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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-24
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13

Leaders of the Copper Mine Strikers
Deserving Field; Cold Weather Brings
Added Suffering to Destitute Families

Houghton. Mich Jan. 12.--Further
depletion of the executive forces of
the Western Federation of Miners was
apparent today in the copper strike dis
trict. The latest departure was that
Of O. N. Hilton, chief counsel of the
federation, who boarded train early
today, giving Leadville, Colo, as his
destination and the fact that he had
some cases coming to trial there as
the reason for his going. It also be-
came known that Charles Tanner audi
tor of the federation who was deported
and returned with Charles II. Meyer,
had gone to Ishpeming and Negaunee,
in the iron district Of the upper pen
insula. ..a
1t was announced by r. S. Mack
enzie, who alone represents the execu-
tive council of the federation here,
now that both Tanner and Hilton are
to return.
Below zero temperatures accom-
panied by snow flurries, caused some
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increased activity among union relief
committees here today. 1t was said,
however, that except for additional re-
quisitions for coal and fire wood there
would be no greatly increased de-
n:ands on union funds.
A different story came from the Of
flee of Miss Clarice Jones, in charge of
the Associated Charities in Calumet.
Some appeals for aid came as soon
as the office opened and preparations
we're made to handle a rush of appli-
Cants if the storm continues.
Miss Jones acknowledged that one of
her difficulties was to persuade strik-
ers to accept relief from any other
source than the union In this con-
nection she recalled Der testimony be-
fore Governor Ferris that during her
Christmas campaign she had found
many homes in which the big heating
stoves common among the miners
households, stood dismantled because
there was not enough fuel available
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13
COLD WAVE HITS
WHOLE COUNTRY
Thermometer Takes Sudden
Drop Beginning in West
and Moving East

Washington, D. c., Jan. 12.-The
first winter weather of the new year
and the first real cold snap of the
present winter was spreading gener-
ally over the country today.
The cold wave was central this
morning over extreme western Mime
sofa and advancing eastward. Very
low temperatures prevailed every
where east of the Rocky mountains.
except in the northeastern part Of the
country. A reading Of 80 degrees be-
low zero was recorded at White River.
Canada
The low temperatures are predicted
to continue in the upper lake region,
the Ohio valley and in the south where
frost tonight will be felt as far south
as Miami Fla The cold wave is ex-
pected to advance eastward rapidly
reaching the Atlantic coast by Tues
day morning. Generally fair weather
is predicted but storm warnings are
displayed on the Atlantic coast from
Hatteras to Eastport, Maine. and on
the Pacific coast from San Francisco
northward. r.
Cold wave warnings have been is
sued for the northern part Of Illinois
western Ohio, West Virginia. New
York, except the extreme west portion,
the north and west portions Of Penn
sylvania and western New England.
Winter Hits Chicago.
Chicago. Jan! 12.-The first real
winter weather in Chicago rode in a
high wind over night and ~ today
thermometers in the more exposed
positions were at zero or only slightly
above. Advertising signs and windows
were wrecked by the wind and much
suffering was reported among the
poor. Hundreds of homeless who had
not even the requisite nickel or dime
to enter the cheap lodging houses
were sheltered at police stations.
Big Drop in Iowa.
Des MOines. Jan. pa drop of
nearly 80 degrees in temperature was
recorded throughout central Iowa
early today In Des Moines the gov
ernment thermometers stood 1.3 above
zero at 6 o'clock.
Burlington. Jan. 12.-Last night was
the coldest of the year at this place.
the mercury dropping from % to 3
degrees above zero within twelve
hours. The sudden change in the
has caused much suffer
ing.
Duluth. Mimi. Jan. 12.-Breaking by
a few hours all previous local weather
bureau records for sustained mild
winter, Duluth street thermometers
shortly after midnight last night be-
gan skidding downward until at a.
M. tie mercury stood at 10 to 4 de-
grees below zero. On the ranges it
is much colder.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13
THAN| IN LINE To
SECURE LIBERTY
COMMISSION REPORTS THAT HE
is SANE ENOUGH TO BE AD-
MiTTED TO BAIL.

New York Jan. 12.--Attorneys,
alienists and others who have been
participants in the trials and insanity
hearings Of Harry X. Thaw received
the news of the cOmmissiOn's report
which decided that he is sane with con-
flicting emotions, some expressing
pleasure at the findings, other re-
iterating convictions that Thaw Is in
sane. Thaw would not be a public
menace if he were released on bail,
according to the report Of the commits
sion appointed by Federal Judge
Aldrich to inquire into the state Of
ThaW's mentality.
The report says the commission
finds Thaw is not now afflicted with
any of the mental diseases from which
he was suffering when he slew Stan
ford White.
Plans Business Career.
Pittsburgh Pa, Jan. 12.-Roger
O'Mara, trustee for the estate of Harry
X. Thaw and his confidential adviser
said today that while no definite plan
had been formed for TAaw if he is re-
leased on bail he would probably come
to Pittsburgh and go into business.
Court action to establish Thaw's
sanity in the Pennsylvania courts will
be reopened," declared O'Mara. "He
has the ability to start and maintain
a successful business and he will do
It," ...
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13
Breeders of SlUine Declare
War Against Fake Serum

Ames, Jan. 12.-War on fake hog
cholera serum in Iowa and in the Unit
ed States was declared by the Iowa
Swine Breeders association at their
annual meeting here by the adoption
of resolution asking Senator Kenyon
to Introduce bill in the U. S. Senate
requiring the federal inspection OF all
serum and of all commercial serum
plants. The Iowa legislature will also
Le urged to pass a law requiring iE-
spection of all serum. produced in this
state.
That no progress can be made 80
ward stamping out the disease until
there Is more confidence among the
farmers in the efficacy of good serum
was the declaration Of w. J. Kennedy
director of agricultural extension.
Fake serums auJ so-called hog
cholera cures have caused immense
losses in Iowa and seriously impaired
the confidence of the farmers In all
serums." said Professor Kennedy.
Every drop of serum should be sub
jected to rigid federal and state in
spection."
J. H. Thatcher told Of the remark.
able success with serum on the Iowa
farms. "In the past three years we
have treated 1900 pure bred hogs and
have never lost an animal although
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13

the disease has been introduced into
the herd number Of times. Every
hog born on the place and every hog
purchased is treated with serum. We
have been able to build up an immune
herd through consistent use of good
serum"
DR.. C. H. STANCE, director Of the
state serum plant, warned the swine
breeders that they should begin now
to prepare against hog cholera next
summer 1--WE have more than a mil
lion cubic centimeters of potent serum
in store now. but that will not be a
drop In the bucket If hog cholera gets
the start in Iowa it had last summer.
We have one-seventh Of all the logs
in the United States here in Iowa
worth from sixty to seventy millions
Of dollars. Every breeder and evory
agricultural organization should get
supply of serum on hand to use at the
first out break Of the disease
That the serum made at the state
plant at Ames which Is tested on nogs
for it's potency, has been used in more
than 1900 Iowa herds this past faH
witt; losses Of less than per cent was
the statement of DR.. STANCE. In but
three cases did serious losses occur:
in none of these was the serum found
to be at fault. a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13
WILSON IN GOOD HEAL TIL
President Is Returning After Vacation
Much Rested and Ready to Re-
sumo His Duties.

On Board President Wilson's Special
West Point, Ga, Jan. 12.-President
Wilson today journeyed homeward
ready to take up governmental prob
lens with renewed vigor. He looked
physically refreshed by his Vacation
of nearly three weeks at Pass Chris,
tian, Miss, and appeared in better
health than at any time since his in
auguration.
The president told members of his
party that he might go to the gulf
coast again for winter vacation. His
desire for isolation was courtennslv
observed during his stay there and he
was not annoyed by the horde Of call
ers who daily seek to see him at the
white house.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13
GERMAN FISHERMAN
ARE FLOODED OJT

Koeslin. Germany. Jan. 12.-Ihe
water receded along the coast OF the
Baltic today and ended for the present
the danger to the villages which have
been inundated for several days. The
residents who had taken refuge on the
surrounding elevations returned to
their homes, which, however. are al.
most uninhabitable while food ana 1uei
are scarce.
Prince Eitel Frederick, as vicroy OF
Pomerania, arrived at koeslin today 70
take personal charge OF the relief o.
the stricken fisher folk.
A committee under the patronage of
the crown prince has opened SUB.
scription for the succor OF the flood
sufferers, many of whom have lost
practically everything they possessed.
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CONTINUED on Page 80
"PINK SHIRT TWINS"
BREAK OUT OF JAIL

Bridgeton, N j., Jan. 1.-TWO pris'
oners known in police circles as the
"Pink Shirt Twins" sawed and fought
their way out of the Cumberland
county Jail here early today. They cut
away two bars Of their cell. and using
them as weapons, beat guard and
trusty into unconsciousness. Ihey
then walked out of the jail.
The escaped prisoners are Harry
Jordan and Edward Haight. They We're
recently paroled from the penrentlary
in Philadelphia and were arrested mere
several months ago charged WITH
burglary, .',.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13
NEW YORK GANG
TO Be BROKEN UP
ACCIDENTAL KILLING OF PROMI-
NENT MAN, FURNISHES sTIMU-
LUIS TO THE POLICE.

New York, Jan. 12.-Thirty mem
bers of east side gangs today will be-
gin serving five days work house SEN
tences and "Dopey Benny Fein, lead
er of band that bears his name, and
three Of his lieutenants are being held
without bail on a direct charge OF
homicide in connection with the MUIR
der on Friday night Of Frederick
Straus. A bullet fired by members Of
Fein's gang at an enemy, struck
Straus as he was passing a hall where
the gansters and their friends were
holding dance.
The murder of Straus, who was a
prominent German politician and as
sistant clerk Of the city court, came
at a most inopportune time for the
gansters. The police dragnet to clear
the city Of professional criminals
needed just such an occurance to in
crease its scope to include the men,
bers of waring gangs who have ter
rorized the east side for several years.
The thirty men sentenced to the
work house were arrested in raid
upon club. the first since the order
last week to clean up the city. Many
other arrests were made and several
men must stand trial for violating the
Sullivan law which prohibits the carry
ing of revolvers or other fire arms.
From the standpoint Of the police.
the killing of Straus is of more i'm
portance toward breaking up gang vio-
lence in New York than was the muir
der two years ago Of the gambler
Herman Rosenthal for which former
Police Lieutenant Charles Becker and
four gunner were convicted and are
now confined in the death house at
Cino Cinr .
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13
KAISER WILLIAM WORKING
Germans Ruler Vies With Laborers in
Saving and PiIing Timber
On An Estate.

Potsdam, Germany, Jan. 12.-Em-
peror William for several days past
has joined his day laborers in saving
and splitting wood on the imperial es-
tate surrounding Sans Souci palace.
He was advised by his physician to
take a course of manual labor. Ac-
cordingly he spends every forenoon in
the grounds working zealously with
the labOrers.
His majesty is said to take great
pride in piling the fuel into neat heaps
which he then presents to the laborers
for use in their homes.
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to keep it and the kitchen ranges In
use
Among the mining companies there
was an optimistic note, based on the
daily arrivals of volunteer workmen
and the fact that 400 more picked men
are to be impoi 'his week. one
mine official est ?. ro,,.," 80"
would be added t"!ooS IgorIo,noo .
the end of the week. Otnel,,, ,,.-f''H ~
said they would consider themselves
lucky if half that number proved them
selves acceptable for underground Ia
Dor.
There was possibility of public
discussion by the companies of the de-.
partment of labor report issued Satur-
day. 1t was known that digest Of the
400 page document was expected from
the operators Washington attorney,
but whether this would come by mail
or wire was not known. The storm.
however, made the wire route uncer-
tain.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13
Vermilion Gives Adverse
Decision on Question Of
Assessed Property
els s lures LOWERED
IN MOST OF CASES
Statement Is Made That
Taxes Should Not Be-
Over 80%o of Value

An opinion by Judge G. w. Vermil'
ion was filed with w. T. Wilson, clerk
Of the district court, this morning IN
which the action of the Ottumwa
board of review In refusing to reduce
the valuations of certain properties
as fixed by the board for the purpose
of taxation Is reversed,
The court overrules the statements
that the statute authorizing an appeal
is unconstitutional, that the objections
Of the property owners were not speci-
fc enough, that the property owners
should have produced witnesses before
the board OF review in order to be
heard in an appeal in the district court
and that even if the board valued the
properties in question higher than
other taxable property in the city the
remedy was to raise the other property
and not to lower the property in ques.
tiOn. p
Further on in the opinion the court
finds that the board of review made
sharp raises on property in the center
of the city without disturbing the
property values in the rest of the CITY,
That some of the increases In the
value of business property equaled and
in a few cases exceeded one. hundred
per cent. That on the whole 1t is eyi-
dent that the properties involved in
the appeals are valued at much
larger per cent of the true marEet
value than those that were not raised
by the board.
It is further FOUND bs the court n 2 as-- ~
the residence property on tie Wf1ola
was valued by the board at not over
Sc per cent of the actual value; and
that merchandise was valued at not
over 40 per cent to 70 per cent and the
and public utility prop
critics were at a lower figure.
The court also finds that after con-
all classes Of evidence the
property involved in the appeals
should not he assessed at above 80 per
cent of the actual cash value. This
Is followed by tabulation in which IS
found the number of the case. the
name of the owner, the description Of
the property and the value at which
It shall be assessed.
It would seem in the majority OF the
cases that the assessment has been
cut from the assessment value placed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13
CITIZENS PREVENT
TRIAL FOR MURDER

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 12.-The
fourth trial of DR.. B. Clark Hyde,
charged with the mureder Of Col.
Thomas H. Swope was postponed again
today The county prosecutor set forth
that the case could not go to trial to-
day as set because of suit filed in the
circuit court last Saturday by two
Jackson county tax payers to enjoin
the county court from paying the ex-
pense of further prosecution Of the de-
fendant. Judge Porterfield then set
the case for January 10. -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-13
MINE ACCIDENTS
ARE ON INCREASE

Washington, .. G., Jan. 12.-Alarm-
ed by the increase of mine accidents
during 1913 when 1850 deaths were
recorded in the United States, the
greatest number since the federal bu-
reau of mines was created. John
Mitchell. former president of the
United Mine Workers, Vice President
Hays of the union, Secretary Lane of
the interior. and DR.. John A. Holmes
director of the federal bureau confer
red here today to discuss the probable
cause of the increase and a possible
remedy.
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SEALS ARE BROKEN
AT RAMPOLLA HOME

Rome, Jan. 12.-The seals were re-
moved from the apartment of the late
Cardinal Rampolia today in the pres
ence of representatives of all parties
interested in his estate. An inventory
was taken of everything found in the
residence.
In view Of the reported disappear
ance Of the last testament Of the dead
cardinal the investigation judge has
cited several witnesses to appear be-
fore him tomorrow.
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Refugees From Ojinaga to
Be Fed BY Americans at
Big Military Camp
REBELS IN CHARGE
OF CAPTURED CITY
Slogan Of Conqueror Now Is
"On to Mexico City" to
Displace Huerta

Washington, D. c., Jan. 12.-Dispo
sition of the 1000 defeated Mexican
troops and refugees who fled to Pre-
sidio Texas from Ojinaga will be en-
tirely in the hands of Brig. General
Tasker H. Bliss, commanding the Am
erican border forces, the war depart
ment so announced today. General
Bliss reported he had authorized Major
McName to move the prisoners to Mar
fa
Secretary Garrison said there would
be no change in the policy toward
escaping MeXicans, despite the fact
the feeding and care of so great num-
her will be a problem. The prisoners
will be detained under guard. General
Bliss report contained this summary
of the border situation from Major Nc.
Name:
Still Impossible to obtain the num-
her of federals here. Am organizing
them into companies and regiments;
will report exact number as soon as
known. Account of the great distance
from railroad great difficulty in secur-
ing supplies together with the fact
that they are in immediate vicinity OF
their enemy, recommend that all the
prisoners be forwarded to Maria for
movement to such places as may be
designated. Great number federals'
horses here am purchasing supplies
necessary Immediately.
General Mercado has furnished GER
rtificate.in case Of General Mancilla,
Have liberated him General Salazer
and Orozco with few followers appar-
emily have made escape from Ojinaga
early in fight and were not seen by our
patrol Estimated federals on hand g.
OO0."
The Red Cross has directed that its
agents at Maria cooperate with the
military in establishing the Mexlcans
in detention camp there.
On to Mexico City.
Presidio Texas, Jan. 12.-Believing
that the retreat of the federal army
from Ojinaga. Mexico, has completely
crushed the Huerta government in the
north of Mexico, General Francisco
Villa today said he would begin tomor-
row to move his army to Chihuahua
preparatory to his campaign south
ward.
Since all the federals who were in
Ojinaga, have fled to the United
States General Villa said he would
leave only a few soldiers on the bor-
der near here At chihuahua he ex-
poets to have force of ten thousand
men from which to draw in attack on
Zacatecas, Aqua Calientes and Quad
alajara.
'The defeat Of the northern division
of the federal army leaves us concern
ed only with the SOUTH said General
Villa. "The few remaining federal
garrisons on the west and east coasts
will be driven out by the rebel forces
now surrounding them. Mexico City
has always been my destination"
Refugees Cared For.
The little village of Ojinaga is a
wreck from it's recent bombardment
and subsequent capture by the rebels.
but General Villa ordered it put in
condition. According to General
Ortega no military executions have oc.
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VOTE DOWN CUMMINS'
CONSTITUTION PLAN

; Washington, D. c., Jan. 12.--The
"open gate" resolution to make the
constitution amendable by state action
without initiative action in congress
proposed by Senator Cummins. was
voted down today by the judiciary
committee. Mr.. Cummins making
minority report, however will urge
the senate to adopt and send it to tht
states for ratification.
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AGREE ON PLAN TO
DISSOLVE RAILROAD

New York, Jan. 12.-Howard Elliott.
chairman of the board of directors of
the New Haven railroad. returned
from Washington this morning and
went into conference with the road
attorneys on the subject Of agreement
reached with Attorney General Nc
Reynolds for the dissolution and re.
organization of the New Haven system.
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FROZEN TO DEATH.

Jauer, Persia, Jan. 12.-Seven mem
bers of Russian family who had been
employed in the vicinity OF this town
was frozen to death in blizzard to
day while tramping back to Russia ~
order to save railroad fare.
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MEXICAN FAILS IN
HIS PLEA FOR LIFE

Washington. D. c., Jan. 12,-The SUI
preme court today refused to set aside
a death sentence of Texas courts on
Leor Cardenas Martinez. a Is year old
Mexican convicted of numbering Miss
Emma Brown near Sargosa, Texas.
Martinez asked the supreme court to
release him because he dared not ap-
pea, from the death sentence because
of fear of mob violence.
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VILLAGE is BURNED.

Venice, Italy, Jan. 12.-The entire
village of Castle Guglielmi today was
destroyed by fire ignited through the
overturning of cook stove. The three
thousand inhabitants escaped without
personal injury.