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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
MEET IN WASHiNGTCM

Washington. Jan with her
election to the presidency practically
assured by an unusually large number
of pledged votes. Mrs William A.
Cnllon. wife of Representative Cullop.
of Indiana. and acting head of the Wo-
mems National democratic league.
called the league to order today in its
second annual convention. More than
500 Delegates representing every wo-
mans organization affiliated with the
democratic party in the United States
were in attendance. The meeting
promised to he the most important in
the history of the league.
Mrs Grace Porter Hopkins. feld
secretary of the league announced to-
! day that the convention would not un-
der;ahe to recommend any new legisla-
ton this year but would remain neutral
until congress or the administration
acted ON the bills NOW pending.
| This afternoon Vice President and
| Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Bryan and several
others of the wives of the cabinet Of
| ficers We're to entertain in honor of the
| visiting delegates.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
WILSON IN ROLE
OF SANTA CLAUS
Presidential St. Nicholas
T'r;fle Late But Kids
Are Happy.

Pass Christian. Miss. Jan. s.
President Wilson today demonstrated
his fondness for children by assuming
the role of a belated Santa Claus and
distributing boxes of candy TO the
youngsters along the route from the
Gulfport golf links. Since coming here
the president has made warm friends
with the children, who daily run to
their front gates to wave greetings to
him.
Today there were many expressions
of delighted surprise at homes along
the way when the big White House
automobile stopped and secret service
man appeared at the doors with u box
of candy under his arm. present from
the president to his little friends.
The president was delighted With his
role Of santa Claus When ncws
of Mr.. Wilson's generosity spread
among the children II became known
that many OF the youngsters who do
not live along the route To The golf
course were disappointed. They were
promised. however that they would not
he overlooked and Chat the supply of
candy NJ the presidential cottage WAS
sufficient TO meet all demands.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
TRAINED GUNS ON
zABERN CITIZENS
Army Officer Admits Readiness
to Now Down Villagers
for Scoffing-Crown
Prince "In Bad"

Strassburg. Germany. Jan. S.-The
readiness of Colonel Won Reuter-. of the
Ninety ninth infantry regiment. to re-
ply to the laughter of the citizens of
Zabern with 4 raling fire from his
machine guns, was shown in testimony
given today before the courtmartial
sitting to try him for illegal assump-
tion of authority. District Commits
sioner Mueller. of Zabern. swore that
when Colonel Won Reuter- was re-
quested to withdraw the military pa
trolls from the streets of the town. as
they We're merely irritating the popu-
lace. he curtly refused eve. to discuss
the subject, replying:
II am in command now"
The colonel WIS then reminded that
the civilians We're merely standing
about, to which he responded: Il in
tend TO prevent this standing about at
amy cost, don't intend to let the peo-
pie laugh at the army i'm this way. IL
il continues ! shall order the troops
to shoot
Colonel Won Reuter- in court adj
mitted that he had machine guns
brought out from the barracks into
the streets of Zabern in readiness fol
use against the citizens.
Berlin, Jan. Grown Prince
Frederick William has again struck d
blow at his popularity. the kilograms
which he recently sent to Lieutenant
General Deimling and Colonel Vor
Reuter- commenting their stand in the
Iabern affair, being made today the
subject of angry editorials in the lead
ing Berlin newspapers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
SHERIFF URGES THAT
THAW Be GIVEN BOND
Fwo Custodians of Famous
Slayer Say He Would Not
Menace Public.

Conc ard N. H.. Jan. S.The release
on bail of Harry X. I'haw would not
menace public safety. in the opinion
expressed by two of his custodians
today at public hearing before the
commission appointed by the federal
court to pass on the matter of Tiaaw's
mental condition and its relation to his
Nberation under bonds.
Holman A. Drew, siierH of Coos
county, and Clark y. Stevens, of the
local police force. who have had fhaw
In charge since September favored his
admission to bail. T.. p. Nltc. United
States marshal and third custodian.
VINO was unable to attend today 5
hearing. will appear tomorrow with
Oliver J. Pelren, manager of the hotel
where Thaw has lived since he began
his aett to reslsl. extradition to New
Thaw and his tnother were present
with counsel None of the legal ep-
resentatives Of New York state was
in attendance when the nearing opened
Sheriff Drew told. of his close rela :
lions with Thaw dliring the period OF
his custodianship. During that time
he said Thaw had not shown any ten
dency toward violence and had mani
tested no fll-temper. no irritability ant
no lack of self control.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
PATRONAGE PROBLEM
ABOUT TO Be SOL we'd
Iowa's Choice Federal jobs
Probably Will Be Appor-
toned Next Week.

Washington. b. a., Jan $. Iowa fed
eral patronape will be disposed of as
soon a. possible after President Will
SON returns. according To Secretary
Tr,multy today. What names will be
sent in, he did not predict. The White
House and the department Of justice
continue divided on tho Iowa patron
age Lately the department sent the
Recommendation of Dan Iianailton. for
attorney in the Southern district and
Nick Reed and T. ', Moore. for mar
.hals. Then Judge Wade hurried to
town. Straightway he recommended
lions as they have done repeatedly
went back TO Attorney General Mickey
nolds Ii is now up To the deiartncnt
either 10 make it's Recommendations
aoNstr nean or send in noN onns
The Jerry Sullivan influence seems to
ha&a the best of IT nj Tho dSpartmeht
OF Justice Judge Wade. who is espe-
chilly close To sccretars TgnultS
weighs more heavilv ut the White
IIolse thar at the department OF jas
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
TVElTM0E MUST FACE
TRIAL AT LOS ANGELES

Los Anseles. Gal Jan. Olaf
Tve;,n6e. thc s,an Francesca labor
lcadeI, granted It rctrial b. the nited
States circuit court yesterday in the
Indianapolis conspiracy cases. must
.st:,na trial in los Angeles on q charge
relative To Tie transportation Of explo-
siycs for ilegal PURPOSES according 10
announcement today BY Albert
s,eiioon84cr. United states district at
,orney. The charges were itled in in
,Iietnlents returned by the federal
grand jury nearly two years ago, fol-
lowing the conviction OF the Mcnamara
brothers ana just before TIE trial OF tAe
Indianapolis cases
Besides Tv.itmoe the labor leaders
INFLICTED are j, f. Munsey. of Salt LAX.
city; Anton Jahanns"n ara f.sene a.
Clancy. OF San Francisco.
Ivcitmces ease viii be called before
Judge Meilborn. in the United States
court january II to bc set for trial
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
SELF DELl,sloN.
Many People Deceived by Coffee.

We like to defend our indulgencies
and habits even though we may be
convinced Of their actual harmfulness.
A man can convince himself that
whiskey is good for him on cold
morning. or beer on hot summer day
when he wants the whiskey or beer.
It's the same with coffee. Thou
sands of people suffer headache and
nervousness year after year but try to
persuade themselves the cause is not
cotfee--because they like coffee.
While yet a child l commenced
ns!ng coffee and continued it," writes
Wis. man, until vas a. regular
coffee hend. drank it every morning
and IN consequence had binding
headache nearly every afternoon.
My folks thought it was coffee that
allied me, but l liked it and would not
admit it was the cause of my trouble.
go stuck to coffee and the headaches
stuck to me.
Finally, the folks stopped buying
coffee and brought home sore Postum
They made it right directions GU
pkg.) and told me TO see what differ
ence it would make with my head, and
during Eat first week on Postum my
old ain:c,,u., did not bother me once.
From chat day to this we have used
nothrn;; uut Postum in place of coffee
headaches are thing OF the past
and the Whole family is in fine health" :"
Postum looks good, smells good.
tastes good. is good. and does good 20
the whole body"
| Name given by Postum Co., Battle
| Creek Mich. Read The Road to Well
Vile" in pkss.
! Postum now comes in two forms:
srrular eostunn-musr be well
bc...eu.
Instant Postum-is soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In cup of hot water and, with cream,
and sugar. makes delicious bevera8s
instantly. Grocers sell both kinds
! There's Reason" for Postum
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
GAVE LESSON IN REVERENCE
Small Boys Stern Rebuke to Bishop
Whom He Suspected Of Harbor-
Ing Thoughts Of Barter.

Bishop Thornton. when In Ballar24
was walking one fine Sunday morning
with his favorite dog. very intelli-
gent retriever. The dog was perform
ing all sorts of tricks; jumping over
his masters stick, retrieving it from
the water. and SO on.
The bishop was aware Of the wide
eyed interest OF small boy, who, with
his nurse, was walking on the shore OF
the lake Tho bishop recognized In
him the sor of q neighbor with whom
be was on the best of terms, although
the neighbor was a leading light OF
Nonconformity in the city.
To amuse the boy the bishop put
the dog through the whole category
Of his tricks, and then said: Now.
Isn't that nice dog; and wouldn't
you like to have one like him." To
which the small boy replied, sternly-
Sir 1 think you forgot what day this
Ia ts.'-London Daily Citizen.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
TRUST PLANS TO Be
MADE PUBLIC SOON
President Is Expected to Set
Forth the ADMINISTRATORS
Views Next Week.

Washington, Jan. S.--When President
next week he will find Attorney Cen
eral McReynolds prepared to take up
in detail all the proposed trust legis-
lation" which has appeared in the form
of bills in congress during the last nine
months.
comparative summary OF these
bills comprising some portions of every
measure that has appeared on the con-
grcssional horizon in that time has
been prepared by the department OF
justice and is now in the hands OF 9.
G. Todd. the trust buster When MT.
Todd has gone into the subject OF trust
legislation thoroughly the digest OF the
bills will be turned over to the attoI-
ney general and by the time tiac Iafesl
dent returns his principal law ADVISER
will be ready to give his Opinions Oh
the value of action in congress
That President Wilson's special mes
sage on the trust question Wiii ne oe
livered very soon after CONGRESS- con
venes next week is the general pell"i
i'm official circles. Some of the pes
Informed expect the president VIII 'ah, Nc
notice OF the recent action OF u.
Morgan & Co. in Withdrawing iron
many directorships.
Administration officials pointed our
that the action OF the Morgan lirm WaS
in direct line with all the president
utteranccs on the question Of big husi-
ness, beginning with speech IN ,hi, !,
cago before his inauguration IN Wiiis, !,
he invited business co-opeTa'ion VIZ -
the government in reorganization "
the financial structure and ehuihs NJ, .N,
his pronouncement OF the 'cils.''u , u'.,,, ~,
OF peace on the night he signed 'il'
currency bill. 1ntimations that "',,s.' M
will follow the lead OF the Morgan ilr''
| still are being discussed.
Supporters of the president eNples,'
the opinion. however. that any sti',.'
| movement among directors OF eeIl'''''' :,
tons and big banking lns'itul;a,p3i',I wv -,
Withdraw from directorships viii be
lgradual one.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
TRIAL. OF M'CAREY
I'M SUPERIOR COURT

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan 1.-THE trial
OF Thomas j. McCarey. prize fight
promoter, ard the men charged with
having violated the state law regulat-
ing boxing will be begun today In the
superior court.
The case grew out of the contest
at the Vernon arena. On the night of
August 22 last, in which John ".
Young Tough, Jess Willard and died IL
few hours later after surgeons had
performed u trcrhining operation in
an effort to remove blood clot on
the brain which the state alleged had
been caused by Wizards blows.
McCarey, Willard, Referee Charles +.
Eyton, the managers of the boxers ana
several others were arrested the fol
lowing day on II charge of man
slaughter, which later was dismissed,
the violation OF prize fighting laws be
inc, substituted
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
RADIO Phone HEAD
IS SENT TO PRISON
James Dunlap Smith to Serve
Year and Half and Pay
S5,0o1 Fine.

New York Jan. S.-James Dunlop,
Smith, president of the Radio Tele-
phone company, was sentenced by Judge
Hunt today to spend year and /, half
in the federal prison at Atlanta and to
pay fine of s5o01 for conspiring to
swindle investors in the stock of the
corporation through use of the mails
Elmer Burlingame. agent of a subsid-
tary company, was sentenced TO two
and a half years imprisonment and
fined $1O100
The Ellsworth company. a subsid :
ary, which handled the parent cor
poration's stock. was fined sl0.500.
The government charged that in
vcstors i'm Radio stock We're swindled
out of slo00,000 by the false repre-
sentations Of the defendants.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
GREEK CELEBRATION
HAS FATAL ENDING

Mason City. la. Jan 7.-One dead,
one mortally stabbed and 25 in Jail are
the results OF an opening celebration of
the Greek Christmas Festivities Yftc
RadoEics was kicked and tra,npled to
death and Joe ISogovich has six-inch
knife wound in his left side over the
kidney. Powder street s largely oc-
cupied by foreigners and was the scene
of the tragedy. participated in by Mon
tenegrins, Austrians and Italians. The
city and county officers have issued
an edict that no liquor is to be deliv-
cred to foreign settlements by express
companies until the riot and celebra-
tion are over
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
MYSTERY C[OAKS
TRIPLE TRAGEDY
Han, Women and Child Slain on
Eve of Approaching Nup-
tiaIs-No Motive
'i Known.

Les Angeles. Cal. Jan. S.--Efforts to
establish a motive for the double muir
ier and suicide which resulted in the
leaths of w. NJ Melton, a local attor-
,ey; Mrs. Mary Graves Cox, of San
Francisco and the latter's daughter,
Elsrence. 12 years old. in rooming
house here late last night, proved futile
today. Lodgers in the house where
che tragedy occurred and the proprie-
Tor of 1t said that when last seen alive
together, Melton and Mrs. Cox had
appeared to be on the best of terms
and nothing to indicate a violent quar-
rel was heard before the five shots
which resulted in the tragedy.
Melton received four wounds any one
Of which would have proved fatal
while Mrs Cox WAS shot but once, and
around the wound in her head We're
powder marks indicating that the re-
volver had been very close.
A photograph of herself and the
child, on which Mrs. Cox had written
"Fiorence Cox and May Graves, 1884
Mission street San F'rancisco-repor1
the news at home" indicated to the
Dolice that the murder was pre!nedi-
lated by Mrs Cox
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
TRIBES OF ALBANIA
NEAR CIVIL STRIFE
Martial Law Proclaimed at Av
lona-Pclitical Murders
Are Numerous.

Vienna. Jan. o. Martial law was pro-
claimed today AT Avlona. the Albanian
seaport on the Adriatic sea. No details
We're given in the dispatch reporting
the information. but it is considered
probable that this section is connect
ed with recent reports of a scheme 10
place lZzet Pasha. until late Turkish
minister of war. on the throne of AL
bania.
Another view is that it was brought
about by the vendetta between the adj
herents of Essad Pasha. who is virtu
ally dictator in central Albania. and
those of Ismael kemal BeN. head of
the provisional autonomous govern
ment.
Political murders. among the parti-
sans of the rival chiefs. have been fire.
auent during the last few weeks and
the tribes OF Albania are said to be or
the verge of war among themselves.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
sHAKEUP is BEGUN
IN ARMY OF TURKEY

Constantinople Jan. Two hundred
and eighty Turkish Officers OF the
rank of general, brisadier general, coll
onel and lieutenant colonel were placed
on the retired list today as "a result
OF changes in the military administra-
ton recommended by the German ad-
visers of the Turkish government. Still
further changes are contemplated. The
resignation of the Turkish Grand Viz
ier Prince Said Hahn. published some
time ago was erroneous.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
SHIPPERS GET HEARING
ON FREIGHT RATE RAISE

Washington. jan 7.-shipper. will be
heard next week by the Interstate
Commerce Commission on the per
per cent increase in freight rates pro-
posed by the So eastern railroads Com
missioner Harlan so announced toda v
at q hearing arranged for the railroad
officials asking for notifications of
questions the commission asked to
have answered before February L.
Attorneys for the railroads told
Commissioner Harlan. that in some
cases it would require year to fur
nish the information the commission
wanted in a month
Frank Lyon. counsel for the Pitts
burgh Coal company brought to issue
the shippers rights by asking that the
railroads he asked 10 furnish the cost
of moving bituminous coal
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
SENTENCE OF OFFICER
COMMITTED BY WILSON

Washington. Jan. T.-Major james
b. Hughes, First United States cavalry,
found guilty and sentenced to dismissal
from the army by general court martial
at san Francisco. on charge of in
toxication, which involved l3 spcctica-
tions. will lose only so numbers Prcsi-
dent Wilson in view of Major Hughes
excellent record in the war with Spain
and unanimous recommendation Of the
court of clemency. committed the
sentence.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
WHY GRIP IS DANGEROUS.
e ls an Epidemic Catarrhal FsvsR
Caused by Bacillus that Genss~
ally Leaves the Patient Weak
Altar tho Acute Stage
Has Passed.
Grip Patients Grateful to Peruna, tho
Expectorant Tonic.

ExPcctorant Tonic.
Do not make The error Of regarding
grip as an exaggerated cold. There
Is n big difference between tho two.
Grip is IN epidemic disease that pot
sons the vital organs. When a per-
con has grip, the mir passages are
alive with millions OF bacilli poison
ing the blood. The infected person
tGeis tired and exhausted.
Pcruna ia Tonic Laxative.
Il requires good tonic laxative to
keep the body OF the patient as stronr
as possible to counteract the effect OF
the poisona created by the grip bacil-
tus. An expectorant tonic with some
laxative qualities is the safest rem
edy. Such Is Pertna- Beware es~
pecially of coal tar powders or tablets
because they lessen the vitality OF the
patient.
There is no specific for the grip.
Peruna has been used with good
success in former grip epidenicS. In
dicaMons point 10 the return Of grin
this winter.
Do not fail to read the experiences
OF former grip patients with PerunA.
Mrs. Gentry Gates. s21o First Ave-.
East Lake. Ala. writes: II had q
bad case of grip. tried Peruna and
It cured me. I can safely say It u .
One mediclne.'
Mrs. Charles z. Wells. sr.. $50
South ST.. Delaware. Ohio, writes:!
after q severe attack OF Ia grippe
took Peruna and found It q sood
konic.''
Ask Your Druggist for Free Perun
Lucky Day Almanac for 1914.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
COAST STATES SUFFER
FROM CONTINUED DELUGE

Seattle. Wash. Jan. "A high wind
early today pnt an end for the time
at least to the heavy rains that have
flooded the low lands in western
Washington the last five DAYS, giving
the swollen rivers a chance to dis
charge the storm water into the seas
Tho wind has torn down telegraph and
telephone wires adding to the troubles
of the railroad companies. Reports re-
ceived at tho offices of all the railroads
showed conditions in the mountains
such as to cause no fear OF snow
trouble for the present.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
NEW HAVEN REORGANIZATION
WIT HE PERFECTED SOON

Washington. Jan. 1-.lteorgani2ahoh
of the New York New Haven . iia...
ford railroad took ne" 'nili ''Ns NJ
when committee replesentl"s 80,
Boston chamber OF cofnInetes p',srtib ,n NC
the views of that Organize ,ioH On ~. -,
whole transportation problem III ~"
ENGLAND to Attorney General McNss 'a :, !,
nolds. The coru,nittee was lntroauce.. y
by Senator. Weeks and lconslS1sa "a "
George Hutchinson. G. f. Weeu ahu .,
Russell Robb. T. w. McGrego'S, ll.e
special assistant who has had charge
of the New Haven case, Was "i'7o ~ -
ent
The Boston committee told MI MIC
REYNOLDS that it had no obleciinn 10
separation OF the New liaNen from 'h'
Boston e. Maine the l'ostnn " Aip.ilA
railroads and from it's Interstate tIoil'is
lines. Rut 1t was s;tld 10 ita.. aiss
the position that tho separation una
the disposition of the New iaNes
steam shin lines should he solved by
the Interstate Commerce COMMISSION
The Panama canal act gives 10 'he
commission authority Tor siIch acuoh
Chairman Elliott. OF the New tiaNei'
dil not appc:ir at the conference today
ana ii was said he WAS working on =
draft oc an agreement complying WIN
the demands of the department OF nus
tjce for reorganization. About the only
point left in doubt TODAY, II was shid
was the question OF how to separate
the interstate and intiaStatc trolleS
line. controlled by the New Haven
but ii was believed that point would
have been adjusted before Chairman
Elliott leaves Wasfinstcn
The attorney general went over con
aitions in New England with the bnsi-
ness men and discussed how reor-
ganization of the New Haven would af-
| feet the section. He told his callers
that all the department wanted WAS 4
restoration OF competition.
| The Rnstoni:ins dacincd To comment
on their visit further than to say ha'
lit had been satisfactory.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
GLANCE m RULES.

the baseball Writers of America are
voting on ~ number of changes in the
scoring rules. the most important OF
which is the Cincinnati base hit Bal
lots are being received by Secretary
Weart. who asserted today the Gin
cinnati" proposition was leading by a
slight margin. Announcement OF the
vote will be made next week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
TO DlSBURSE MILLIONS

Detroit Mich, Jan. "A fund of
$40 800. 900 has been set aside by the
Ford Motor company for distribution
among the employees Of the concern. 1t
will be given out in the form of in
creased wages and in many cases will
amount to doubling the wages now
received by the workers.
In all &c. 500 persons will he aided by
the scheme. These include the $1,000
now employed in the Ford plant here.
| i. 500 in the assembling stations
throughout the country and 1000 men
who are to be added to the force I'M
lmediately.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-08
SWEET SPEAKER OF
NEW YORK ASSEMBl- y

Albany. N Y. Jan. 7.--Thaddeus w.
Sweet, paper manufactured of Os-
vego. N Y. WAS selected for speaker
of the Sew York state assembly by "A
republican conference at O'Clock this
morning after a seven -hDur session
All five men who had figured as can
diaates pledged their support to Sweet
when he received & majority of the
votes on the Goth ballot.