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The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
CONVICTED OF SWINOLING
Nine Members Of Barr & Widen Mer
camille Company Found Guilty
at Chicago.

Chicago, July l5.-Nine members
and employees of the Barr & Widen
Mercantile Co. with offices in Chica'
go, st. Louis and other cities, were
today convicted in the U. S. court
for using the mails to defraud in
what the government alleged was a
million dollar swindle. F. A. Windler
the general manager of the main Of
fee in st. Louis, A. II. Freeman, head
of the Chicago office, j. T. Meinhart
Chicago, former minister, and Char
les F. Day of Chicago, contract man
were among those convicted.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
GOOD DEFENDS PROTECTION
COMPARES WAGES IN UNlTEE
STATES AND EUROPE.
We Cannot Have Steady Employment
Here if We, Buy Our Goods
Abroad.

Washington, July l5.-Representa-
tive Good, of Iowa. took part in the
general debate on the deficiency bill
and took up once more the question
of wages in Europe and in this coun-
try. He brought this matter before
the house some time ago in a COM
parison of wages paid in Belgium and
the United States in the manufacture
of fire arms, his data being obtained
from consular reports.
Mr., Goods speech attracted much
comment He was led, therefore, to
go into comparative wages more at
length. Some criticism was made of
his original speech because he did
not discuss the difference in living
cost here and abroad. Mr.. Good today
presented extracts from long list OF
eminent authorities, including Presi'
dent Samuel Gompers, of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor to show
that the European working man for
the most part lives in a manner the
American working man would not
consent to live in and on food which
would not suffice the American. Mr.,
Goods speech today was intended to
prove that only through protection
could good wages be kept up. Among
other things he said:
We cannot have steady employ
ment for labor here if our people buy
their supplies in sweat shops abroad
When one buys an imported article
what assurance has he that it was
not made by unfair labor? If it Is
right to boycott goods made in thi;
country by non.union men, is 1t mo-
equally right and is it not duty Il
boycott goods made In the swea
shops of Europe by children, by unfail
and underpaid labor and even by con
Iyict Iabor?"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
COLORED MASONS
MEET At BUXTON
IOWA CORN is BEATING ALL
RECORDS THIS YEAR.
NEW CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
Carnegie Library at Alden to be
Opened in August. - Fourteenth
Child to be Born to Knox.
Vile Parents.

Buxton, July Is. Iowa Colored
Masons are in session in grand lodge
meeting here for three days pro-
gram to close Thursday evening with
the installation of new officers. Pre-
liminary to the assembly of delegat.
ions for grand lodge work a school
of instruction was held Monday that
occupied the entire day, opening at
nine o'clock in the morning and clos
ing in an evening session that ex-
emplified third degree. More than the
usual amount of attention is being
given to the social side and many OF
the prominent masons from about
the state are accompanied by their
wives and daughters. The opening
reception at the st. Johns A. M. E..
church Tuesday evening was the
most brilliant social affair ever wit
messed in this place.
Buxton has the largest and strong
est masonic lodge in the state and
the best accommodations and in rec
ognition of these facts the grand
lodge meeting for 1914 accepted the
invitation to visit the Monroe coun-
ty headquarters. Bib interest is
being taken in the work In hand and
excellent representation was regist-
cred for the opening. Indications
point to the best meeting the colored
Masons Of Iowa have ever had.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
CRISIS REACHED
IN MEXICO CITY
hUERTA's FAMILY is FLEEING
AND HE WILL FOLLOW.
VILLA AFTER |. WV. AGlTATORS
Tells Them If They Return to Mex
leo They viii be Eek ecuted.-
Obtaining Additional Arms
and Ammunition.

Vera Cruz, July 15.-The crisis so
long expected in Mexico City had
been reached to-day. The family OF
General Huerta is in flight. A spe-
cial train, with steam up and ready
to start southwark at moment $
notice, is prepared to follow that
which brought away the members of
the dictator's household, according
to advices here. These reports state
that General Huerta and General
Banquet will probably leave the
capitol to-day. General Funston and
other American officers are anxious
ly awaiting definite advlces, fearing
that with the departure of the fam
lilies of the two men who have ruled
the capital.
Train Leaves Capitol.
Mexico City, July 15.-At 10 last
might the family of President Huerta
and other relatives and close friends
left the capital for Vera Cruz aboard
la special train. The train was COM
posed of three sleepers and a bag
gage car. Running ahead of it were
two military trains carrying 800 men,
Following came another military
train with 500 troops abroad.
The family of General Banquet,
minister OF war, also left on the spe.
cial
1t is believed that President Huer-
ia, General Banquet and other high
officials will leave the capital to-day.
The party boarded the train at Villa
de Guadalupe, railroad station
about five miles from Mexico City.
Only a few persons were aware OF
their departure.
Villa Warns |. W. w. Agitators.
JuareZ, July l5.-Fifteen |. w. w.
agitators who have been operating
in the mining district of Chihuahua
state in an effort to start a strike
of native laborers, were arrested to-
day by order of General Villa and
will be expelled from Mexico. Villa
notified them that should they ever
return to Mexico he would have
them executed. Villa arrived here
to-day from chihuahua city to pur-
chase ammunition and supplies for
his coming campaign against Quere-
tero and Mexico City On his ar
rival here, Villa was given dispatches
from General Obregon reporting that
he had seized four thousand rifles,
one thousand cavalry horses and
four thousand pesos belonging to
the federal troops when the consti-
tutionalists captured the city Of
Guadalajara. The federal forces con
tinue to surrender to Obregon and
his prisoners are now estimated at
more than 5000. Col. Varela, cap
tain of the constitutionalist garrison
at Janos, Chihuahua. to-day reported
bloodless battle with bandit forces
under Col. OroZco, which took place
few days ago. Varela captured all
the bandits munitions of war.
Huerta Still On the Job
Mexico City, July l5.-General HUI
erta was still in Mexico City at noon
today and so far as residents Of the
city could tell had no intention of
leaving. He displayed his usual iron
nerve and at II o'clock, his usual
visiting hour was seen at his favor
Il lite resorts.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
CHECK HIDDEN IN HIS SOCK
CURT DEWITT WANTED IN ALBA
CAUGHT IN oTTUMWA.
Held for Deserving His Wife and
Children and Taking All The
Family's Money.

Ottumwa, July 15.-With a certi
fed check for 1925 secreted in his
sock beneath his instep, and $3127
in cash upon his person, Curt De
Witt of Abba, wanted for abandon
ing his sick wife and little child, was
taken in custody by Officer William
Maloney and held for Sheriff W
Griffin of Monroe county who came
down for the prisoner today.
The charges on which Dewitt was
wanted did not stop with DESERVING
his wife and child, but he was like
wise accused of taking with him
about all the ready money the little
family had available. The sum real
lied from the insurance company
when the family home suffered {
fire loss was said TO have been col
lected by the fugitive husband anC
father and taken by him when he lef
an ailing wife and child to come Il
Ottumwa
The information was filed by hi
mOther-in.law, Mrs. Tom Darlington
She was willing to compromise b!
having Dewitt turn over a certain
sum Of the money An agreemen
could not be reached between then
and the deal was off.
The ordinary search failed to re
cover more than $31.27 but this die
not satisfy Chief Gallagher who in
sisted that Dewitt produce the bal
ance of the money. The prisoner was
equally insistent that he had no more
with him. He admitted that he might
have had more but did not have il
any longer.
Then a complete search was insti
tuted and clothes were removed from
De Witt but still the money failed Il
show up. Finally the chief ordered
the man to remove his shoes ant
feeling the feet of the prisoner Mr.
Gallagher found some paper which
upon the removal of the sock provet
to be a certified check for 1926 on de
post in the Iowa National bank. Tht
money was deposited there in the
morning Dewitt wilted when thu
check was found.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
New Library al AIdan.

Alden, July 15.-The new Carnegie
library here will be formally opened
early in August. The principal speak
er will be former Congressman Ben.
jamin P. Birdsall of Clarion. Bird.
sail was one of the starters of the
library when in 1882 he together with
]. A. Button and others conceived the
idea of a library. Each donated sew
eral books. Alden has the sixth old
est library in the state and 1t was
maintained when many cities could
not boast such an institution. The
present library is the result of the
efforts of Jean Button Who was &C
tive in securing the donation from
Carnegie and who was literally sup
ported by the townspeople.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
MISS JONES IS RELEASED
Had Been Held for Theft Of JeWeiry
at Council Bluffs Since
Last February.

st. Louis, July Is. - Miss Grace
Maudian Jones, who was arrested in
February as a fugitive from justice
upon the complaint of Emil H. LET
fert, a jeweler of Council Bluffs, Ia,
who alleged she had left that city
with three diamond rings valued al
1892, taken out on approval, was re
ieased from custody today. Leffeffri
paid the costs. Miss Jones is in a
local sanitarium suffering from neu
rotis of the spine. No reason was
given for the release.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
WOULD START A DRUG STORE
BATES DROPS INTO DIES MONIES
WITH GREAT PROMISE
cashes a Few Checks But Leaves
Suddenly.-Just Before They are
Returned Protested.

Des Moines, July 15.-Des Moines
very nearly had a new drug store
this week. II was to have been a
modern, up-to-date pharmacy, &C
cording to Frank E. Bates, who was
promoting it. He would have carried
a full line of drugs and made accur
acy the watchword in making VI
prescriptions.
One OF the reasons why Des Moin
es hasn't a. new drug store ls tina
MR. Bates has left the city and il
not expected TO return. The only re
hinder of his visit here is a protest
check or two.
Mr.. Bates opened his account witt
check on a New York bank fol
IS, 600 Although he rather wanted
Grant McPherrin, cashier of the
bank, was willing to take 1t only fol-
collection, although he agreed to
wire New York if Mr.. Bates wished
him to. The latter. however, thought
that would not be necessary, as his
needs we're not pressing.
Friday, Mr.. Bates spent his time
ordering fixtures for the new drug
store He asked Mr.. Thomas If he
could find him a clerk. He wanted a
good, careful, honest one. He was
willing to pay as high as $50 q
month. He cashed a check on the Cit
liens National for IS at the Rand
olph, just to tide him over, and later
he cashed another for $35.
The next morning Mr.. McPherrin
received notice of nonpayment from
the New York bank. The checks on
the Citizens National came back tC
the Randolph labeled mo funds.
Mr.. Bates had gone during the night
and for rent" sign still hangs in
the window at $40 Fifth street.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16

Two Story Roomine House Destroyed
Early Today - Crippled News
boy Rescued by Firemen.

Dallas, Tex, July 1.-two women
were burned to death and three suf-
fered painful injuries when fire des-
troyed the two story rooming house
at $40 South Akard street early to-
day. The dead are:
Mrs. Mary 4. MCCauley, who con
Quoted the rooming house.
Miss Dora Roberts.
The injured: Ethel McCauley,
aged IL; Miss Bette Thurmond, and
Cecil Branham.
James McCauley, crippled newsboy
unaware that his mother had persisted,
went down town and sold extras about
the fire. Firemen had dropped him
from the second floor into a life net
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
RUN DOWN BY AUTOMOBILE
LITTLE GIRL KILLED ON STREETS
OF DIES MONIES.
Car Was Driven by Wealthy Resident
Of Marquisville, Who Cried
over Tragedy.

Des Moines, July 15.-Adah Court
enay, six-year-old daughter of A. E
Courtenay, of this city. was struck
by an automobile about noon today
and fatally injured. She was struck
by a car owned and driven by c. l.
Marquis, wealthy resident of Mar
quisville. The Courtenay family was
moving from the house which they
had occupied and for this reason the
child escaped from her mothers
watchful eye for a few minutes. She
was rushed to the hospital but dieC
soon after her arrival there. Marquis
has not been placed under arrest,
but the police are investigating tlt
case. The officers say that MARQUIS
broke down and cried like child af
ter the accident occurred.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Corn Making Wonderful Growth.

Des Moines, July 15.-Never before
has corn reached the state of matur-
ity so early in the season as this year,
according to the first crop report by
Secretary George A. Wells, OF tae
Western Grain Dealers association
for Iowa, Ohio. Illinois, Indiana, Min
nesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kan
sas and Oklahoma. The growth con
ditions in the various STAGES are as
follows: Iowa. 102, Ohio, so, Indiana,
80, Illinois. 90, Minnesota, 81, South
Dakota, 100, Nebraska, l02, Kansas,
So, Oklahoma, 10. Prospects all point
10 bumper crops OF corn, oats and
wheat. More than 40 million bush,
els of oats viii be raised In Iowa ac-
cording 10 the latest estimate and
the total increase for the western
states is placed at 100000. The
timothy and hay crop is generally
short because of the lack of spring
rains.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
RAILROAD MEN MAY
BAR ARBITRATION
ENGINEERS AND FIREMEN OF
80 ROADS THREATEN STRIKE
THE AWARD MUST BE BINDING
ENGINEERS AND FiREMEN OF
Refusal Of Eastern Lines to Abide
BY Previous Decislons-vote
FaVors a Walkout.

Chicago, July 15-Unless the SO
that the finding of the arbitration
board would be obeyed, the locomotive
fremen and engineers declare they
will never submit their demands to ar
bitration. This was the announcement
made by Grand Chief Engineer War
rem s. Stone Of the engineers and w.
8. Carter of the firemen.
The dispute between the railroads
and their engineers and firemen in
wolves an additional annual wage pay
ment Of approximately $33. 100000. The
railroads managers insiet that be-
cause of adverse legislation and bust
ness conditions they cannot pay the
extra sum.
The Railroad General Managers as
ISOLATION received notice that the vote
Of the engineers and fremen was ap-
proximately unanimous against renew
Ing the present wage agreement and
in favor of a strike IL a satisfactory
settlement could not be made.
Roads Consider Demands Today.
After the announcement the railroad
officials asked that the result of the
vote and what the engineers and fire.
men expect to receive from the SO
roads be submitted in writing. This
document will be presented to the rail-
road officials today. Their answer
may be a complete refusal that will
lot
hole for further negotiations and a set
Element.
In the event that the railroad off,
Gals refuse to consider any OF the de-
mands OF the employees the United
States commissioner of labor win be
called in as a mediator. Neither side
will object to this program. az the
United States mediator's duty Is to try
to induce the contending parties to
make q settlement by agreement. If
the mediator fails he will suggest that
the whole controversy be left to arbi-
tration. Up to this point there will be
little excitement. But when arbitra-
ton is suggested the basis upon which
1t will be accepted by the engineers
and firemen will bring the crisis.
Men Demand Guarantee.
1T may be some time before the
question of arbitration arises" said
Grand Chief Stone. When 1t does
there must be some understanding as
to whether the railroads will comply
with whatever award is made. In the
Ea$ the railroads have failed to obey
thet%award Of an arbitration board
made two years ago, We will not per.
NIT such a situation to arise in the
West. We must have a guarantee that
Whatever award Is made will be re-
ligiously obeyed.
I'VE do not have to arbitrate unless
we wish"
$4,000 Miles Of Road Affected.
The trouble arose several months
ago over the refusal of the railroads
to raise the wages OF the engineers
and firemen, but these are expected to
be supported in their fight by the
members Of other crafts.
A strike would tie up approximate
ly $4,000 miles of railroad, involving
practically all lines west of Chicago,
the Illinois Central and all Canadian
lines west of Fort William with the
exception OF the Grand Trunk Pacific,
Besides, firemen and engineers. the
oilers, maintenance OF way employees.
clerks, roundhouse employees. conduc-
tors and brakemen were represented
at the meeting
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
HELD UP ON CHICAGO STREET
Morris Messenger is Relieved Of
Five Hundred Dollars While En-
route to the Bank.

Chicago, July l5.-Morris Messin-
ger, owner of a string Of restaurants,
started for a bank today with $500
in cash in a small bag. En- route two
men with reyolvers stopped Mess.
enger on a crowded portion of Aber.
deem street and before the astonisn.
ed passerby could interfere, had TAX
en- the bag and made good their es-
cape.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
No Oiled Streets For Fair

Des Moines, July 15.-Des Moines
streets will not be oiled for visitors
at the state fair. The city council this
morning turned down the offer of A.
r, Corey. secretary of the state de.
partment OF agriculture to pay for
the the oil for the streets. Mayor
Hanna claims that the expense for
oiling for q short period is too great.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
suffraqettes Attack Secretary

London, July 10. 80 Attacking him
as he left his home, two suffragettes
dashed Thomas McKinnon Woods, sec.
rotary for Scotland, with dog whips
today. The cabinet minister backed
away and protected himself as best
away. They fought the police but
we're overpowered and locked up.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
The Fourteenth Child.

Knoxville, Jply 15.-A son born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Adams, makes
the fourteenth child of the family
Six of the family are boys and eight
are girls. All were born within a per-
iod of seventeen and a half years.
The family resides in Polk township,
seven miles northeast of Knoxville.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Candidate For Governor.

Des Moines, July 15.-E. V. Moore,
president of the Commercial National
Bank at Cedar Rapids, announced here
to day while attending the state G..
o. P. convention that he will be a
candidate for the republican nomin-
alton for governor in 1916. He is an
oldtime standpatter and does not be-
lieve in state prohibition but in the
submission of a national amendment
by referendum.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Christian Church Convention.

Colfax, July 15.-The two days
session of the Christian Women's
Board of Missions. held In connec-
the church of Christ, closed last night
and the state convention proper be.
gan today. Tents have been erected
for the large number of delegates ar
irving on every train. About 5000
are expected at the demonstration
next Sunday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
riIikum potlatch.

Seattle, Wash. July 15.-The city
was crowded with visitors, the
streets decorated with totem poles
and gala colors, and the spirit OF the
Mardi Gras was evident everywhere
today at the opening of the Tilikum
Potlatch. held annually to commem-
crate the finding Of gold in Alaska.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
clncinnatps Charter Defeated.

Cincinnati, July 10. = ClnclnnatfS
new cnarter providing for a small
council and centralized government
under the federal plan stands defeat,
ed by 5000 plurality, according to
complete returns from yesterdays
vote. The recall. voted or separate,
ly, was defeated by $500
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Body Badly ManaIsd.

Davenport, July l5.-Three trains
passed over the body of Frank Reed,
aged "a, before the body was discov-
cred at 1890 o'clock on the Rock Is
land tracks last night. II is supposed
that he fell from freight train while
beating his way west to work during
harvest m'
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Caught Running Naked.

les MONIES, IOWA. July 10.
j. S. Marshmann was taken into
custody at Cambridge yesterday by
Ed Sundberg. deputy sheriff, where
he had been about nude. An investi-
cation will be made as to his sanity.
Marshmann lives In Des Moines and
has made livelihood as an awning
repairer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Paw Rents WhIIe WaItlno.

Waterloo, July l5.-- Although the
saloons were closed here Nov. 20.
1912. three saloonmen have ever
since. been paying rent on the build
ings in which they expect to
CONTINUED on page 81
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Atlantic Bow Drowned.

Atlantic, Iowa. July 15.-Harry
Carey, Is year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Carey of Atlantic, was
drowned this evening in the Nishna-
botna river. south of West Sixth st.
bridge. rggre 80
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Artfully Won.

Two Scotch sugar planters in Dem
erara were boastng about their indif
ference to the bites of mosquitoes. The
dispute got 50 warm that Mac bet Allis-
ter that he was the better man, and.
to settle the wager, they agreed to lie
down on the veranda, in the scantiest
Of raiment Smoking and drinking were
permissible, but the first man who com.
planned of the bites was to lose a cass
Of whisky.
For a long time each endured the on
slaught of the ferocious little blood
suckers in silence; but at last Allister
could stand il no longer He turned
over, on the point of captivating, when
he noticed that Macs back was toward
him. Allister was smoking cigar, and,
carefully removing the ash, he applied
the glowing end to Macs back.
Mac gave a mighty yell of pain.
Mon mon" he walled, that was
deuce of a gallnipper"
Yen send me the case of whisky in
tire morning" quietly returned Allister,
as he began to tumble into his clothes
as quickly as possible
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
THE MARRIAGE GAME O.
A Great Love Story Based on the Broadway Success
the Broadway Success

that. / must learn to fashion myself
garments of white. They will not be
rich and elegant like these | wear now
My fingers are awkward-and unused
o work. But ] shall earn--slowly, per
maps; out l Know mat at least shail
De able TO make myself a rooe or spot
less white.
May l judge? All, let me see you?
Let me help you while you are learn
ing your beautiful task
'No-not for long time. l shall learn
slowly-and when | have learned them
shall hope you-will-come"
With infinite WEAKNESS and infinite
pain, she mounted another of the steps
of the companonway.
Let me help YOU" he cried you
are not strong-you can not walk alone
yet-it is too great q task for your
weakness, Let me- helm WON'T
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
SNAPSHOTS
By Lillian LAUFERTT.

r~-HY do you live in the city
NM So far from the countrys
Where you have to take the sub or
tax"
Most everywhere you go?
Why do you live in the city
Huddled in buildings high
When down on the ground in the
country
You are closer by far to the sky?
Why do you live in the city
OF hurry ana CRIME and noise
Perhaps it is just so bard may
write
His verse of the country's joys!
Peroxide, what blondes are per-
petrated in thy name!
Full many a rose is born to blush
unseen-but in these days of rouge
red"-a girl who can blush feels sure
that she is not born to be unseen
Polish is not always popular in So
ciety. You need it for manners and
fingernails and boots-but you need
to avoid it for your nose and your
coat sleeves and the back of your
garments
A young turkey trotter may look
like an attra ctive Chicken flip when
she cuts a pigeon wing-out a
scrawny old hen had better watch
lest she become a roasting fowl and
make a goose of herself.