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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-12

old, and recovered $1,000 worth OF
goods which had been stolen from
Chicago retailers. The older boys
were held, but the child was turned
over to his parents.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-12
May STIR
UP TROUBLE
RECESS APPOINTMENTS TO
NORTH DAKOTA POsTOF-
H. FICES DISCUSSED.
ACTION IS UNPRECEDENTED
ousting of Officials at Devils
Lake, Valley City and Bow,
man by Recess Action.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 11.-Sev-
eral North Dakota p~ost-offices are
now under controversy in Washing
ton. An effort is bein made to re-
move w. Fl. Pray at Valley City and
w. II, Workman at Bowman, for po-
litical reasons.
Nominations of their successors
were sent to the Senate but Senators
McCumber and Gronna both opposeu
confirmation on the grounds that If
the department would say that these
men were being removed for politi-
cal reasons they would withdraw
their opposition, but where the de-
partment only brought in trifling
charges against the men as an excuse
Of removal, they would oppose such
tactics. .J
Finally a sort Of al agreement was
reached with the p~ostoffice commit
tee, of which Senator Bankhead = Is
chairman, to the effect that at Valley
City no confirmation should be made
until Mr.. Pray's term had expired,
and at Bowman charges against Mr..
Workman should be removed and as
he had turned the office over to his
bondsmen his resignation would be ac-
cepted.
Department Gets Busy.
On last Friday, December 4, the
pOstoffice department got very busy
and made recess appointments in both
of these places and Immediately is
sued commissions. This was done
just two days before Congress con-
vened and was simply to avoid the
law which requires that nominations
should be sent to the Senate. OF
course the nominations must later
come to the Senate for confirmation,
but even though they are not Confirm
ed, the recess appointees would hold
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-12
SALE.

FOOD SALE.
The Catholic ladies will hold a food
sale at Brown and Jones Saturday,
Dec. 18th.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-12

Three of the most remarkable reels
Il can ever witness, end the Trey
O'Hearts. Matinee and evening per-
formances at the Bismarck Theater.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-12
k|LMER IS BOUND
over FOR TRIAL

H. E. Kilmer, charged with keeping
a common nuisance was bound over
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
CHARGES JACKPOT
BY TRADE BOARD
CoNGRESSMEN ARE TOLD TIA !
$1,000 WAS RAISED TO IN
FLUENCE LEGISLATION.

Washington, D. c., March 4,-To
support his charge that the Chicago
board of trade is dominated by an al
legged trust of warehouse men, Samuel
II. Greeley told the house rules COM
mittee today that a $4,000 jackpot fund
had been raised among it's members
last year to get Legislation at Spring
field to legalize dealings in puts and
calls"
Greeley named two members of the
board who had admitted. he declared.
having participated in collecting the
fund. He declared his belief that the
board had been forced to throw open
it's doors to this $5 and SO bet game
and to seek its legalization because
the warehouse men SO controlled and
manipulated the future and cash mar
kets by their possession Of stored
grain that legitimate dealings was in
hibited and floor traders driven to
put and call operations "to make a
living"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05

Washington, D. c., March 4.-The
democratic administration was 4
year old today. Just twelve months
ago at noon Woodrow Wilson stood
on the east front of the capitol and
took the oath Of office, ushering the
democracy into control of all branches
of the national government for the
first time in twenty years.
At the white house executive quar-.
ters generally and in congressional
circles the day served to recall the
work of the fleeting year. Members
of congress realized that except for
a short breathing spell at the Christ
mas holidays they had been in prac-
ticaIly continuous session.
From the time the president broke
a century-old precedent and stood be-
fore an assembled congress to urge
the enactment Of low tariff, close
cooperation has reigned between the
chief executive and the leaders OF
the democratic party in congress. The
enactment of a tariff law on October
3, 1913, making 6ital changes in the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
John Middleton Crushed Ry
Falling Roof in Goat Hill
Mine West Of City
BROTHER hILLuD
IN SAME MANNER
Another Member of Family
Met Same Fate Five
Weeks Ago

Caught by falling roof while trying
to protect the position Of himself and
father, John Middleton was instantly
killed this morning about IL o'clock in
the Goat Hill mine west of the city
where his older brother, Arthur. met
death five weeks ago.
Jack, as he was known to his fam.
lily and friends, entered the mine few
Gays after his brothers death, to I'LL
MS vacancy and also to protect his
father, with whom he worked. Al.
though he began in the mines when he
was fourteen years old. three years
ago he was transferred to the pottery
plant OF the MOrey Clay Products Co.,
owners OF the mine After the death
of his brother he expressed a wish to
reenter the mine and work with his
1ather. think ng to protect his parert
who is we'll along in years. When
warned OF the danger, he seemed IN.
afraid, but answered, IF can follow
in he footstepsI of my brother, Arthur,
either in this world or, in the next. |
am alright"
With the safety OF his father always
uppetmost in his mind, he was preEar-
ing to rlace prop under section or
roof which he knew to be weak. ana
under which he and his father worked
side by side. While the parent had
gone to another part Of the mine for
drills. and Jack was clearing space
preparatory, to placing the timber,
without warning the weak section fell.
on him, burying his body underneath
tons OF earth. MI Is
Mr.. Middleton was "a years of age.
having been born at Laddsdale on Aug
ust %, 1889. He came to Ottumwa
when boy. and on August IA. 1911,
was married to Miss Nettie Minger.
He is survived by his wife and two
hahies, one two months old and ore
about two years old. his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. William Middleton, 31O Grand
avenue, four sisters. Mrs Sara Seaman
of Oak Forge Pa, Mrs. Liza Davis OF
Huntsville, Mo-, and Mrs. Esther John
son and Miss Phoebe Middleton Of this
city, and one brother, William Firman.
also Of Ottumwa
He was a member OF the West End
Presbyterian church. OF the local u.
M. w. A. and of the Foresters Of
America. Funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
W0ME N'sCL LUD5 Of
IOWA IN SESSION
MRS. j. G. HUTCHINSON OF OTTUM.
WA, AMONG FORMER PREsl-
DENTS At cOLFAx.

Colfax, March 4.--The Iowa Fedora.
ton of Women's clubs was formally
convened here at 10 o'clock today with
Mrs. B. B. Clark of Red Oak, president,
in the chair. The various committees
at once began their work and the re-
ports and activities OF these bodies
was expected to consume the entire
day. The board is in session this af-
ternoon and later in the day the COM
mittee chairmen will be called into
conference.
Nearly hundred visiting club wom-
en- from all parts of the state are in at
tendance. Among the former presi-
dents of the federation present, are
Mrs. John Nash and Mrs. j. G. Hutchi-
son of Ottumwa, Mrs. Julian Richards
of Waterloo, and Mrs. Henry j. Howe
of Marshalltown.
The federation will adjourn with an
executive session tomorrow morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05

UPHELD BY MEMBERS
OF THE COMMITTEE

Houghton. Mich. March flames
MacNaughton today declined on ad-
vice of counsel to state before the
congressional committee the amount
Of his salary as general manager of
the Calumet and Hecla Mining Co.
The questions put by O. N. Hilton on
cross examination, precipitated
heated discussion during which Mac
Naughton rose to his feet and shaking
his. finger at Iiilton. eaclaime s
4 1T is not 100000: otherwise its
not OF your affair and I won't tell
You
There was an outburst Of applause
from the audience. including the wit
ness wife and daughter. Chairman
Taylor warned the crowd against max
ing any further demonstration. Hill
ton had explained that his reason in
asking the question was because it had
been reported that MacNaughton's
salary was 100000 a year and if it
was true that he was getting such a
sum while men were working for him
in the mine fos as a little as twenty
cents a week." he thought it ought to
be shown. ."r..
Congressman Casey asked the, wit
ness if he had any objections to tell
ing the committee what his salary
was. "Privately, no." replied Mac
Naughton
Chairman Taylor said he supposed
the committee would be able to ascer-
tain the amount received by Nc
Naughton from the campany's books
and the question was not pressed fur
ther. -..
.Will you cite any instances outside
the copper district as to any officers
of the Western Federation being con-
victed of offenses against the law" in
quired Hilton.
Il cannot recall any convictions.
Undoubtedly there were some convic-
tions,for they have been guilty Of Of
fenses.'
"Ycu said you were somewhat of a
socialist. Did you ever seek to join the
party?" "
81 have not
The witness was then excused.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
SLAYER SHAKES
DURING ATTACK
Cincinnati Merchant Called
Vile Coward By Lawyer
for the Prosecution
ASKS THE JURY TO
GIVE DEATH VOTE
Prisoner Shudders as the
Story Of His Terrible
Crime Is Retold

Chicago March "A vile coward
who killed his wife and made his chill
dren motherless, and then attempted
to blacken her character to save his
wretched life" AS Prosecutor Malato
uttered these words of denunciation of
William Cheney Ellis, Cincinnati leath-
er merchant on trial for the murder of
his wife, in his opening argument to
the jury today Ellis swayed in his
chair and had to be supported.
Look" exclaimed Malato. Ellis
gets a glass of water and has someone
to lift him up, but he gave his wife no
water while she lay shot four times
and with her throat gashed. If he Is
given the death penalty at your hands
he will have chance to make his
peace with Almighty God. He gave his
wife none" The prosecutor sharply
criticized both Ellis and Fred Caud
well of Brantford, Ont, the man in the
case.
Caldwell lives out of the jurisdic
tion of the court" Malato continued,
"and could not be compelled to come
here to testify We have begged him
in the name of humanity and in the
name of the little children made
motherless by this tragedy to come
here and speak, but he has refused
There is no adjective to describe the
kind of coward Ellis is"
Under the fire of the prosecutors
invective Ellis turned pale, but the at
tacks only grew more bitter. MalatO
insisted that nothing but the death
penalty could be imposed on man
who had Killed his wife in the manner
in which Ellis did
Fred D. Cauldwell of Brantford. Ont,
Canada, according to a telegram re-
ceived here today declared that it
was an outrage that his name had
been brought into the case of William
G.. Ellis, on trial for the murder of Mrs.
Ellis in Chicago hotel. He said that
he had never spoken to Mrs. Ellis eX-
cept when she was with her husband
or daughter Cauldwell said that he
had received the telegram signed e. H.
Ellis but that he did not believe it was
from Mrs. Ellis
ELLIS is libelling the woman in an
attempt to save his own neck. 1t Is
the act of despicable coward" said
Cauldwell 81 met Mrs. Ellis, Ellis and
their daughter Viola last fall at Georg-
vacation BY accident we were assign
ed to the same hotel table and Ellis
introduced himself to me and met the
family. did not cultivate them, as
Ellis was disagreeable to me on ac-
count of his extreme nervousness.
"All Mrs. Ellis seemed to think Of
was the health of her husband and the
comfort of her children. They would
go for long walks together, sometimes
just Ellis and Mrs. Ellis, but generally
the three of them. | never saw Mrs.
Ellis except at the table at which we
had our meals.
81 don't believe the telegram sent by
E. H. Ellis which received was sent
by Mrs. Ellis I can understand no
circumstances under which she would
send a telegram to me-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
EDE22RD 90 OR IZEE
>EHD -c.HIL pREN~/
EDWARD COOK OF WINTERSET is
CONVICTED OF SLAYING THE
LATE CHAS. DRISCOLL.

Winterset, March Murder in the
first degree was the verdict of the jury
here today in the case of Edward
Cook, charged with killing his friend,
Charles Driscoll on January 10, when
the latter was found in company with
Mrs. Driscoll. The jury fixed Cooks
punishment at life Imprisonment. Two
ballots were taken, according to re-
ports around the court house, finding
Cook guilty of murder in the second
degree. Three more ballots were nee
essary to determine the punishment.
The court loom was filled with a
crowd that gathered as soon as the
sheriff was seen taking the prisoner
from the Jail to the court house. The
prisoners face did not change as he
heard the verdict
AS the courts instructions We're for
the various degrees of murder, homi-
eide, manslaughter and acquittal AS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
COAL STEAMER IN
DANGEROUS PLIGHT

Louisburg, N. S., March 4.--Frozen
in an ice pack and drifting at the
mercy of the ocean currents off the
southern coast Of Cape Breton. out
Of coal and water and short Of pro-
visions, is the predcament of the
steamer G. D. Easington, long over
due at this port.
News to this effect reached here
early today, along with the report OF
the rescue of First Officer Sabourn
and three Of the steamers crew. They
were picked up off the ice near Gouin
Island, suffering from exposure. The
men had set out in dory to reach
Gouin Island to report the steamers
plight, but lost their bearings in fog
and were for many hours In an open
boat
The Easington is in the winter coal
trade.
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TRUSTS RAPED
Lawyer Claims That Trade Oruaniza
tons From Abroad Are Causing
High Living Cost.

Washington, D. c., March 4.-For.
eign industrial combinations were
charged with maintaining the high cost
of living by Horace Stern, Phila-
delphia lawyer. who discussed the ad-
ministration antitrust bills today be-
fore the house judiciary committee.
He urged that the Sherman law be
amended to forbid the selling agents
Of foreign trusts or monopolies to dis
pose OF their products in the United
States.
There exists, notably in Germany
and France, very. large combinations
and trade associations formed for the
restriction of competition which mere
ly pocket as additional profit the
tariff duties formerly maintained by
our government said he. Our tariff
policy is arbitrarily defied by foreign
trusts"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
MERE BOY LEADS
. NEW YORK J0BLESs
PROVES EFFICIENTaI IN DIRECTING
MEN WHO CLAIM WORLD
OWES THEM LIVING.

New York, March 4.-Frank Tan
nenbaum Of the Industrial Workers of
the World leader and his followers
who started out last Friday night to
invade churches demanding food and
lodging, left the parish house Of ST.
PaulS Episcopal church where they
had rested during the night early to-
day. Tannenbaum told his followers to
gather again tonight in Rutgers
square, which is their chosen rendez
vous to prepare for another march to
obtain what he claims is their right
to bread and place to sleep.
Tannenbaum, the self-appointed
leader and organizer of what he
styles the unemployed men of New
York city is 2l years old. He is med
ium sized, long faced curly haired and
quick of eye and manner He is well
enough informed on events to talk
glibly to hes men and he does 1t with
all the assurance of an organizer and
leader of years Of experience He
practically has had no experience ex-
cept in the present movement. Up to
five weeks ago, when he lost his Job,
he was waiter.
Speaking today of the movement he
is leading, Tannenbaum said:
We don't want charity We believe
we are entitled to our bread and a
place to sleep. whether we are work
ing or not. We are entitld to more
than enough to keep body and soul to-
gether; we are as much entitled to the
good things as the wealthy people are
because we are the ones who have
produced them"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
Wilson President of the United States For
One Year Today; Has Kept Congress Busy

which the presidents friends were
pointing to as the direct result of the
intimate contact established between
the executive and legislative depart
ments of the government.
Much Of the presidents time and
energy has been spent in wrestling
with the troublesome Mexican situa-
ton. as yet unsolved, and the diplo-
ma:ic tangle with Japan growing out
Of !he passage by California of a new
anti-alieu land law. Lately he has
beer devoting himself to rehabilita-
ton of the foreign relations of the
United States-the drafting with Sec
retary Bryan Of new peace treaties.
the settlement of the Panama canal
tells controversy with Great Britain,
difficulties with Colombia growing
out of the partition of Panama and
many other subjects of foreign policy.
Five times the president has ap-
peared before congress, delivering
messages on the tariff. the currency,
Hs,s. ~ u ~
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Continued on Page 5
DEMAND CHANGE IN
INAUGURATION DAY

Washington. D. c., March 4.-Advo-
Gates for change in the date of the
presidential inaugurations from March
4, to later date when the weather is
less likely to be unfavorable, have
seized upon the recent severe snow
storm as a strong argument in favor
of the proposition. Representative
Smith of Maryland today introduced a
bill to create congressional commit
tee to consider the proposition. Fol-
lowing his experiences in the storm,
Representative Henry of Texas,
author of resolution to change in
auguration day to the last Thursday
in April now pending before a house
committee. announced today that he
would prod up the committee a bit"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
Members Of Investigating
Commission Expect to
Get Orders Soon
NEGOTIATIONS ARE
BEING CARRIED ON
English Sentiment Over the
Benton Affair Is Shown
By the Newspapers

Dallas, Texas, March 4.-Gov. 0.
3. Colquitt of Texas, who was here
to-day, announced he has wired the
Mexican federal authorities in Nu-
evo Leon state Of Mexico for the
cxtradition Of ApoIonio Rodriguez
and the five Mexicans charged
jointly with the kidnapping of Gle
mente Vergara, an American citi-
gen. The requisition is based on
charge Of horse theft. Vergara
was afterwards killed.
Ell Paso, Texas. March At is now
four days since the commission ap-
pointed to investigate the killing of
William S. Benton was halted by
rebel orders and the members today
were without further instruction,
What these will be is said to depend
on negotiations now bei,Ae carried on
between Washington and Carranza.
Charles A. c. Perceyal, of the British
consular service, who has been gath
ering evidence in the Benton case, has
accumulated mass of testimony, but
none of it dealing with Benton's death
is of direct character.
British Sentiment Shown.
London, March 4.--The Mexican sit
uation and Sir Edward Grey's pro
nouneement Of the views of the British
government in regard to the investiga-
ton into the death of William S. Ben
ton are the subjects of much comment
in today's newspapers. The Pail Mall
Gazette says:
THE temperate and restrained Ian
guage in which Sir Edward Grey re-
ferred to the Mexican murder will have
the approval of all Englishmen. Its
moderation. however, will not disguise
the depth of their feeling. .....
Patience makes every concession to
Sir Edward Grey's difficulties, but il
there is any danger of that patience
being mistaken for Indifference it
would introduce an element of grave
disadvantage into international poll
tics.
Every reason of moral and interna-
tional rights requires of the United
States that the punishment of Benton's
murderers shall be undertaken with
out delay At the present moment
civilization stands fouted and Great
Britain outraged. The application of
the Monroe doctrine is paralyzed and
mocked." .s.
Will Not Excuse Wilson.
The Globe says!
"Sir Edward Grey said much to en-
phasize the gravity of recent events
and very little to relieve the disquiet-
ude which those events have newt
ably provoked. The public opinion OF
this country, however sympathetic to
the United States, will not make con-
siderations for the embarrassments of
President Wilson and adequate excuse
for acquiescing in such deeds as those
which Panchio Villa with the approval
of Venustiano Carranza, has been
guilty. If President Wilson cannot be
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
PLAN MODEL SCHOOL 81
FOR LITTLE ONES.

Cambridge Mass, March 4.-Har-
ward university will start a. model
school for children next fall The
plans, made public today involve the
establishment of kindergarten class
the first year and the addition Of
other classes in subsequent years.
Both boys and girls will be instruct
ed The teaching staff will be care.
fully selected, it is announced. and the
board of management will include the
heads of the university department.
Of education, with Prof. Paul H.
Hanus in direct charge.
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.DEPL0REs INTERVENTION
English Diplomat on Way Home With
Mexican Report, Says Huerta
Will soon Resign.

New York. March 4.-Sir Lionel
Garden. British minister to Mexico,
sailed for London today to report in
person regarding the Mexican situa-
tion to Sir Edward Grey, the British
foreign secretary. He said he would
spend only a few days in London and
then return to Mexico City.
The minister commended the atti-
tude of the administration toward
M exico and expressed the belief that
Huerta would retire as soon as the
country was restored to some semb-
lance of peace. Intervention of any
sort. he thought. would be dread
fully serious move
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MEXICAN EDITOR
AND AIDS JAILED

= Vera Cruz, Mex, March 4.-Gov-
ernment authorities today suppressed
a new local paper, Ell Moniteura and
arrested the entire staff of six editors.
who were confined in the fortress OF
San Juan de Lueon. They were
charged with circulating false news,
calculated to excite popular animosity
against the United States.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05

an act of self defense or accidental
shooting, it is thought that most of
the night was consumed in digesting
the courts instructions.
Sentence will be pronounced March
12. Judge Fahey read his instructions
yesterday afternoon and the jury re-
tired about o'clock. They remained
in session throughout the night with
out arriving at a verdict.
Attorneys for Cook announced they
would ask for new trial and failing
in this would appeal the case to the
supreme court.
Mrs. Cook. who remained with her
husband. during the entire trial, left
this morning for her home near Van
Meter Just before the jury reported its
verdict. Cook was taken back to jail:
They live on a portion of the farm OF
Mr. Cooks father.
The Driscoll murder and Cooks trial
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
o,sHAueHNEssY BEREAvEp

New York, March A. - James
'Shaughnessy, father of Nelson
'Shaughnessy, charge d'affaires for
the United States in Mexico City, died
here today. He had been critically i'll
for several days, having suffered
relapse from an attack of pneumonia.
He was n years old.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-05
THREE MEXICANS TO
BE RETURNED HOME

Fort Madison, March 4.-Three Mex
leans, Alfonzo Conochola, from the
Anamosa reformatory, and LeOpoldo
Mendoza and Emilio Murilla of the
Fort Madison penitentiary, departed
today for the Mexican border, in the
custody Of government officials. having
been deported as underisable aliens.