quinn was retired on August l
with pension for mis- long and
faithful service. At the time Of his
retirement he was employed as a
car builder in the shops of the Mary
land division of the company. The
day after he retired employees in the
shops presented to hill a leather
chair and smoking outfit as a token
OF their esteem. He had served in
the shops for 81 years.
Mr. Quinn was born in Hartford
county. Md, on Iuly "a, ls43. lie en-
tered the service Of the railroad com
pany IN 1860, and until the time of hii
retirement he had worked steadily fol
the company, being out of its employ
less than two years. He is known al
over the Pennsylvania system as one o
the four fifty year men,
Mr.. Quinn is survived by his wife an,
three children, Mrs. John Weldin. Jane
B. Quinn. who is a watchman for tn
John A. Nogle Company, and John r
fuinn, who is assistant price clerk il
the storeroom of the MARYLAND division
Mr. Quinn was a member of Wilmington
Lodge, No. ], a. o. Z. W., and of tn
Veteran Employees Association of IN
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Th
funeral will take place on Tuesday al
ternoon from his late residence. Add
tional services viii take place IN Ol
Swedes Church. Interment will be mad
in Old Swedss Cemetery
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
DOLLAR FINE FOR
CALLING MAN LIAR

George Brown. the Arden philoso-
phical anarchist, has differed from
many debaters and in such argtl-
ments has put some of his opponents
in the ranks of the "Ananias club
without being fined. but George Brown
colored Of this city told a mar last
night he was a full fiedged member OF
the "Ananias club" and in City Court
today he was fined 81 and costs.
Brown, of this city. was charged Win
disorderly conduct. 1t was claimed
be called a man a liar. Brown did
not deny the charge.
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
YACHT CLUB MERRY
AT HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Wilmington Yacht and Automo-
bile Club held its annual Halloween
party and ball, at the yacht club last
night. About f25 persons were pres
ent and had a very enjoyable time.
There was dancing, cards and re-
freshments. The clubhouse was beau
tifully decorated and favors suitable
to the occasion we're given. TO the
guests Those who, we're present
say the party was one OF the most sue
cesslul ever given by the club.
The committee In charge was com
posed of Elwood Davis. Frank Hughes
Frederick Blatz and Bllwood Sou
der, Jr.
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
p. O. S. OF A. INVITATIONS.

William B. Maxwell, State president
of the p. o. :. of A., accompanied by
George T.. Austennuhl, William b. Wei
don, Robert Douglass and Thomas r
Dunn, and other representatives, OF the
order in this State, will 90 to Milford
on Monday evening to witness the de-
gree staff of Laurel Camp initiate a
large class.
On Wednesday night, November l9,
the State officers will visit Camp NO. 8
of Dover. with degree team, and re-
ceive class from Dover, Leipsic, Ches-
void. Willow Grove, Little Creek,
Woodside. Camden, Magnolia, Viola ana
Wyoming camps.
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
CITY BANK CLEARINC.

Local bank clearings for the week
ending today amounted to 2.037 1884. "a
as compared with Si.541, 945 for the
corresponding period Of last year. The
clearings for the month amounted to
s9.613. .2S6.44, as compared with ST.
SO2,574. as reported for the cores
ponding month of last year. an incrase
for last month Of S1,sl0712.44.
Evening journal., 1913-11-01
WASHINGTON
CONSIDERSTHE
MEXICAN PLAN
Bryan, Showing Nervousness
Refuses to Discuss the
Situation
PESSIMISTIC REPORTS
COME FROM REPUBLIC
BY The United Press.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-Coniiden-
tlal advices from Special Envoy john
Lind dealing with important diplo-
matte conferences at Vera Cruz wera
considered by President Wilson and
Secretary Of State Bryan. They also
considered the general Mexican poli-
cy. details of which are withheld
pending the assembling Of the New
Mexian congress. That the subiecta
/ OF discussion we're extremely imports
ant was indicated by the reticence on
the part OF the President and hia
premier at the conclusion All in-
formation regarding the result was
Ihrusquely refused.
"Not a word at this time," sharply
snapped Bryan at the executive Offices
as he stepped into a waiting auto
which was TO take him for day 81
campaigning In Maryland.
The secretary OF state believes that
the success of the policy of the ad-
lministratiOn has been seriously en-
dangered by premature publication Of
its outlines. And he has asked tho
President to withhold all further in
formation until the diplomatic corps
is in possession of at least the general
tenor of the plans.
Bryan refused to say whether ho
had received an official communica-
tion from General Carranza which
il Is know has been sent TO this
city. IL is believed, however, that
il has been received here and is now
In the hands Of the President.
All OF the reports received from
Mexico during the last forty-eight
hours have been Of a pessimistic
D character. The general feeling
there is that foreigners are in more
danger than at any time since Por-
! hrio Diaz relinqulshed the presi
IN dency Huerta is practically bank
~ rupt. Utilizing all of the powers O
~ his administration he has been abl
TO force a loan of only three mil
: lion pesos. This was only a dro
- in the bucket In meeting last month
u obligations. Only the pressing deb
al were paid and most OF the olhc'
na employees are absolutely without ca
: 70 pay for the necessities of i
~ Mexican merchants generally are f
~ ing bankruptcy And all classes
iii the territory controlled by Huer
~, blame this government for tho
a condition. It is this feeling IN
IN constitutes the eravest danger
I'd this time, according 10 the confdei
1r ltiai reports being received
M The American colony in Mexico CIT
is described as more nearly pani,
stricken today than at any time sine
the days Immediately preceding tn
Staying OF MaderO. And The Presiden
y and Secretary Bryan have instructed
C'Shaughnessy TO keep careful
watch on the situation and to make
Il very clear TO an Mexican oflcialdon
! that this government will insist OF
y protection for all foreigners and es
= pecially for Americans.
Foreign warships continue to gathe
in Vera Cruz harbor. Germany, Eng
, land, France and Italy are soon to b
~ represented there. Foreign diplomat
~ are in Vera Cruz in consultation an
~ IL is entirely possible that If an inte
~ national demonstration should
finally decided upon to force Huer
M out IL would not be necessary for al
- additional warships to be sent TO d
M East Mexican coast