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n« V^-• 1 1 Ei'Sa-?. &k Wj 8 if •Sfcssr 1 VOLUME SIXTY-SIX lr$ General Instructs Mexican Mediation Delegates to That Effect -n •-"LHW:' «.s NEW PROBLEM NOW ?./Sm /n Matter of Chief Concern Is in Regard to Possible Successor to Ruler r*V"« 1*^ Washington, D. C., Mar 18.—General Huerta has authorized the Mexican mediation delegates to submit his resignation, in case such a course is found necessary to a settlement in peace nogtiatlons. This was stated positively in dispatches today from According to this information from Mexico City, General Huerta at first ly the question of the Tampico con flict, leading to the American occupa tion of Vera Crus. Later the Mexican dictator, it is said, came to recognize the necessity of a broader settlement and then conveyed to the delegates assurances that he was prepared to step down should this course be found necessary by them. jfflfS New Problem Arises.' The problem causing chief concern to diplomats in Mexico City now is that of the form of administration to be established during the Interim before a constitutionally elected presi dent could assume office. No intima tions oonoerning the name of a pos sible suocessor to Huerta were con tained in the dispatch, this subject be ing one in which it would be necessary to consult opinions of constitutional ... i»U«ud,oU#r leaders in Mexico. Supreme Court Justlce'Lamar and Frederick W. Lehman^ who will rep resent the United States at the peace conference at Niagara Falls, Ont., to day, arranged to leave Washington at ft o'clock tomorrow morning. This ar rangement will put the American dele gates at the scene of the conference about the time the Mexican delegates arrive there from New York. The information of Huerta's attitude now received through foreign diplo matic channels agrees with the view obtained by some of the close friends of the Mexicans during their stop here. According to this view the delegates realized that the present administra tion at Mexico City was fast going to pieces, and it was inevitable that Huerta give place to some other auth ority. It did not, however, disclose that Huerta had authorized his resigna tion, if they considered that course necessary, and this more definite pase was first made known in the dispatch through diplomatic channels. Delegates Not "Huertlstas." The Mexican delegates are not "Huertistas" but represent broadly the best elements in the federal districts desirous of bringing about an orderly government in that section and throughout Mexico. In that respect their wishes are believed to corres pond with the wishes and intention of the American government. Who will come after Huerta. whether an individual, or a provisional commission, is still a question, but it is gathered that the succession will not be likely to fall on military leaders who have come to prominence by arbi trary force. SUSPEND LUMBER RATE INCREASE V.'- Washington, D. C., May 18. posed increase in the freight rates on lumber in carloads from points in Louisiana to St. Louis, Mo., Cairo, III., and other transfer points, averaging about 2 cents a hundred pounds, today was suspended by the interstate com merce commission until Sept. 19. 1U8,,UU tllo HUERTJl SAYS HE WILL RESIGN IF NECESSARY FOR A SETTLEMENT CONFRONTS NATION thoroughly competent diplomatic compose the Mexican situation made a source in Mexico City, to one of the foreign representatives here and con- Wilson and Kins Haakon Send Centennial Message Is Washington, D. C., May 18.—Presi- personal good wishes for your continu dent Wilson and King Haakon VII. of Norway, have exchanged cable grams, the text of which was made known in Washington: "The White House, May 17, 1914. "His Majesty, Haakon VII., "King of Norway, Christiania. "In the name of the government and people of the United States, I extend to your majesty sincere felicitations on the centennial being celebrated to day in Norway. The government- of the United States is keenly sensible of the cordial feeling harbored in your enlightened and progressive country toward the United States, and in assur ing^you of the desire and aim of this, ,*iyiwin" Argentine Minister, First of South American Diplo mats, Arrives on Scene WILL COMPLETE CONFERENCE PLANS Everything Will ,Be in Readiness for Work to Start Right Niagara Falls, Ont., May 18.—With the arrival here shortly after 10 o'clock today of Romulo S. Noan, Argentine minister, the first of the South Amer ican mediators to reach the scene where they will formally open their conference Wednesday, the effort to real start. jurvigu niittOMuau'TO Accompanied by Robert F. Rose of firms intimations given by friends of s^ate the delegates bare yesterday. ed from Buffalo this morning. On his way he was taken about Goat island on the state reservation and was authorised the delegates to discuss on- various points of interest l«t iliA MiiAfltlAti A# TO mnipik AAn around the cataract. When he reach ed the hotel where the mediation con ference will be held he went at once to his apartments. department Mr. Noan motor- Brazilian Gonsul There. Janjes P. Mee, of the Brazilian con sulate in New York, also arrived to day. Among others here are Mr. Moreira, secretary to the Brazilian ambassador, and Senor Algara R. De Torreros, former charge d'affaires of Mexico at Washington. Buffalo, N. Y.. May 18.—Romuio S. Noan, Argentine minister, first of the South American mediators on the Mex ican problem, reached here at 7:20 a. m. today. Robert F. Rose, state de partment representative, met him and took him to Niagara Falls, £an., by automobile. 7^WI1I Fl.nish Plans. The purpose Of Dr. Naon'g early ar rival is to complete the plans for the conference, which will begin with the Mexican and American delegates on Wednesday. While rooms and the conference hall already have been en craped at a leading hotel in Niagara Falls. Dr. Naon desired to make cer tain that all conveniences were pro vided for carrying on the work of the conference with as much comfort and expedition as possible. The minister was accompanied by his 7 year old son. Mexicans In New York. ed^.elfa^ and government tb reciprocate and foster on board the steamer Van Cloon for that feeling, I avail myself of the op-J. Singapore, from which port it will be Bortunity to renew to your majesty my I taken to the United States. 9 .. r?... vr New York. May 18—Augustin Rodri guez. Emilio Rabasa and Luis Elguero, the three peace delegates from Mexico, who arrived in this city last night from Washington, remained secluded at their hotel during the forenoon. Senor De Campo, attache and spokes man for the delegates, said most of the party had visited New York be fore and would not take a sightseeing trip through the city. All remained reticent regarding their plans, al though it was said that a statement might be issued this evening. The party •Will leave for Niagara Falls, Ont., tomorrow. CLOSED UP BANK IS THREATENED BY MOB urdey. This bank and the midway commer cial and savings bank were owned by •A pro- Jos. T. Ashurst and William B. Fos borg. Depositors informed the police that Ashurst was aside. The bank advertised resources of $150,000 and deposits of $12,000 and had 800 depositors. Yesterday Fos borg. found 400 pennies and forty dimes in the safe. Chicago. May 18.—Police reserves army organization and would_ furnish were called upon today to control a an intermediate grade as between crowd of depositors who threatened to major general commandant and col break in the doors of the Brookline onel. and Commercial Saving bank a private csoncern which closed its doors Sat*| h?£?in®8S- (Signed) "Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States." "Christiania, May 18, 1914. "The President, Washington: "I thank your excellency very much for your very kind telegram, which my people appreciate very much as we have- so many Norwegians who are now good American subjects, and at the same time not forgetting the old mother country. (Signed) "Haakon, ,R." SEND NORDICA'S BODY HOME. Batavia, May 18.—The body of the late Lillian Nordica was shipped today fe i' illMli'Wfitiitliy* "W% 5 I IOWA—Generally fair Tuesday warmer REFUGEES COMING TWO SHIRS BRING IN PEOPLE TO NEW YORK FROM PORTS OF SOUTHERN COUNTRY. New York, May 18—Eleven refugees from Mexico, four of them from Tam pico, arrived at New- York today on the Ward line steamship Cammaguey. Only two were Americans. John J. McPolan and an employe at Tampico of the Anglo-American Oil Co., said that they left because of threats against his life made when ~anti Amerlcan feeling was at fever heat. The Cammaguey left Tampico, May 2, eleven days before the city fell Into the hands of the constitutionalists. The boat, registered under the Cuban The Clyde steamer Seminole also arrived here today coming from Do minican ports with news of bombard ment of Puerto Plata. The Seminole was prevented on her outward voyage from entering port by the Dominican gunboat Independencia, which signal led that the port was under blockade. The gunboat was then shelling the town. On the Seminole's homeward voyage she again touched Puerto Plata and this time was warned by the United States cruiser Washington not to enter. Passengers were brought on board by the cruiser's boats. PLAN TOINCREASE MARINE EFFICIENCY Washington, D. C., May 18.—To in crease the efficiency of the marine corps Representative Britten of Illi nois planned to introduce a hill today to create the grade of brigadier gener al in that corps. The measure would provide for the appointment of two of ficers of this new grade by the presi dent. Present emergencies in Mexico, Mr. Britten aiserts, have demonstrat ed the need for legislation of this char acter. The. bill Is designed to make the marine .corps conform with the AUTO SALES MANAGLK VICTIM OF EXPLOSION Columbus, O., May 18 —Joseph D. Firestone, aged 55, manager of the Columbus Auto Sales Co., was burned to death today when a tank on his automobile exploded. Mr. Firestone was filling the tank at the time of the explosion and it Is thought that the gasoline caught fire from a cigar which he was smoking. The body was burn ed almost beyond recognition. FARMINGTON WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY Farmington, May 18.—Mrs. Beid man. aged 60 years was taken suddenly ill last evening on her way to the M. E church to hear the baccalaureate sermon,"" She was taken back to her home but lived only a few minutes. Heart failure is given as the cause of her Budden death. The funeral will be held Tuesday with burial at Athens, Mo. ORDER ALL OHIO* MINERS TO STRIKE Ohio went out from headquarters of District No. 6 United Mine Workers of America, here today. Miners' officials closed Since April 1 by orders of the, MfiBpV.# 1%-% All England is Mourning Death of Consul Griffiths 4 London, May 18.—Gloom has been cast over the American colony in London by the death yesterday of Consul General John L. Griffiths, who succumbed to heart disease. His death is deeply regretted, not only in the English capital but throughout the country where he was aljnoBt as well known as in London on account of his brilliant after dinner speeches. Mr. Griffiths was one of the most popular American officials who ever held office in England. The reputation he won during his occu pancy of the American consul in Liverpool for his close attention to the duties^f his office, as well as for his good fellowship, was fully maintained by him when he was in London. Consul General Griffiths was the most sought after speaker in Lon don and he delivered more speeches and addresses after his arrival here in 1909 than any other man during the same period of time. He was a prolific writer and he sent extensive reports to the state department at Washington while he still found time to do consider able literary work. The British press pays the highest tributes to day to the late consul general's abilities as an official while the newspapers refer to him as a popular figure and praise his efforts on behalf of greater relations between the United States and Great Britain. Mr. Griffiths was supposed to be on the way to recovery when his death occurred yesterday. 4 I UC DOdlf rcglOVvlvU UIlUDi LUC **M flag, was tied up at the wharf at Tam- intend to capitulate will raise the ques* pico for seventeen days and was within tion and make a pretense of justifying a block of some of the heaviest firing their action on defensible ground be from the Mexican gunboats! According fore acceding to the president's re to thje refugees, demonstrations in tfje, questi" all hotjslfL streeta were-contlnuou tSflrted to houas American vice consul, according to one passenger was dragged from a coach and a rope wts "put tbout Jiis neck. Sailors from the British cruiser Hermolne rescued him. Sto-lJOeehln OTTtTMWA, WAPELLO COUNTY, IOWA. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1914 8ENAT0R SUTHERLAND OF UTAH SAYS WILSON IS SETTING UN S HEARD OF PRECEDENT. 1 Washington, D. C., May 18.—Senator Sutherland of Utah, declared in the senate today, In the history of free gov ernment no such astounding proposi tion ever before had been presented to a great legislative body as the de mand of President Wilson, that the congress should repeal the tolls exemp tion law without raising the question whether we were right or wi'ofljt "To comply with the request," said Senator Sutherland, "would be so ut terly subversive of every consideration of self respect that even those who ibBatot Syth«r]aud said. ThS to- vote agalnst nepsal, but he a hS Wats in favor tifbltrating dispute, because of this difference of opinion prevailing among the greatest thinkers of the country over the ques tion. IOWA CITY JUDGE GIVES BOY A CHANCE Iowa City, May 18.—After sentenc ing Reinhard Frye, the Niagara Falls boy forger, to ten years In the peni tentiary, Judge Howell has released the boy to his mother on parole. Frye will be sent back to Niagara Falls under a court parole, made possi ble by a law passed last year. He will be given in charge pi his parents who will be required tQ make a report every four months* If Frye shows good behavior he will be permanently released after the period of parole.' The strong recommendations of Niagara Falls officials and social work ers figured prominently in getting the boy's release. According tq .thtese re ports his past record Wa& -thp toest and it was on the strength jpt v. his good standing that Frye was given another chance. tji NORWEGIANS ARE STILL CELEBRATING Minneapolis, Minn., May 18.—The forenoon of the final day of the cen tennial celebration of Norway's inde pendence was begun here Saturday and Was devoted to visiting and sightsee ing followed by an aeroplane flight and a baseball game at the Minnesota state fair grounds. Addresses were scheduled for late in the afternoon^ SEEK TOREMEDY LAW PROMINENT LABOR AND SOCIAL WORKERS TALK AT MEETING BEING HELD. New York, May 18.—With a view to obtaining firBt city hand information for recommendations .to congress for re medial industrial legislation the Unit ed States Industrial Relations commit- jg prominent in will be given an opportunity to present their views. The hearings will con tinue every day until June 12. ana inuu»ut»i "wmwo -i Columbus, O., May 18.—Orders de- representatives will be heard on May daring a strike of all coal miners in 2i trade 'operators. Apartment Islllllll jn Bun rlsea, 4:47 seta, 7:16. LOCAL TEMP.—9 p. m., S8 7 a. m., 52 2 p. m., 7«. Vi mm*mm S\ A §•'•'•-Mi Revenue Cutter Seneca Ar rives at Halifax With Sailors Nearly Dead UNABLE TO TELL OF EXPERIENCES Seamen *In Such Serious Condition That Little Can Be Learned Halifax, N. S., May 18.—The pnlted States revenue cutter Seneca arrived here today with the four survivors of the burned steamer Columbian, whom she picked up from their small boat forty miles south of Sable Island at ten o'clock yesterday morning. The condition of the men is seri ous, but it is believed they will live. A wireless message from Captain Johnstone of the Seneca told concisely of the rescued. Little could be learned today from the exhausted sailors of their experience beyond the fact that they had been tossed by seas since May 4, when lire on the Col umbian drove them into their small boat. There were fifteen men In the craft when they left the Columbian. Eleven companions died of hunger and exposure and the four emaciated taken on the revenue cutter were almost un conscious. En route to Antwerp. The Columbian belonged to the Lq land and was enroute from Antwerp to New York with a miscellaneous cargo when the fire started at mid night oh May 3. The crew had time only to launch their three boats. One of tfeiese -containing .thirteen 'traen and 4vte iody oJ,^tii»et chief steward was picked un by the Traneontft of the Can ard' line 66 May 5. Late the same day another carrying thirteen men was sighted by the steamer Manhattan and her crew rescued. Hope for the third boat had been abandoned when the message from the Seneca was received. The revenue cutter was on her way to Halifax for fuel and stores when a man on the bridge made out a life boat apparently empty. Drawing near Captain John Bton found it contained four men more dead than alive. Left in Murry. The men in the life boat had left their ship so hurriedly that there wa| no opportunity to supplement the life boat's usual store of Water and bis cuits. A single cask of water stowed in the stern was soon exhausted but fortunately rain fell and the men suffered less from thirst than from hunger. One hundred pounds of hard tack furnished their only food. This was used up the first week. Day after day the men made desper ate efforts to. attract the notice of pas sing shipping. On the first two days three steamers were in sight and for. nearly a week the boat remained di rectly in the path of trans-Atlantic traffic, but none saw them. At the end of the first week they had drifted about 125 miles to the north —&way from the winter track of the liners. The immediate vicinity of Sable Is land is carefully avoided by merchant ships and apart from the ice patrol ships practically no craft is found in the vicinity where they were picked up. ... ... Bread Supply Used. With hope of rescue fast vanishing, the men lost courage. One week from the daf they left the ship, the last of the bread crumbs were eaten. On that day one of the fifteen men died. Some of the men drank salt water, and one of them became insane and soon afterward died. The first to succumb was George Hull, an oiler. Chief Of ficer Teire ordered the bodies thrown overboard. One by one the men gave up until only four remained. Peter Triel died as aid was in sight. CONTimjE^TRIAL ALLEGED MURDERER Kansas City, Mo., May 18.—The trial of Dr. W. T, Elam of St. Joseph, Mo., charged with the murder of W. Put nam Cramer, a Chicago advertising so* llcltor, in a room in a hotel here Nov. JasI was tee today began a Beries of hearings in 2^. The trial was set for today, but this city at which men and women rnntinued at the reauest of the irhich men and women The subject of employment offices and unemployment warf to be discussed todm A "V A VIA TORSI today, tomorrow and Wednesday. The federations of labor, the socialist party and industrial workers of the world and 22. Other subjects to be con- claring a sxriKe ui an wai v.« ... ana uuici duujulid uj. wu- May 18.—Two fatal accidents occur Ohio went out from headquarters of ejdered are state mediation and »rbl- red today in connection with the District No. 6 United Mine Workers of tration of industrial disputes and pub- Prince America, here today. Miners* officials uc offices and bureau of employers as- which swrieu jeowmaj ««. i/»iiuoku, today also began paying strike bene-1 relation, industrial education, appren- Lieut. Rhode, who was flying as a pas fits 6f $3 per week to every member of tice3hip and the administration of senger with Lieut. Kolbe, was killed the organization. The mines have been ^n,.} labor laws, the men's garment when the monoplane was capsized by v— NeV YtfrJc Glty and the da- gusty winds. Lieut. Kolbe died from stores of New York City. continued today until May wa8 continued labor and social work ,jefenM. Dr. Elam was released from jail on a bond of $10,000 six days after the' shooting of Cramer. at the request of the Frankfort-on-the-Maine. Germany, internal Injuries later in the day. Funeral Delayed "-••"Hours While ^t'^^Free Aurora, III., May Ifc—Bernard Swanson 25 years old a Leland farm hand who suddenly lost his reason yeaterday, flot a revolver and a repeating rifle, shot his brother Bert, In the hip, riddled a passing automobile In whleh five persons rode, fired repeated random shots at people and ani mals and then took up a position In the only road leading to a cemetery and held up the fun eral of Miss Lucille Baker for hours after he had fired at the driver of the hearse. Some of Swenson's' fellow townsmen think that he was In love with Miss Baker and that he went Insane after her death. He was captured after a hand to hand conflict, by his brother and Sheriff PousL The delayed funreal cortege then proceeded to the cemetery. Ill DE ECLIPSED Phenomena To Be' Visible During the Morning of August 21 in North ern States and Canada. Washington, May 18.—The eclipse of the sun on August 21 next—total in part of Europe and Asia and partial in northeastern America—is attracting the widespread attention of astrono mers and scientists, various expedi tions being arranged to witness this phenomena. The moon will pass between the earth and the sun, but it will not be observed in America, except as a small partial eclipse at sunriBe in the northern states and Canada. As the glare of the sun in the sky Is removed and yet the moon hardly more than covers the sun, It is possible at times of total solar eclipse to see all the celestial objects near the sun. These cannot be seen at other times, because they are lost in the bright sky. light. It Is this which makes astron omers so eager to observe total eclipses. after Four Men Pose as Detectives to Gain Entrance to Picture Theater "/.'.••-'.'and Blow Safe. "V- mimtiik VMM *n 1 1 A^'iU fs k- "V:': New York, May 18.—Posing as de tectives, four men gained entrance to a Broadway motion picture theater early today, made the watchman a prisoner, handcuffed three workmen who were In the theater and then blew open the safe in the box office, obtain ing $lff,000i The robbers were in the theater building three hours and com pelled the watchman to wind the watchman's clocks at various points in the theater at the proper time so that no suspicion as to their presence would be noted on the outside. union One Problem For Leaders Is Solved When Unmarried Greeks Return to Camp. Trinidad, Colo.„ May 18—The rc population of the Ludlow tent colony of strikers began tbday. Unmarried Greek strikers led the return to the camp, thereby solving a problem for the strike leaders. The Greeks had mingled unwillingly with the other races, presenting the difficulty in their housing. For the present unmarried men qnly will occup the camp. The entrance of women and children was deferred un til more tents have been erected and furnished. ENGLISH ADMIRAL DIES, London,» May 18.—Admiral Sir Charles Carlter Drury died here today aged 68. He was born at Rothes.ey, New Brunswick, and entered the Brit\ ish navy in 1859. From 1903" to 1908 he was second sea lord of the admir alty. 1 \,f Washington, D. C., May 18.—Vice President Marshall's declaration that one of America's Ills today, "is that there Is too much science in the so called educational system and too little God Almighty," occasioned comment in Washington today. The statement was made at a church gathering here last night. "There is something wrong in many of the churches," said the vice presi dent, "that is because xshurch and state are separate and the state makes the schools and the church feels itself ab solved from any duty in the direction of education of youth." "The state is permitted to mold chil dren from the age of six up through the time when they are going through college, where many of the professors Marshall Thinks Modern School is Lacking Religion wm iSSSSfi!., 1 «i, NUMBER 116 Eulalio Hangel Shot Twice By Kaphael Davila at: Home of Latter Murderer Had $116 Belong ing to Victim Whom He Found .With His Son ,v The peace of Ottumwa was broken Saturday afternoon by a shooting a fray which resulted in the death of Eulalio Rangel, a Mexican, at 415 East Main street, immediately in front of the house of mystery where Levi Carl ter, a well known character was the victim in a shooting fracas sevsraj weeks ago Whether Jealousy or money was r£ sponsible for the murder committed Saturday is a matter of conjecture Raphael Davila, the murderer, did the shooting ia the home of Mrs. Bra Doud, his mother-inlaw while the mur dered man lay on the bed playing with William Robert Davila, the little son of the m^n who used the gun. Davila made his escape and thus far has eluded the officers. -X1 Orawsoma Sight ,% The scene of the shooting within few minutes after the shots were flrefl presented a horrible eight and attract ed the curious of both sexes and dif ferent cplors, who sought every point of vantage to get a glimpse of the mur dered man. The Interior of the. place where the murder was committed pre sented a scene of squalor and the limp form of the young Mexican stretched upon the bed where be had beeq shot, was giiiesome in the extreme. The •coverlet of the* bod was covered with btyod that oosed from the man's side where two of the three shots ilred ha4 •staved* ~-v His flaming ye)W tohjrt was 8a with the fire from the |fun, ftred close proximity to the person and the vicinity of the wounda was dye«l a crimson. On the bed near Where he lay were oranges and bananas as if all bad been partaking of fruit and enjoying a lunch before the shooting took place. Btrawberriea with other articles of foodstuff lay heaped upon the table in the kitchen, or second room of tho place where the mur}er took place. "b A front and rear entrance la pro vided, the former on Main street aad the latter on a small court reached by means of a narrow alley between thd building and the one adjoining on the west. At the rear of the court the cement block building called the house of mystery is located. The place is. situated within half a block from the opera house. Officer In Vlolnlty. Officer Levi Noah was standing at the corner of Jefferson and Main streets about 3:45 o'olock when he heard thre» shots ring out in rapid succession. Following the sound oj the shots he immediately sought the cause, and upon entering the front door of 415 East Main street, found the room full of smoke and everything In confusion. Rangel, the man who was shot lay on the bed and made two futile efforts to arise but fell back and breathed his last within a very short time. Calling the station for help and noti fying the coroner, Mr. Noah returned to the scene and found Captain Smith of the neight force there. Officer Fied ler and Coroner Elerlok were soon oil the ground and these with one or two others assisted the officers in investi gating the trouble which resulted in the shooting, and learning who the young man was that had been killed.^ Captain Smith and Constable Huff man left for the railroad yards to try to intercept the murderer who had fled upon committing the crime. The on* dertaker was called and immediately after the examination of the re mates (Continued on Page 4.) are agnostics and atheists. But now the church is awakening to the fac£ that children should be reared in the way of Christian faith from the nursery upward. I believe there is In this country today a great spiritual awak ening and the church is beginning to see that it turned afar too many of its functibns over to the state." The vice president also let It be known that some day he would forget all of the other polltloal parties and join the socialist." BuL hia added, "I shall never do this until it beoomes a friend of the church never while it flaunts on the streets a red banner in the face of faith in God and the mar* riage service. The socialism in which I believe and to which I hope, soma day, to adhere 1b not that which con cerns Itself with consideration of po*i» er and property but that of spirit." I \. h&i mmm QUARRELED OVER MONEY MATTERS 1 :1