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Iowa: Unsettled tonight and Wednesday; probably snow; much colder tonight and in cunt portion Wednesday; cold ware. in Waterloo EBB OLDEST NEWSPAPER OF EST CITY IN IOWA ESTABLISHED 185a -WATEHLOO, IOWA, TUESDAY, OCTOUKU -8. WW. Authority I I MED NO TESTIMONY FOR DEFENSE 10 DRAWING IN NEBRASKA Ill qn nn DU.u. W.

R. Jameson Case to Jury on Evidence Adduced by the Morrison Bank. JUDGE RANSIER SAID CASE WAS NOT PROVED Pleas to Be Made by Williamson, Arbuckle, Ransier and Lovejoy. Like a bolt of lightning from a clear sky came the statement at 11 o'clock today by Judge Ransier, one of counsel for the defense in the cuso of the Morrison batik against W. R.

Jameson for $50,000 damages, that the defense would rest without the introduction of any testimony. He prefaced the declaration by stating that the plaintiff had failed to prove its case on the statements made in a letter of introduction, or credit, given by Jameson June 29, 1910, to E. A. Boggs, president of the Central Iowa Granite who in turn gave it to E. H.

Reimers, cashier of the Farmers Savings bank at Morrison, to whom the epistle was addressed, W. R. JAMESON, Defendant in $50,000 Damage Suit. which formed the basis of the action. The plaintiff claimed that about in loans had been made by Reimers to Boggs on the strength of the letter in question.

This was denied by the defense. Jameson Called by Plaintiff. Mr. Jameson, who was president of the Citizens Savings bank when the letter was written, and who has occupied a place near his attorneys, Judge Ransier and J. W.

Arbuckle, was called by the plaintiff this morning to Identify his signature to letters written to E. H. Martin, cashier yj WJi i Ik tim 7 EL ASYLUM Ifl II. Recent Candidate for President Now on Board Gunboat Wheeling, Off Vera Cruz. NEW MOVE FURTHER COMPLICATES SITUATION Fleeing Mexicans Tell of Plot3 to Kill ThemWashington Officials Notified.

Vera Cruz, Oct 28. -Gen. Felix Diaz applied during the night for protection at the American consulate and was taken aboard the gunboat Wheeling. The fact that Gen. Diaz and two of his supporters were refugees on board the Wheeling was not discovered by tfio Mexican authorities until this morning.

The flight took place after midnight, the three men taking the risk of an excursion over the roof tops, which were guarded by armed men, into the American consulate. Seeks Protection Late at Night. It was late last evening when Gen. Diaz became convinced of the advisability of seeking American protec tion. He went from his hotel to the Consul William W.

Canada he had' received information that his life was in peril. He told the consul that a number of his adherents had been put in jail. Gen. Diaz was accompanied to the consulate by Jose Sandoval and Ce-celio Ocon, who also requested protection for themselves. The American consul at once took steps to have the refugees transferred on board the gunboat Wheeling, which was lying in the harbor.

The three Mexican fugitives and Alexander Williams, an American newspaper man, were taken to a small boat and hurried on board the American warship, where they were given accommodations. Enter Consulate by Stealth. Gen. Diaz, with Jose Sandoval and Cecelio Ocon, dropped over a low wall and made their way into one of the rear rooms of the consulate. When they arrived inside the room they asked that Consul William W.

Canada be called. Apparently suffering from great excitement, they assured him, when he came, that their lives were in imminent danger. They declared they had knowledge that orders for their arrest had been issued and they begged for his protection. In reply Consul Canada pointed to the water front, some 300 yards distant. "There's a launch there," he said.

"You'd better make a run for it." The fugitives hesitated for some time to make the venture, as the utreet in front of the American consulate was patrolled by detectives. Detectives Fail in Duty. When they finally left the' door of the consulate, the detectives on duty apparently did not recognize them ruid they walked deliberately through the street to the pi where they presented a card from Consul Canada to the officer in command of the launch. The American naval officer hurried them on board, the launch cast off, steamed quickly across the harbor to the Wheeling and put them on board. The detectives in front of the hotel and about the streets still were watching the place long after daylight.

Companions Much In Light. The two Mexicans who sought refuge with Gen. Felix Diaz on board the United States gunboat Wheeling last night have played prominent parts in Mexican politics. Cecelio Ocon was charged on May 24, 1913, in the Mexican chamber of deputies by Querido Moheno, now minister of foreign affairs, with being the "actual murderer of Gustavo Madero." This denunciation waB made in connection with the demand for an appropriation of $15,000 to be paid to Ocon "for services rendered to the government." Jose Bonales Sandoval, the other fugitive, was an attorney in Mexico City and an adherent of the late General Bernardo Reyes, at one time secretary of war, who was shot while leading the rebels toward the national palace during the attack by Gen. Felix Diaz in February of this year, Sandoval's Itecord.

Sandoval was arrested on March 2, 1912, in Mexico City, charged with rebellion, when he came there with what purported to be an autographed letter to Francisco Madero from Major Cuartes Hagadorn, of the United States army, stating that the hearer and many followers of Reyes Jn the United States and Cuba desired to return to Mexico City and re-mane their vocations. L. Blum, the American horseman, arrested yesterday in Vera Cruz, was taken into custody in August last in Mexico City charged with being implicated in a plot to assassinate Provincial President Huerta. Til') police declared that a fund I a 5 to Give Diaz Protection American Policy With Reference to Asylums Has Beeu Broadened Recently. LIND INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL CITIZENS Refugee Evidently Had Plan, Now Carried Out, in Contemplation for Several Days.

Washington, D. Oct. 28. Gen. Felix Diaz was given asylum in the American consulate at Vera Cruz and on the gunboat Wheeling at the di rect instructions of the United states government, cabled a few days ago by Secretary Brysn to Consul Can ada, instructing htm to shelter Diaz if ins personal safety wuh endangered.

America policy Changed. The policy of the I'uited States iu recent years has been to iruard verv jealously the extension of the right of asylum, and lti noils have been generally directed toward greatly restricting such rights. At one time it was proposed to secure an international agreement abrogating the right of asylum to political re.fuKoes. hut that movomeut did not succeed. The latest position of tin- govern ment as now applied to th situation at Vera Cruz by Rear Admiral Fletcher is laid down in (lie 111 Vlll regulations as follow: "The right of asylum for nolitical or other refugees has no foundation in international law.

in countries, however, where frequent insurrections occur and constant iimtuliHitv of government exists usage sanctions the granting of asylum, but even in the waters of such countries officers should refuse all applications for asylum except when required by the interests of humanity in extreme or exceptional cases, such as the pursuit of a refugee by a mob. Officers must not directly of indirectly invite refugees to accept asylum." John Lind, President Wilson's personal representative at Vera Cruz, had been instructed to offer asylum to any citizen of Mexico or any foreigner who might be in danger. Acting under such instructions, Mr. Lind might have greater freedom of action than a naval officer bound by regulation. Prepared to Protect Officials here, however, had made it plain within the last few days that they were prepared to give refuge to Diaz, for Secretary Bryan, In response to a direct question, recently declared that the American government would give asylum to Diaz or any other person in danger who asked for it.

It was pointed out that had former President Madero taken refuge in the American embassy in Mexico City, he would have been protected. The problem of what to do with Diaz and his party now that they are out of Mexican territory may be solved, in the opinion of officials here, by-permitting them to take passage for some other land on a foreign ship. They probably will not be permitted to remain on the American warship. The fact, however, that Diaz is still an officer in the Mexican army, or might be liable to arrest on a warrant, might complicate the nit 11,1 Him should he eventually take passage on a commercial ship lying in a Mexican port. Move Long Contemplated.

Officials here were convinced that Diaz was contemplating putting himself under the protection of the United States when he went recently under guard to a hotel adjoining the American embassy. His determination to remain in the city over Sunday was due to his presidential candidacy and a requirement of the Mexican constitution that a presidential candidate be in Mexico on election day. Admiral Fletcher's Message. Admiral Fletcher's message was dated today on board the battleship Louisiana. It follows: "At 7:30 p.

m. Monday, American consul reported Mexican Gen. Felix Diaz and two friends were in the consulate and were given asylum. At 1 a. m.

Tuesday, Diaz and two friends with Williams, American correspondent of New York Herald, got on board the Wheeling. All asked for protection. Will hold them awniHnw instructions from Washington as to their disposition." The message was at once laid before Secretary Bryan. TEMPEUATl KE, OCT. 28.

(Markings supplied by Buchanan Optical ground floor Syndicate block.) 12 night 35 6 a. 34 10 a. 39 1 P- ni 46 Yesterday the minimum temperature was 26 and the maximum temperature was 44. A year ago the minimum temperature was 30 and the maximum temperature was 75. 5.

CONSULATE was being raised to pay the assassin and alleged that Mr. Blum was to be a subscriber. He was, however, released later, having denied the charge. ltclgiiaUon From Army Accepted. Mexico City, Oct.

28.Gen. Felix-Diaz was placed on the retired list of the Mexican army today, by order of Gen. Aurello Blanquet, minister of war. Gen Diaz had requested by telegraph on Sunday to be allowed to retire and Gen Blanquet, after conferring with Provisional President Huerta, complied. Gen.

Diaz had held a commission for 30 years. WASHINGTON NOTIFIED. Washington, D. Oct 28. Rear Admiral Fletcher, in commaud of the Bquadron at Vera Cruz, reported the presence of Felix Diaz and his party as refugees on the gunboat Wheeling.

In an official dispatch received at the navy department shortly after 10:30 a. m. The navy department immediately called on the state department to decide what disposition is to be made of the fugitives. Gunboat on Special Duty. The gunboat Wheeling, because of her light draft, has been held at Vera Cruz with the single purpose of affording refuge to political refugees as well as officials of the American embassy or other Americans or foreigners who might be in distress.

The Wheeling was chosen for that particular purpose because she was able to approach the shore at Vera battleships 's com 4 mand have been obliged to anchor six miles out. Officials here say there is no question whatever of the right of a naval commander to extend asylum to such a fugitive as Diaz as there have been many precedents to support such action. In South American countries and notably in Chile and in Peru, where in recent years the right of asylum has been claimed and exercised, it haB always been found possible for the American minister or consul to secure from the titular government a pledge of safe conduct for the fugitives from their place of hiding to the American ship. Prepare to Land Marines. In the case of Diaz, however, it is believed the Washington government was prepared to go further if necessary and to furnish a marine guard, basing such an assertion of extra territorial authority on the general allegations of the existence of a state of practical anarchy, recognized by international law as a sufficient warrant for the exercise of such precautions.

It is presumed that once on the Wheelfng, Gen. Diaz would soon be transported to one of the battleships in the lower harbor, to remain until he can be transferred to one of the merchant steamers bound for another port. Possibilities of Sitnation. One of the possibilities of the situation, officials pointed out, was that me iiuena fcuvernnieni mignt raise a brigadier general in the Mexican army. His resignation recently tendered to Huerta was not accepted.

How far such a circumstance might enter into the s'tuatfon was regarded as interesting, but officials here, without advices of any sort other than news dispatches, were of the opinion that Consul Canada and Rear Admiral Fletcher were within their rights in extending asylum to Diaz as a political refugee. Several messages from Charge O'Shaughnessy at Mexico City contained no mention of the Diaz incident. MONTEREY FREED OF REBELS. Mexico City, Oct. 28.

The rebels who attacked Monterey last week held possession of the railroad yards and steel works for three days before being driven back by the federal troops. Before they left the rebels burned 250 cara and destroyed several locomotives. They also set fire to the flour mills, but left the steel works undamaged. ROBBER KILLED BY WOMAN'S HATPIN Chicago, Oct. 28 John Niemitz, South Chicago man, yesterday made a deathbed confession at the county nospltal that the wounds which caused the blood poisoning, of wuicn ne later aiea, were inflicted Dy Mrs.

Josephine Karmecinsk, whom he had attacked. Mrs, Karmecinsk, according to Nie-mitz's confession, stabbed him several times in the face and body when he had commanded her to give him her pocketbook and sprung at her. Mrs. Karmecinsk is a woman weighing nearly 200 pounds and is six feet tall, while Niemitz was only feet 6 inches tall and slight in build She mastered her assailant easily, and while she had him in her grasp, according to the confession, thrust the hatpin in his body until he was forced to let go. LICENSED TO WED.

Hale Crocker, 25, Waterloo. Nellie Bemson, 28, Rockford. New size Optimo, loe elgw UdTrUantoU "Ct ADO it an to hciimit CIKKKNt Jtll.l, dim it Davenport, I.t., Oct. 28. F.

Dawson, president of a national bank of Davenport, has forwarded to Washington, in response to a telegraphic reqwHt from the banking and currency committee of the senate, a draft of a bill fur a central bank with 15 branches retainliiR many features of the ti lass-Owen bill. Dulutli, Minn, Oct. 2S.Warnlngs of northeasterly storm were posted at all points along l.nke Superior to-day by tho United States weather bureau und vuiarln tiaftlo was at a standstill wliilo boats watted for what was predicted to be the hardest blow of tho year. Thirty-live vessels were held in the Duluth-Superlor harbor by the warning. A small fleet cleared yesterday and some anxiety was felt for their safety.

None of these, boats carry wireless apparatus. Overdue Vessels Kcjh Harbor. Three overdue vessels, the merchandise Kteaiuers Northwind and Mnf-lalo and the ore vessel .1. C. Monroe, reached the harbor today.

All of tho captains reported high wind and a heavy sea. The Perclval, not heard from, was hours overdue. Wireless messages received the Duluth wlreiMs station from ships that cleared Duluth Sunday slated that heavy weather near the Hon locks was delaying passage. The storm is expected to break with the most violence at the head of Lake Superior. Lincoln, Oct.

28. The first snow of the your fell here today. Reports over central Nebraska indicate a light, snowfall. The hit Pin lu.rrt whs accompanied by a high wind witn lowering temperatures, but the melted almost a fast as It, fell Sioux City, Oct. 2.

The first touch of real winter in this section came today. Over an Inch of enow has fallen. I ST CLOSE Chicago, Oct. 28. and snow In Kansas and Nebraska, which will bring about heavy feeding, had a strengthening influence on corn.

The close was steady, 1-8 to 1-4 above last night. Wheat The drought in Argentina was said to have been relieved except near Uahia Hlanca. Accordingly the market after reaction fell lower' than before. The closn though was steady, at a loss of 1-4 not. Kiev.

Russia, Oct. 28. A strikinir pamphlet, pretendine to exnlain tha alleged caballistlc significance of the groups of wounds on the head of the boy, Yushlnsky, for whoso murder Mendel Beillia is on trial here, were distributed broadcast in Kiev and the vicinity today. Its intention was to influence the proceedings of the court and impress itnesses. The writer, applying what he described as "the celestial alphabet of the Jews," interprets the "constellations" as sacrificial exhortations.

In spite of the action of tb police the newspaper, Kievlianin, continues today its criticism of the trial. This anti-Semite and conservative organ warns the anti-Semites that "a considerable portion of Russian society has completely discarded the idea of Mendel Beillis' guilt, and whatever the verdict of the court may be will not modify the conviction of society. If Beillis should be condemned those who do not believe iu his guilt will turn in honor from auti-Semitism and the Jews will onc more appear in the light of wronged and oppressed brothers." The Jewish newspaper, the Friend, appearing in Warsaw, was suspended today iii consequence of au article on the triaL STORM GATHERS IN NORTHEAST; SN1 IN 101 MURDER TRIAL BRINGS ROUST OF ANTI-SEMITISM 5 It be in GOAL FIELDS State National Guards Mobilized at Denver in Approximately Six Hours. COAL MINERS' STRIKE FAILS OF SETTLEMENT Greeks at Trinidad Start Out to Capture Mining Camps Pitched Battle at Hastings, THnhbiil, Oct. 2H After Jluee hours' hot fighting between striking miners and Kiiards in the (jinons Mirround-inn the inlniiiK properties at Del-enua, llHtiiig.it, llci'wind and To.

banco, a lull in th battle wai (mixed by lack of am inanition. One striker In known U) have been Kei lmisly injured and coa-flictiriK report jtre received hero (oncerniiiK lutalities among tho mine guard. One report bm it Hint none wuh Injured and others nay that 15 mine guards were killed. ItecaiiKe of lack of wire communication no accurate information relative to the mine guards ciisualtlej was available at noon. An official company report says a Kuui-d named Angus Alex, under was killed.

Denver, Oct. 28. Mobolized in approximately six hours, the commands of tho Colorado national guards began moving toward tho southern Colorado coal Adds today, where martial law will be established Iu compliance with a proclamation. Adj. Gen.

John Chase announced that he expected the first troon train to leave Denver before 10 o'clock this morning, 'a uses for Martial Law. While the ordering of state troops into the southern Colorado coal field followed tho failure of Gov. Amnions' efforts to arrange a settlement, an additional reason for this action was found today in the list of casualties and property damage that have marked the thirty-five days of the strike. These strike Incidents were summarized today as follows: Battles and skirmishes, 18. Killed, 28.

Wounded and injured, 41. Personal assaults, 6. Buildings and bridges wrecked or damaged by dynamite, 11. Property loss, estimated $50,000. Loss in wages, estimated almost the first day of the strike, Sept.

23, the governor has been importuned by the authorities and citizens of Las Animas and Huerfano counties to send troops to the coal camps and equally insistent representations have been made against such action. Early in the strike the governor formulated a plan for the usa of grand Juries to investigate law infractions whereby he had hnnert sheriffs arid district attorneys would uuie to maintain order. This plan was given a trtai frequent clashes and outbreaks were reported from the widely scattered coal camps. Troops on the Way. The company Second regiment Colorado national guards, with Col' W.

A. Davis and th headquarters, left here at 6:30 today for the coal fields. The company proceeded to La Junta the other Second regiment companies num ngny, jjdmar, rowier, Oredway and La Junta were being mobilized was planned to move, tho train from La Junta shortly after 11 o'clock. The Atchison. ToneV railroad officials promised to eiva me train the eht of wo.

seemed probable that these' trooDs wouia reacb Trinidad hv this afternoon. Greek Miners on Warpath. Denver. Oet to-. advices from Sheriff J.

S. Griffham at wiuuu io me governor's office this morning state that a large force of Greek miners started at 6 o'clock this morning for the coal camps at Tobasco, Berwind, Hastings an Delagua, announcing that they would attempt to take the camps, and if successful would hold them against the state troops. DECIDE NOT TO SELL PROPERTY The property of the Waterloo Live Stock Commission company will not sold. At a recent meeting of the stockholders of the concern It wi decided to give up the plan to dispose of the sale barn and operate It the future, as In the past. Beginning about Jan.

1. horan sales will be conducted, according to the schedule formerly In vogue, William Holland will be in charge. Mrs. M. N.

Tritx of Jesap is a Wf terloo visitor iodax. Kirksville, Citizen Gets No. 1 When Drawing Starts at North Platte. THOUSAND HALF-FROZEN PERSONS PRESENT EARLY Temperature Drops to Ten De-grees Above Zero Large Crowd Quiet and Orderly. North Platte, Nek, Oct, U8.

Marion Fitch, IviiksvUle, drew No. 1 in the drawing lor Kovcriimciit land jn the North Plutto and1 Niohmra reservations. No. Arthur Strom-lerg, Ntromlierg, No. ('lia.

S. Reynolds, Loup City, No. 4, lonise I In sen, Abilene, No, I Inns Hub, Columbus, No. O'lell 'rouse, Napoleon, No. 7, Albeit Erickson, Omului, No.

8, John Thleiler, (iai-i'ison, No. Jim Itaeok, erdl. Ittw, Neb. North Platte, Oct. 28.

A thousand half frozen persons were at the doors of the opera house early this morning waiting for Judgn Wit-ten to open tho structure for the drawing of North Platte forest reserve and Niobrara military reservation liitids. During the night a mild temperature had turned to 10-dogreo weather, accompanied by a howling wind. This, however, did not deter the crowds and morning trains augmented (lie already large numbers who were here to witness the drawing. Crowd an Orderly One. Judge Wilton was on hand early with his force of clerks and began making preparations to care for the crowd.

Mayor Evans sent a squad of special polieo to tho drawing place early in the morning, but its presence whs unnecessary, the crowd being good natured and an orderly one. The building was opened at. f) 30, and the crowds crushed through the doors in a few minutes. Combined Drawing. The drawing for appraised and unappraised lands was combined, the fortunate persons being permitted to file on appraised or unappraised land in the order of their names being drawn.

Filing on Niobrara lands will commence April 1, and on the forest reserve Nov. 17, lfllH. The appraised lands are all in the Niobrara reservation. 11 SEME New Vork, Oct. 28.

-Most of the 125 motor trucks of the Postal Transfer company, tied up for nearly four hours last night and early today by a strike of chauffeurs, were operated this morning by strikebreakers, and the congestion of mail matter, acute for a time, was being rapidly cleared up. Postmaster Morgan, who remained up all night, said at 9 o'clock that all mails were moving on schedule time. Secret service men and police accompanied tho strikebreakers. Officers of the transfer service said the strikers' places were nearly all filled and thai, those who walked out would not be taken back. The strikers demand a 10-hour day with one hour for lunch; $3.75 a day, payable weekly; time and a half for overtime; one day off a week and recognition of the union.

The present scale of wages is $100 a month for Beven days a week. DAVENPORT CONCERN FAILS "COMPLETELY" Davenport, Oct. 28. A last at tempt by the stockholders to reorganize the Western Implement Motor company failed today, and the men who bought $300,000 worth of stock will not realize a cent on their investment. Creditors holding worth of claims against the concern will divide $16,500.

CROSS EXAMINATION DRAGS OVER HOURS Plymouth. Oct. 28. Mrs. Jennie May Eaton returned to the witness stand this morning for another day of cross-examination.

Although District Attorney Barker Questioned the defendant for six hours yesterday, he did not reach the death of the admiral. Martin Invincible bizo, 5c cigar, fadvarUjuuiiaaU CHAUFFEURS IN STRIKE IN N.Y. a few -nutes. The public naa expected tnat ne would be the first witness called for the defense, but he left the court room before Judge Ransier stated that there would be no witnesses in behalf of Mr. Jameson.

Arguments Begun. At 11:15 arguments before the jury were commenced, R. J. Williamson for the plaintiff being the first speaker. He read the letter again, claiming that it must have been written for a purpose and that the evidence showed the purpose was fully achieved.

He complimented Waterloo and Black Hawk county upon their material growth and progress, but expressed the hope that the neighboring county of Grundy might not again have to undergo the financial crisis which came to the Morrison bank. Williamson declared that the issues were clear cut and the evidence was not extensive or complicated. "There can be no doubt about the representations made by Jameson," said he, "because they were written. If they had been oral there might have been a difference of opinion as to just what the facts were, but in this instance there can be no misunderstanding. The defendant admits he wrote the letter, but denies all other allegations, claiming he wrote it in good faith believing hiB statements were true." In the court room this morning were both E.

A. Boggs and E. H. Reimers, the two main actors in the big financial transactions, the one as a witness and the other as a spectator. Claims Points Proven.

Mr. Williamson asserted that all that the plaintiff had set out to prove had been accomplished. He claims that it was proven that Jameson made the alleged false and fraudulent misrepresentations to Reimers, that Jameson knew they were such when he made them, and that the bank had sustained a loss thereby of $50,000. He claimed that the letter was written for the purpose of inducing the bank to loan money to Boggs and the Central Iowa Granite Co. The plaintiff called W.

R. Jameson who identified his signature to the (Continued on Pogo 3.).