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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
One-fourth of Total Vote
at 2 O'Clock Was Cast
By the Ladies
UNUSUALLY LARGE
NUMBER POLLED
Out Of 1888 Votes More
Than 600 Are Those Of
s,n,,Ss s,,ns,s the Fairer Sex

The special election that Is being
held in Ottumwa today shows that the
voters are taking more than ordinary
interest and the women are factor
in the election.
This Is seen in the large early vote
cast. At 2 o'clock this afternoon more
than 1890 votes were cast and Of this
number their were 612 cast by women.
Autos have been busy about the city
since early this morning and the clear
ing of the sky at noon has had a ten
dency to increase the number Of
voters especially among the women.
When the total cast was secured
from the various polling places this
afternoon it was seen that within one
hundred Of the total vote was cast.
That each side has been hard at work
was easily apparent to anyone who
visited the several polling places. 1t
was also apparent from the activities
Of the different sides that the vote
is going to be somewhat divided.
The manner in which the various
wards reported showed considerable
difference in the total votes cast.
However, it can be said that In the
wards that reported the least vote at
O'Clock a large number Of the per-
sons employed in large factories re-
side and will not be able to vote until
after they finish their days work.
The wards and the vote cast when
taken this afternoon Is as follows:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
SPANISH SOLDIERS
ROUT TR|DESMEN
MOORs GATHER AT STRONGHOLD
AND ARE DRIVEN OUT AFTER
BLOODY BATTLE.

Tetuan, Morocco, Feb. 2.-Hundreds
of Moorish tribesmen fell in stub
bornly contested battle with Spanish
troops on Friday at Beni-Salem south
Of this town, The Spsnishe reported
-sitsir own -Eosseg inday sb fouf otissefss =
and twenty-five men killed and four
officers and 116 men wounded.
Scouts brought in the Information 70
headquarters early last week that
some thousands Of Moorish tribesmen
had taken up strong positions In the
rocky Businesses and ravines at Benz
Salem. The Spanish commander in
chief Immediately ordered out COL
umn composed of cavalry, artillery and
infantry to attack them.
The battle began at an early hour
Thursday and lasted all day, the
Moors holding their positions with
great tenacity. They were finally
forced to retreat, leaving large pro-
portion of their number dead or
wounded on the field.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
AVIATORS TO TRY A
TRIP AROUND WORLD

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 2.-Three
hundred thousand dollars, and perhaps
more, will be offered in prizes to aero
nauts who race around the world In
any type of motor driven air craft un-
der the auspices of the Panama Pacific
International Exposition Co.
Of this sum $15O,000 will be given
direct by the exposition company, and
subscription arrangements on foot for
securing the remainder are said to in
dicate a larger sum than $500, 900. 1t
is said to be the largest prize fund ever
offered for a single sporting event
The race, the climax Of the worlds
aeronautical activities, is to start early
in May, 1915. Contestants will be al
lowered into a grave within the shad-
the flight of approximately $4,000 miles
around the globe. The race starts and
finishes on the grounds of the Panama
Pacific exposition and the course Hes
east from San Francisco.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
WILSON FAVORS
LITERARY TEST
Such is Opinion Of Those
Who Are Nearest to the
Chief Executive
Is NOT IN FULLEST
ACCORD, HOWEVER
Has Been Hearing Various
People on Subject and
Printing for Action

Washington, D. c., Feb. 2.--Though
President Wilson regards it as univer
sally agreed that there should be some
restriction to prevent what is known
as assisted immigration" he has not
announced his position on the literacy
test in pending immigration bills, and
has indicated that he would not do so
until consulted by leaders in congress.
The senate committee on immigration
has announced that it will seek the
presidents advice in the matter.
The president has been giving audi
ences OF late to many interested in
that phase of immigration legislation
and there is said to be some ground
for the belief that he may suggest GER
tain notifications in the literacy test
as now proposed.
The Rev. Sidney L. Gulick, lecturer
at the Imperial university Of Japan,
discussed immigration today with the
president. Under arrangements made
by the federal council Of the churches
of Christ in America. which includes
thirty Protestant denominations, the
Rev. Mr.. Gulick has been visiting lead
ing cities suggesting a new immigra-
ton policy. He suggested to the pres
ident his plans to treat all nations on
basis of equality, "renouncing all in
vidious legislation and differential
treatment" by allowing only maxim
UNI annual immigrations of national
ties by a fixed percentage Of those al
ready here and naturalized. ...Er
Secretary of Labor Wilson informed
congress today that he was not op-
posed to the principle of the literacy
test. He recommended making the
immigration bill more drastic in sew
eral particulars, especially in regard
to white slavery and skilled labor
ers imported under contract as well
as unskilled labor, be barred. Pro-
visions to bar aliens who have COM
mitted crime or misdemeanOr involv-
ing moral turpitude where convicted or
not, and to deport aliens committing
crimes in this country, also was asked
OF 1,01. 900 migrants who came dur
ing 1918, one percent was Asiatic, he
reported, and added that of the total
&c per cent will be barred by a literacy
test. House democrats will caucus to-
morrow night on the party policy to-
ward the Raker bill for the exclusion
of Asiatics.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
CITIZENS TO STOP VICE
Residents of Paterson, N. j., Organize
to Cleanse the City of immoral
Conditions.

Paterson, N. J., Feb. AT two mass
meetings, one for men and one for
women held here yesterday, a commit
tee Of 100 vigilantes was appointed to
cleanse the city Of vice. This action fol-
lowed an investigation by the minister
ial alliance. the results of which after
being presented to Mayor Robert Fl.
Fordyce were made public last week.
The report dealt with alleged violation
of the liquor laws, laXiety in the control
Of dance halls and prevalence of white
slavery.
Many prominent citizens have volun-
teered to act on the vigilance commit
tee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
NEW EXPRESS RATE
EFFECTIVE TODAY

New York, Feb. 2.-The new sys-
tenn of interstate express rates on
scale 1G per cent lower than those
formerly prevailing became effective
today under orders issued by the inter.
state commerce commission.
On the same basis Of decrease IN
rates, the states OF Maine, Vermont,
Connecticut Pennsylvania Delaware,
West Virginia. Kentucky, Ohio. New
Jersey. Illinois and Louisiana are put.
ting into force a new system OF inter-
state express business.
The new interstate rates are based
on block system, the country being
divided into 826 blocks formed by the
intersection Of the meridians of longt-
tude and parallels Of. latitude.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
HALF OF CH|CAC0
GOES TO CHURCH
CONCERTED EFFORT RESULTS IN
OVER A MILLION PEOPLE
ATTENDING SERVICES.

Chicago, Feb. 2.-Estimates by
those leading in the go to
Church" Sunday movement indicated
that almost one-half of the 2,393,325
residents of Chicago attended services
,,,.estarday. tRhe ,sarnaai church attend
ance is 100000, and the attendance on
this occasion was about 100000, in
dicating that 100000 persons made an
unusual effort. 0r"
The increase was divided among the
lila churches and missions in the
city. although few of the 22O Catholic
churches actively Joined in the move
ment.
An almost perfect winter day aided
the plans Of those behind the move
ment. There was snow everywhere,
cold crisp air and glorious sunshine.
Time had been given after the last
snow fall for the sidewalks to be
cleaned, and in this cleaning volun-
teers from many churches took an ac-
tive part
Autos and Phones Used.
There was no excuse for anyone to
stay away from church. In many dis
tricts the churches provided automo-
biles to carry those unable to walk.
In other districts the watchers took
note of those absent from morning
service and called them by telephone
urging their attendance.
In many churches there were over
flow services in other buildings. In
others the basement was thrown open
to accommodate the crowds Of wor-
shippers, and in scores of churches the
pastors repeated portions Of their SER
mons to an audience in the chapels.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
STRIKE BREAKERS GUARDED
Detachment of Soldiers Travel on
Train With Miners Imported into
Colorado Fields.

Pueblo, Colo, Feb. 2.-Guarded by a
detachment of militamen, a special
train bearing sixty strikebreakers left
here today for the Radiant mine of the
Victor American Fuel Co.
The train was the same that was
held up and fired on by band of 200
strikers near williamsburg Saturday
morning, the engineer being forced to
put back to this city. General Chase
detailed detachment of infantry from
Trinidad to guard the train On its sec
ond attempt to reach Radiant
At Florence an extra detachment of
twenty troopers and a machine gun
will be taken on board.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
CLARK CAMPAIGNS
IN SECOND DISTRICT

Muscatine, Feb. 2.-Pride in what
the democratic party has accomplished
since it came into control Of the gov
eminent less than a year ago, and con-
fidence in the program of the admins
traton to complete the work Of carry
ing out the promises of the party's
platform, was voiced here Saturday
night by Speaker Champ Clark in a
campaign speech for Henry Vollmer,
democratic nominee for congress to
succeed the late Representative irwin
Pepper.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
Alimony Club is
Costly Feature of
New York'S JailS
!. \ = + !. :. !. !. :. + :. !. !.

/ New York, Feb. 2.-Sheriff
! Max S. Gifenhagen, in report
+ to the board of estimate on the
+ cost of maintaining the Ludlow
: street jail--the home Of the ali
+ mony club-declares it would
+ be cheaper for New York coun-
+ ty to pay the alimony which
+ the prisoners confined in the
: Jail refuse to pay, allow them
+ their liberty and close the build
+ ing than to continue the present
. rate of expenditures. The sher-
+ ifs report shows that 1t costs
. about $3.50 a day to house and
+ feed each prisoner,
+ Ludlow street Jail for the last
+ few years has been given over
almost entirely to the incarcera-
. ton of men delinquent in their
+ payments of alimony to wives
!. and former wives.
/. i 4 J. !. !. !. !. !. :. !. j. !.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
WITHDRAWAL Of
MARINES ASKED
Haitien Authorities Claim
Presence of Sailors Is
Not Necessary
WANT BLUEJACKETS
RETURNED TO SHIPS
Citizens Committee Says
Revolution Is Being
Rapidly Squelched

Port Au Prince, Haiti, Feb. "A de-
mand for the withdrawal from the
Haitien capital OF the American and
German blue Jackets was presented
today to the members OF the foreign
diplomatic corps by the citizens com.
mittee today.
The committee, which was formed
after the fight of the president Of the
republic. points out that perfect tran
guilty has prevailed for some time in
the capital and therefore there is no
necessity for the further presence of.
foreign troops. ..
The port authorities forbade the
landing of a party of sixteen political
eXiles who arrived yesterday on board
of the German steamer Sardinia.
Among them were General Horelle
Monplaizier, former minister of war
and H. Pauleus Sannon, former Haitien
minister at Washington. The Sardin-
ia later left for Jamaica with the ex-
lilies still on board.
Reports from the south indicate SER
of government troops have executed a
number Of leading revolutionaries at
the ports of Aux Cayes and Acquin.
Among those killed was NJ Lavieux, a
former deputy and prominent citizen
General Datigue the military COVER
nor Of the southern Spro yipce. Is acting
I with vigor and suppressine with a
strong hand all attempts at revolu-
tionary outbreak.
Battle Is Fought.
Sharp fighting has occurred at Con
awe between the followers Of the two
rival revolutionary leaders, Senator
Davilmar Theodore and General Orezte
Zamor, formerly government delegate
at Haitien.
Only the most meager details were
obtainable today concerning the battle.
These came from the crews Of the
HaitIen naval vessels. which were ly-
ing at anchor in the roadstead Of Con
aives, but which left as soon as the
firing started.
The war craft arrived here today
and their officers assert that they saw
flames rising over vast area, giving
TGdStu lOI lie DSllSt llldl Tic City VI
Gonaives had been set on fire.
The German cruiser Vineta left i'm
mediately for Gonaives to investigate.
Senator Theodore who announced
several days ago that he would take
supreme command Of the rebels. was
understood to be marching with his
followers on the capital His rival,
General Zamor was reported to have
left Gonaives for the same destination
at the head of the revolutionary troops.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
FREEZE TO DEATH
UNDER AUTOMOBILE

Lexington, KY, Feb. 2.-Leslie Ed
wards, % years old. was frozen to
death and Buford Terhune, aged 22,
was nearly suffocated and, probably
will die from exposure as a result Of
being caught under an automobile
which turned turtle and landed in a
creek near here last night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
FORTUNES ARE LIABLE.

Washington, D. c., Feb, 2.-The su-
preme court held today that the pro-
visions of Arizona law, exempting priv
ate fortunes of stockholders from LA
biIity for an Arizonai corporations
debts. were not effectiIe in all states
where the corporatIo' DO business.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
SERVES JAIL TERM
FOR ANOTHER MAN

Jackson, Miss, Feb. "A. D. Oliver
a. merchant of Thomasvlle, Ga, re-
turned to his home today after serving
two months in a Mississippi prison the
victim of mistaken identity.
divers resemblance to man
known as l.. Charles Harding who es-
capped from prison at Aberdeen some
months ago caused his arrest last
November.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
AUSTRALIA SENDS BEEF
First Shipment Of Frozen Meat Sent
by Way of Pacific Ocean Ar
rives in Seattle.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 1.-Two million
pounds of frozen beef and muttons, the
first direct shipment of this kind ever
sent from Australia to Seattle, arrived
today on the British ship Waimate.
Officers of the company importing the
meat say regular shipments from Aus
tralia to Seattle will follow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03
JEWISH ORDER MEETS.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 2--Three
hundred Jews representing million
and a half members of the Independ-
ent Order of B'nai Birth, district No.
/. met in annual convention here to-
day Last years corps OF officers
were reelected for 1914.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03

stances were that Mr.. Pindell had said
that he could only accept the post for
a year. because he did not feel that he
could be absent from his business for
any longer period. No mention it was
said, was made of any diplomatic task
or duties.
A senate committee investigated
the correspondence and recommended
the confirmation of Mr.. Pindell.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-03


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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-07

Washington, D. president VIII
son has added two wen-mown engi-
neers, Lieut.. Frederick Moars and w.
c. Edes, to the Alaskan Engineering
Commission which viii have charge
Of the location of the government
railroads in Alaska. Lieut. Moars was
chief engineer OF. the Panama Rail
road and was recommended to the
president by Col Cocktails. Edes car
ried the Santa -Fe andzthes Southern
Pacific through some Of the most diff
ficult stretches of southern, Califor
mia. In the photograph the two .engi-
neers are shown studying "a map OF
Alaska
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-06-12
BURKE IS OUT FOR SENATOR
Ex-State Senator From Green Bay
Announces Candidacy on Econ
omy Platform.

Green Bay.-Timothy Burke, form
er sheriff, former assemblyman and
senator, formally announced mis- can
didacy for the Republican nemina-
ton for United States senator.
Mr.. Burke declares against arbitra-
ton of the canal tolls. He denounces
the payment of money to Colombia.
He demands more popular govern
ment. He declares that the people
erred in voting for change from the
old Republican protective tariff idea.
ION the question of expenditures,
both state and national, we are all
aware that the cost of everything
has increased during the past decade,
and that the people require more
from the government than they did
years ago." says Mr.. Burke. "But
whatever may have been the mistake
of the past, the dawn of retrench-
ment is at hand. but retrenchment
without retrogression. =
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-06-12
U. S. BODY IS UPHELD
SUPREME COURT HOLDS COM.
MISSION RATE MAKING POW
Err LEADS ALL OTHERS.
DECISION IS VERY SWEEPING
Believed to Be Most Thorough Declar-
alton in Favor Of the Governments
Authority Yet Made by the Supreme
Court of the v. S.


Washington, June 10-That the
rate making power of the interstate
commerce commission takes prece-
dence over the jurisdiction of state
commissions in situations where the
reasonableness of interstate rates Is
called into question was shown when
the U. S. Supreme court handed down
efforts of shippers of Shreveport, La.
to prevent alleged discrimination
against them by the Texas railroad
commission in favor of Houston and
Dallas, Tex.
The decision is believed to be one
of the most sweeping declarations
in favor of the dominant authority Of
the federal government that the Su-
preme court has yet made.
The interstate commerce commits
sion found that class and fother rates
from Shreveport to Texas points were
unreasonable and ordered rates to be
equalized so that Shreveport would
not be Disseminated against in favor
of Dallas and Houston.
Justice Hughes said there we're sew
eral ways of conforming to the COM
missions order Reviewing the OBJ
lection of the railroads that the COM
mission could not reduce intrastate
rates to conform with interstate rates.
Justice Hughes said the power of con-
gress was adequate to meet all the
emergencies that arise out of local
interference with national inter
course.
Justice Hughes said that congress
not the state, might prescribe the rule
when state and national interests
conflict
The Shreveport litigation grew out
of protest made by shippers OF
Shreveport, La, against discrimina
| ton by the Texas railway commits
sion. The Louisville railroad com
mission joined In this protest. 1t was
contended that the Texas commission
fixed rates so that business which
/ should have come to Shreveport be
cause of its geographical location near
the Texas line, went to Houston and
Dallas. In other words, Shreveport
could not get business In competitive
territory in Texas-territory which
was fair commercial field for the
activities of all three cities. The
Louisianans appealed to the inter
state commerce commission, claim
ing that the rates from Shreveport
to Texas points on the Texas Pacific
railway and the Houston East &
West Texas railway were unreason,
able and discriminatory. The com.
mission decided they were unreason
able and prescribed lower interstate
rates.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-06-12
THREE BRANDON YOUNG PEOPLE
LOSE LIVES IN oozE AT BOT
TOM OF MUD LAKE.
YOUNG HEROINE DROWNED
Rushes Back Into Lake in Futile At
tempt to Save Her 6rother-Two
Drown Near Oshkosh When
Boat capsizes.

Crandon.- Jessie, Hugh and Perry
Smith, 20, IS and 10 years old, Of
this city were drowned in Mud Lake,
shallow body of water with ?. bot
tom of mud springs.
The unfortunate children, together
with two other children of the family
and young neighbor, Lester Gran
dine, went bathing in the lake. The
party soon became caught in the mud
which acted like quick sand. Young
Grandine worked his way out and
with boat brought all ashore but
Perry, Jessie, the oldest girl, recov-
cred and rushed back into the lake
and lost her life in frantic attempt
to save Perry Hugh was dead be-
fore physicians reached the scene of
the disaster.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-06-12

Philadelphia, June 6.-George Cros-
sin, nineteen years old, messenger
for the Corn Exchange National bank
of this city, was robbed of over $4,000
In cash. drafts and checks in a crowd
on Market street.
London. June 6.-The suffragette
who appealed to King George at the
court levee to stop the forcible feed
ing of women prisoners was identified
as Miss Mary Bloomfield, daughter of
Lady Bloomfield. Miss Blomfield's sis
ter was also present when the appeal
was made.
Montreal. Que, June 6.-The COM
mission to investigate the Empress of
Ireland wreck will open its sessions
at Quebec June is.
San Francisco, June --Taraknath
Das. Hindu postgraduate student at
the University of California, was adj
mitted to citizenship. He is the fourth
Hindu to become an American citi-
zen.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-06-12
3 KILLED IN A STORM
six HURT IN CYCLONE WHICH
DESTROYS IOWA TOWN.
Electrical Storm Does Great Damage
to Northern lndiana--Loss VIII
Reach 100000.

Mason City, Ia, June 9.-Three
persons were killed and six injured
by cyclone which partially demol-
ished the town of Sanborn, near here,
and caused considerable damage in
the territory surrounding that place
according to advices received here.
Telegraph and telephone communica-
tion with Sanborn was destroyed by
the storm and only meager details
have been received here.
Automobiles loaded with food and
medical supplies and clothing were
dispatched to Sanborn. According to
reports received here, ten residences.
four business buildings, two grain
elevators and the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st. Paul roundhouse were razed.
Scores OF other buildings in the town
and in the surrounding country were
damaged
Mrs. B. l.. Fisk and P. w Yotuma,
sixteen, we're killed when their homes
were demolished. Patrick Doherty
was missing today and it was believed
his body was buried in the debris.
Among the severely injured were j.
B. Long and Mrs. G. W. Bonner, both
of whom were struck by falling
wreckage.
Laporte, Ind, June 9.-The electri-
cal storm which passed over North.
ern Indiana did great damage The
losses are the heaviest in the rural
districts where. number Of barns
and farmhouses were struck by light
ming and burned to the ground. The
Fine Lake summer residence of C. NJ
Hyde, Chicago, architect, containing
many valuable curios and deliberately
furnished, was struck by lightning and
destroyed. Insurance men say the
losses in the northern Indiana tier Of
counties may reach 100000
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-06-12
WILL ACCEPT TOLLS PLAN
President Wilson Expected to Agree
to the Amendments Proposed
In Congress.

Washington. June 9-President WI.
son is expected to accept the senate
amendments to the Panama tolls ex-
emption repeal, specifying that the
United States does not waive its right
to discriminate in favor of its own
shipping, but he does not feel that
the senate gives It's assent to the re-
peal in ''ungrudging measure" by at.
taching amendments. Mr.. Wilson
takes the position that as legislation
in no way valves treaty rights he may
accept the measure, although he de
sired passage of the repeal without
limitation. The senate judiciary com,
mittee voted to begin work imme.
diately on the Clayton omnibus trust
bill passed last week by the house.