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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-17
EMPEROR HELPS TO
END STEAMER WAR

Berlin. Feb. 16-It was announced
today that the general managers of the
Hamberg- American and North German
Llyod steamship lines, Albert Ballin
and Philip Heineken met as guests of
Emperor William at dinner at the i'm
perial palace last evening. The an
nouncement is regarded generally as
putting the finishing touch to the re-
Cancellation between the companies.
The emperor as soon as he learned
that negotiations had been opened be-
tween the lines, telegraphed to both
managers his appreciation of their ef-
fort to bring about peace and invited
them to dine with him on their return
to Berlin
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London, Feb 16-Sir Stuart Mon
tague Samuel radical member of par
lament for White Chapel, was today
ordered by Justice Sir Sidney Rowlatt
Of the kings bench division to pay
penalties and costs amounting to $685.
900 because he voted in the house of
commons while his firm had cons
tract with the British government. The
money will be paid to DR.. William Bird
as informer.
This was the third suit brought
against Sir Stuart Samuel under the
law which gives any informer the right
to claim penalties under similar cir
cumstances. The first two suits were
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IMMIGRATION BILL
is BEING EXPEDITED

Washington, d. c., Feb. 16.-With
the most conservative estimates plac-
ing a vote at least week and half
off, the senate committee on immigra-
tion today continued consideration of
the Burnett general immigration bill,
proposing exclusion from the United
States of all aliens who cannot read or
write at least one language. 1t was
said by the committee members today
that the bill when finally reported to
the senate for it's consideration would
be amended in several particulars.
Every effort will be made by the
committee to expedite it's passage to
the senate though there will be opposi-
tion there to any kind of immigration
at this session of congress.
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SENATOR TAKES
WITNESS STAND
Blind Solon Tells the Jury
That He Is the Victim
of a Political Plot
DENIES ASSAULTING
PLAINTIFF IN CASE
Says He Visited Her in Her
Room at Her Request;
Offered No Insult

Oklahoma City, Okla, Feb. 10
Political opposition today was held re.
sponsible by Thomas P. Gore, United
States senator from Oklahoma, for the
damage suit for $4,000 filed against
him by Mrs. Minnie E. Bond, who al
legged that the senator attacked her in
a Washington hotel.
Senator Gore testified in his own be-
half today. He denied making the at
tack on Mrs Bond and said he be-
lieved the charge to have been made
to injure him in his campaign for re-
nomination as the democratic candi-
date for the senate.
Tells Of Hotel Meeting.
Senator Gore was asked about his
acquaintance with Mrs. Bond, the
plaintiff, and replied that he remem-
bered meeting her at a reception mere
and her husbands S candidacy for inter-
nal revenue collector was mentioned
at the time He said he had not given
her any encouragement about her hus-
bands candidacy.
Regarding the assault in Washing
ton. the senator in reply to questions
told of meeting Mrs. Bond at her hotel
after she had telephoned him making
the appointment. He said he never
knew that James r. Jacobs. r. E. Rob-
ertson and others were at the hotel at
the time.
II had never been in there before" :"
he said land when reached the door,
Mrs Bond approached me in the lobby
supposed we were to 60 to the hotel
parler.& hut che took me to another
room"
Where did you sit?" Senator Gore
was asked. >
Il sat in rocking chair" replied he,
"We talked about the appointment Of
her husband. told her again there
was no chance for him. She seemed to
feel that her cause was lost.
I arose remarking that must go and
Mrs. Bond took hold of my hands. She
was remarking that was going to
have hard race. At that moment the
telephone bell rang and she answered
it, Then she came back and sat on the
bed.
"We talked only few minutes.
arose and she took hold of my hands.
then fell on the bed. l asked What
does this mean?' Just then Robertson
came into the room and told her to
stop that squalling.'
did you at any time touch Mrs.
Bond?" he was asked.
81 did not" the senator replied
Senator Gore said he told Robert
son he wanted to see Mrs. Bond again.
"I asked her if she had anything to
say about the incident. I want to
know what this means said. She re-
piled she did not want her husband to
know about it. Robertson also said he
had nothing to say about it,
The senator denied that at any time
his clothing was disarranged while in
the room He said he saw DR.. J. H.
carp of Oklahoma City the next day
and discussed the incident. 4
81 told him. he said, that if anyone
said I did anything improper it was
an Infamous lie."
Senator Gore denied that he told
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FIRE STEAMER AND
ABANDON IT AT SEA

Halifax, N. s., Feb. 16-Captain De
Carteret of the Cable steamer Nina,
at sea, sent the following wireless dis
patch via Sable island to the govern
ment station here
THE Gloucester schooner Cynthia
was abandoned in sinking condition
during the gale at s p. NJ on Friday in
latitude 1856 nortn, longitude 560S
west. Tho captain and crew were res
cued and taken on board. The Gym
thia was set on fire but owing to the
heavy coating of ice she may not burn.
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TUG POTOMAC ABANDONED
Crew and Officers Leave Icebound
Vessel When Wind Drives 1t
Out Into the Ocean.

St. Johns. N. F., Feb. 16.-The
United States naval tug Potomac, held
fast in the. ice foes in the Gulf of st.
Lawrence was abandoned on Saturday
night by the sc officers and men of
her crew, according to advices re-
ceived today from Bonne Bay, where
the crew landed safely. The tug was
driven seaward before yesterdays
gale and soon disappeared from sight.
The ice was piled so high about the
vessel that it was feared she would
be crushed under the pressure.
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Committee in Colorado Now
at the Very Scene of
Greatest Trouble

Trinidad, Col, Feb. 16.-The scene
of the Colorado strike Investigation by
the subcommittee of the house COM
, a,.,. IN mines and mining today
: ,,rtS tS rom Denver to Trinidad. Here,
otS edge Of the southern Colorado
coal fields, the congressman will view
at first hand all the problems arising
from the labor controversy and collect
the most important evidence that will
enter into their future report and
recommendations.
The sessions which opened this
morning are to be held In the city hall.
Chairman Foster, who arrived early
Sunday. made the final arrangements
for the hearings and 1t Is expected
that the work of the investigators will
move rapidly.
number of trips into the coal min.
ing region, including visits to several
of the tent colonies of the strikers, are
planned by the committeeman.
A noisy. interesting throng gathered
in the assembly room on the second
floor of the city hall an hour before
the time set for the meeting.
Many witnesses were on hand to
testify for the strikers. Several high
officials of the coal companies were in
the room when Chairman Foster rap.
ped for order and announced the ses-
sion open.
Clash Over Authority.
A sharp clash over the right Of the
house coal mine strike investigating
committee to summon Mother" Mary
Jones. now held in communicate IN
San Rafael hospital here by the
Colorado military authorities came at
the very opening OF the first Trinidad
session of the investigation today
The conflict of military and congress
sional authority arose when A. T.
Costigan for the strikers asked the
committee to issue subpoena for
Mother Jones, declaring that with
out the aid of the committee, counsel
for the strikers would be unable to
produce the prisoner as witness. In
stant protest was made by Major Ed
ward Boughton. judge advocate OF the
Colorado National guard, In the face
of aflint that its authority nllg'tts be
resisted by the state military oficers,
the committee deferred its decision. (
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STRIKE is CAUSING
BIG MEAT FAMINE

Sydney, Australia, Feb. 16.-The
strike of slaughtermen, butchers and
meat statesmen here has caused very
acute meat famine in this city. Even
at the restaurants it was impossible to-
day to procure fresh meat and all the
butcher stores were empty.
Similar condition will prevail tomor-
row in Melbourne, where the slaugh-
termen went out on strike today.
The strikers demand big increases
in wages and shorter hours of work.
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Suffrage Leader
atFete in Spite of
Fractured Ankle
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New York, Feb. 16.-Even
though she will have to be
carried to the celebration, DR..
Anna Howard Shaw, who on
Saturday sustained a broken
ankle while alighting from a
train at Jersey City, will attend
late today the dramatic tea
and fete which the New York
Woman Suffrage association is
giving in her honor of the birth
days of herself and of the late
Miss Susan B. Anthony. An
account sent out through the
press chairman of the National
Woman Suffrage association
states the fracture is not nearly
so serious as first reported.
For years the state associa-
tion has been celebrating Aunt
Susan's birthday and mine,
which come on two succeeding
days, Feb. IA and IS and
shall go today, though I go in a
chair" she said.
Among the guests will be
Fremont Older and Mrs. Older
Of California. Mr.. Older through
his newspaper the San Fran
cisco Bulletin did much, suf-
fragists say, to help them win
in California.
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WILSON BACK ON THE JOB
President is Somewhat Hoarse But
Says He is Feeling Much Better
After Brief Rest.

Washington, c., Feb. 16.-Presi-
dent Wilson was back at his desk in
the executive Off ces today, somewhat
hoarse and apparently recovered from
the cold which kept him in bed some
time last week. The presto It told
callers he was feeling much better and
ready to attack the correspondence
that had accumulated during his
absence. He spent most Of the day
on routine business seeing only a few
callers. ..
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New York State Treasurer
Takes Own Life Rather
-, f..
Than Be Grilled
BEGIN AN AUDIT
OF HIS ACCOUNTS
Friends Insist That He Was
Honest Despite Action;
Contrary Evidence

Albany, N. ", Feb. 16.-Account-
ants from the comptrolIer's office
today reported after examining
the books Of State Treasurer Ken
nedy that they were in perfect
condition. The examination today
went back only to last Monday but
at that time they were balanced
by the same men who made the
audit today and pronounced cor
rect. A complete audit Of the
books from the time Mr.. Kennedy
took office up to the time of his
death probably will follow.
New York. Feb. 16.-In addition to
proposed legislative investigation into
the Office of state treasurer, left va
cant yesterday by the suicide at Buff
falo of John J. Kennedy, state treasur-
err District Attorney Whitman re-
sumed today the John Doe investiga-
ton into political graft, before which
Kennedy was to have been a witness.
Friends Of the late state treasurer at
tributed his suicide in measure to
the prospect of a public grilling at Mr..
.Whitman's hands.
John A. Hennessy. who was governor
Suffers Investigator of conditions in
the state departments. said today that
he could not believe Kennedy's suicide
had been prompted by the investiga-
tions now under way.
las far as we could discover" Hen
messy said. Kennedy was no more
than figure head. He had no more
to do with the matters now being in
than one of his Office boys
Mr. Whitman repeated today that he
was greatly shocked at Kennedy's
death and added that there were no
evidences of criminal wrong on Ken
nedy's part. ,r.s.
Deadlock in Sight.
Albancy, N. Y, Feb. 16.-Expert ac-
countants today began an investigation
of the finances of State Treasurer John
J. Kennedy's department. An emplOye
of the state comptrollerwent into every
detail Of the accounts a week ago and
found every thing in excellent shape.
While it is thought no irregularities
exist, complete statement of the con-
ditions of the states moneys will be
All state officials today 'eX-
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SUFFRAGE PARTY IN
DEMOCRATIC RANKS

Washington, D. c.. Feb. 16-The ma
tional democratic association of wom-
en- voters was announced here today
as the latest entry into the political
and suffrage field. AS announced by
It's chairman, Mrs. Charles Morton, the
object of the association is to carry
on suffrage campaigns within the
democratic party and attempt to pre-
vent the nomination of any democrat
who is not a suffrage advocate.
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Judge Flanningan this morning
sentenced James "~~~.r Arthur
Davis, William I,,,,, Iol!d,
Of granddaughter IN rne ~~~---
Vile case, to Marquette prison,
recommending a maximum OF
fifteen years for the first three
and twelve years for the last, be.
cause Of the Jury's recommends
tion for clemency In his case.
Hancock, Mich, Feb. 16.-Prepared
to hear testimony from striking cop.
per miners to support their charge
that the constitutional rights of cit.
liens have been invaded by the mine
owners, the congressional committee
today began its second week of In
curry into strike conditions.
The announcement was made by
counsel for the miners at the opening
of the inquiry today that they expected
to conclude the presentation OF wit
nesses on mine conditions during the
day unless the committee indicated
that it desires to hear more.
1--WE feel that we have covered all
the properties in this district de-
clared Angus w. Kerr, one of the at
.torneys for the Western Federation.
Eve have several hundred more wit
nesses along the same line, but we
think we have presented enough testi-
mony and we will pass along to an
other subject If the committee de-
SireS"
Have Heard Enough.
After a short conference Chairman
Taylor announced that it was the
sentiment of the committee, that with
out passing on the merits Of the test1-
mony offered by the fifty witnesses al
ready heard, that these witnesses seem
about as good as twenty-five or fifty
men along the same line.
Mr.. Taylor said that one OF the com
mittee had suggested that when the
committee visited min he hoped 1t
would be before the operators began
the presentation ;of their side and that
they should be accompanied by one or
.twosof the striking miners.
1--WE want to see the things they
4 Ioo
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DEATH OF SENATOR
HALTS RECEPTION

Washington, D. c., Feb. 16.-An
nouncement was made here today that
owing to the death of Senator Bacon.
Vice President and Mrs. Marshall have
postponed indefinitely the reception
they were to have given tonight and
that Secretary and Mrs. Bryan also
have postponed the dinner which they
planned to give to Senator and Mrs.
Kern Wednesday evening until
March 4.
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MORE SNOW in EAST.

New York, Feb. 16.-Snow continued
to fall over Greater New York and
environs today, adding to the layer of
nearly ten inches, which fell during
Saturdays blizzard. The temperature
at 8 a. m. was II degrees above zero
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FUNERAL SERVICES
IN SENATE CHAMBER

Washington, D. c., Feb. 16.-The
desk of the late Senator Bacon OF
Georgia was draped in mourning to-
day The funeral of former Senator
Hanna was held in the senate cham
Der Feb. II, 1904, ten years ago. Sen
ator Bacon's funeral will be held here
tomorrow.
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REPEAL OF PANAMA
CANAL TOLL ASSURED

Washington. D. c., Feb. 16.-As a
result of recent conferences with
senate leaders, President Wilson is
confident that the exemption provision
in the Panama canal act will be re-
pealed promptly. The president has
heard of no concerted opposition and
expects early action, he told callers to-
day.
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Elect AUGMENTED.

Vera Cruz, Feb. 16.-The United
States battleships Utah, Delaware and
Florida arrived here today, bringing
up the strength of the American fleet
living off this port to ten battleships.
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CINCINNATI MAKES
ITS PLEA FOR BANK

Cincinnati, Feb. 16.-Secretary of
the Treasury McAdoo and Secretary of
Agriculture Houston today were pre-
paIed to hear arguments as to the ad-
yantages of Cincinnati as regional
bank center. At the same time delega-
tions from Louisville and indianapolis
were to be heard as to the respective
claims Of those cities for one of the
banks.
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CONGRESSMEN PLAN
TO VISIT THE MINES
Federation Attorneys Want
Striker to Accompany
Them as Guide

Houohton, Mich, Feb. TO-
Judge Flanningan this morning
sentenced James "~~~Ar Arthur
Davis, William G IolId
Dali innhNrnA r0r Io!oOS TpDT ro,,,
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Trinidad, Col, Feb. 16.-The scene
of the Colorado strike investigation by
the subcommittee of the house com.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
PRICE MOVES IN
NARROW LIMITS
Much Bearish Talk Heard
About Bureau Reports on
Cotton This Week

New Orleans, December THE price of
cotton moved within narrow limits today
and closed l point lower to points higher
than the last prices of Saturday. Much
bearish gossip was heard regarding the
bureau reports this week on ginning and
yield, but very little short cotton was
offered for sale. The market at all times
had steady tone. At the highest the
most active months were points over
Saturdays final figures and at their lowest
they were points under.
The statistical position was strength
ened by today's movement. Total ship
ments from all ports, including the coast
wise clearances, were 1926 bales, while
total port receipts were only 57.5o2 bales.
Total foreign exports were 7e,54s bales,
which bring exports thus far this season
up to 1.574,oSS bales.
Liverpool was seller in this market
in the early part of the session, but Offer
ings from this source were Offset by buy
ing orders from Germany. Some Local
brokers are beginning to look upon Ger
man spinners and spot merchants as tl1eii
best customers for contracts.
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FIRST SESSION OF
CONVENTION TO BE
HELD THIS MORNING
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cabaret performance, but 1t is stated that
a programme of unusual features has
been prepared The officials of the club
expect at least 200 present
The ladies of the convention will be en-
tertained at the Lyric theatre tonight,
while the cabaret is being staged at the
press club, but they will be Joined later
by their husbands at the hotel.
The arrivals this morning will include
Homer f. Neisz of Chicago, reigning Jup-
tier of the order of Jovians. He is from
Chicago. MIR. Neisz has devoted a great
deal of attention to the work of the
Jovians and has succeeded in building
that organization UP until its member
ship is over 1900 men Of electrical con-
nections. Frank s. Price of Boston,
chairman of the eastern division, will
also arrive today as will Edwin b. Bar
tram, John Easterbrook, T. Ii. Green,
Fred l.. Henson, j. w. Johnston, w. E..
Robertson, Charles ID. Wayne, Col. H..
V. Carter, Judge f. M. Debevois of New
York. counsel for the association, and
scores of Others
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New York. December 7.-Coffee was
more active today and there was a sharp
advance in prices on the bullish visible
supply figures, tn continued firmness of
Brazil. and reports of an improving de-
mand from Europe. The opening was II
to 80 points higher for futures and the
market closed at net advance of 80 TO Al
points. Sales were reported of 5000 bags
December, $500; January. 602c; February
6.09c; March, 619c; April, 6.26c; May, 6.34c
June, 6.19c; July, 709c; August, 7.17c: Sep
TENDER, 7.25c; October, lac; November
1880. Private cables reported high grades
We're becoming scarce in Brazil. The Wis
tble supply statement based on European
estimates of stocks held abroad indico ted
decrease of 15S624 bags for November,
compared with an increase of 47S945 last
year, making worlds stocks on December
j. l0,l5l,406 bags, against 131S9,12l last
year. Spot firm; Rio No. Z, 6sc; Santos,
NO. 4, loo. Firm offers ranged from $50
to 800 for Santos As in the cost and freight
market and around 635 to 675 for Rio rs
The Brazilian cables reported an adj
vance of 100 refs in Santos at 5000 for AS.
Rio unchanged. Brazilian port receipts,
5000; Jundiahy, $1,000 Rio unchanged to
sd higher at lid.
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TO RESUME STOCK
DEALING SATURDAY
Governing Board of the Ex-
change Decides to Reopen
With Restricted Trading

New York. December 7.-Dealings in
stocks ON the New York stock exchange,
Shich came to abrupt halt at the close
of business July 80, last, because of the
disturbed financial conditions abroad. are
to be resumed under certain restrictions
next Saturday.
The governing body of the exchange
today empowered the special committee
of five, which has exercised full super
vision over stock dealings during the pc
Rod of enforced closure, to take such
action at the same time defining the
epommittees powers under the laws of
the exchange. -
The list of stocks which may be bought
and sold under the new regulations in
cluded nearly 200 issues out of a total
Of the 565 listed on the exchange. No
restrictions will be imposed on shares
selling at or under SIS. A number of
active. If unimportant. stocks come with
in this figure. as well as numerous In
dustrials.
The restricted list embraces many of
the better known industrials and vir-
'tually all the railway issues which form
no part Of the so-called international
group. 1t does not include United States
Steel, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific
Canadian Pacific, Baltimore and Ohio
and New York Central all of which
are extensively held abroad. Canadian
Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio were the
most active of American stocks in the
Berlin market. The principal reason fol
the exclusion of these stocks appeared to
be based upon the belief that foreign
owners and allied interests might pre-
cipitate a heavy selling movement If OPP
portunity afforded,
Trading in stocks, with the exception
of those under $15 is to be conducted
on the same basis as that which now
applies to bonds, namely, strictly fol
cash and not under minimum prices tc
be established by the committee from
time to time.