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THE SHAWNEE DAILY NEWS-HERALD
M /-If ...Intlnn In Tlllo Ca/iIIaII aI OLl 'lhnillH
Exclusive Associated Press Report. Largest Circulation In This Section ol Oklahoma
NUMBBR 92.
SHAWNEE. OKLAHOMA* TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 191-
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HOTEL FIRE AT
LOS ANGELES IS
FATAL TO THREE
FIREMEN AND ELEVATOR BOY
PROVED THEMSELVES TO
BE HEB0E8.
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Associated Press.
Los Angeles, Nov. 19.—At least >
were killed and a score injured in
a fire this morning in St. George
Hotel. The firemen made many dar-
ing rescues and many guests owe
their lives to the elevator operator,
Oscar Jones, who made trips up
to the sixth floor until the flames,
made it impossible. Mrs. Charlotte
Harrington threw her
months Cid haby from the sixth
floor to the firemen's net, then ump-
ed The baby was only slightly
Injured. The met her missed the net
and was killed.
Mrs. Ella Moran Jumped from th.
sixth floof and was crushed on the
alSewalk.
Julius Malone, ft jewelry salesman
was killed.
Mr and Mrs. P. L. Bock, here on
their honeymoon, Jumped from the
sixth floor. Mrs. Bock's back was
broken.
The damage to the hotel was con-
fined to the two upper floors.
JEFFRIES CASE
GOES TO JURY
THIS AFTERNOON
ARGUMENTS ABE CONCLUDED
AN .Y VERDICT IN THE
h. SE EXPECTED.
ARMISTICE IS
AGREED TO BY
WARRING POWERS
THOUGH PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
ARE UNDER WAY, AUSTRIA
THREATENS SERVIA.
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MURDERESS
CONFESSION OF MRS. LESH WILL
BE INTRODUCED IN EVI-
DENCE TOMORROW.
Press.
, Okla., Nov. 19.—Argu
ie case of H. 0. Jeffries,
ith the murder of Irene
jntinued throughout the
When court resumed at
, after the recess, county
hraves was given on hour
ills argument, after which
is expected to go to the
early verdict was expected.
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Associated Press,
Sofia, Nov. 19.—The allied Balkan
nations have assented to Turkey's
proposal to discuss the terms of an
armistice and eventual peace. In a
reply sent to Constantinople today.
Another Victory.
Associated Press.
Rleka, Montenegro, Nov. 19.—The
combined Servian and Montenegrin
army today captured Allession on
the Adriatic, the chief source of sup
ply to Sautari.
Agreement Reached.
Associated Press.
London, Nov. 19.—An eight hours
armistice was agreed to between the
Bulgarians and Turks at Tchatalja,
so both armies may bury their dead,
according tc a Constantinople dis-
patch.
OF R. J.
unity was ;
BUSINESS INTERESTS
FOR EXTRA SESSION
FEAR NOTHING BUT UNCERTAIN-
TY—EXPECT TARIFF REDUC-
TION TO HELP BUSINESS.
Associated Press.
Sedalia, Nov. 19—Mrs. I^esh will
be arraigned tomorrow charge* with
first degree murder and her confes-
sion introduced as evidence, accord
lng to an announcement today by
Sheriff Henderson. It was ordered
that no ministers or church people
be permitted to see her.
BONDS HAVE CARRIED
The best Information obtainable
at the hour of going to press is that
the fifty thousand dollar bond issue
for park purposes has carried by a
safe majority, although the oppon-
ents are still claiming that they
will win.
A light vote was polled in every
precinct and there was little interest
shown.
This community was shocked by the
news this forenoon of the sudden
death of It J. McKay, one of its
oldest and moBt popular citizeus,
which occurred at the family resi-
dence on North Broadway. Mr. Mc-
Kay had been in bad health for a
year, but no one believed that his
death was imminent and he had been
down in the city and at his place of
.business last eyening.
R. J. McKay, or "Jim" as he was
familiarly called, was a big souled,
warm hearted lover of his fellow
man and it was a privilege to call
him friend. He loved his family, his
friends, his town, his party and his
kind and was never so happy as
when he could render them a ser-
vice.
He had been chief of police In
Shawnee and was always a stalwart
worker in his party (the Republican)
which had frequently honored hitu
with Its confidence in the party or-
ganization
He was a member of the Masonic
order and of the Elks and onjoyed
the personal friendship of everybody
with whom he was acquainted. A
loving wife, two sons and two daugh-
ters are left to mourn the loss of a
loving husband and father, and the
sympathy of all Shawnee will go out
to them in this hour of grief.
The funeral services will be in
charge of the Masonic fraternity
of which he was an honored mem-
ber and will take place on Thurs-
day.
Austria vs. Servia.
Associated Press.
London, Nov. 19.—Althought dis-
patches from Sofia today told of
the opening of peace negotiations
between the Balkans and Turkey,
others from Vienna say Austria has
sent a sharp note to Servia demand-
ing a precise reply to all questions
at issue. The note threatens vigor-
ous military measures should the
answer be unsatisfactory.
MAY BE CZAR OF BALKANS
Big Insnranee Fees.
Fees received by the insurance de-
yartment from January 1 to Nov. 1,
amounted to $224,229.51, and the ex-
penses of the department during the
time between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30,
amounted to $12,214.02. These fig-
ures are included in a report to be
submitted to Governor Cruce.
In the twenty years since the boil
weevil crossed the Bio Grande from
Mexico it has done $125,000,000 worth
of damage and is not much of a
household pet at that.
SHAWNEE LIQUOR
CASES AFFIRMED
WALKER, ESLICK AND LESLIE
MUST PAY PENALTY, SAYS
CRIMINAL COURT.
Virginia, mother of presidents stl!
flrds the family growing.
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Security and
Courtesy
A security that cannot b e
questioned, a location that is
convenient, a courtesy and
accomodation that is uni-
form, are all afforded you as
A DEPOSITOR OF
The State
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CHILD TERRIBLY
MANGLED BY A
VICIOUS DOG
LITTLE GIRL IN A PITIABLE CON-
DITION FROM VICIOUS AM-
HAL'S ATTACK.
The little four year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. H. London was
terribly mangled Monday evening by
a bull dog belonging to a neighbor,
Tom Smith. The child was in Smith's
back yard picking up persimmons
when the dog attacked her. The
vicious animal cheweh her arm to
shreds and tore loose portions of
her scalp and terribly lacerated her
face. Her condition is said to be
serious.
The dog has not yet been killed,
| but has been restrained and is being
watched for symptoms of rabies.
EPILEPSY CAUSE
VERDICT OF CORONER'S JURY
RETURNED TO STREIGHT
MONDAY EVENING.
The coroner's jury that inquired
into the death of James Street, color-
ed, who was found dead in bed
Saturday morning, returned a ver
diet to justice of the peace Streight
Monday eevning at 5 o'clock, finding
that death was due to epilepsy. Such
was the finding of the physicians
who performed the post mortem
The jury was composed of Messrs
Elmer Smith, Calvin Arthur, John
Swttzerhoff, Jesse Williams, John
Vandevw and J. C. Howard.
National Bank
Oklahoma City, Nov. 19.—That 16C0
gallons of whlBkey and 180 barrels
of beer are entirely too much for
any one man and Uis family to con
sume in three months is the opinion
of Presiding Justice Henry Furman
of the criminal court of appeals in
a decision banded down Monday af
firming sentences of ninety days' im-
prisonment and $600 fines each upon
A. T| Walker, Sam Leslie and Wil
liam Eslick, all of Shawnee, con
■vlcted of violations of the prohibi-
tory laws.
The facts of the case, as set out,
are that within the ninety days prior
to March 4, 1911, 400 cases of
whiskey, four gallons to the case,,
and 180 barrels of beer were ship-
ped to Shawnee to a John Hall, who
seems to have existed only for
the purpose of signing affidavits tha*.
this liquor was for his own personal
use and that of his family. The
railroad delivered the Intoxicants to
the three defendants, Walker, Leslie
and Eslick \4ho operated jointly
under the title of the O. K. Trans-
fer company, or to their drivers, in
amounts of from two to twenty cases
daily.
CROWN PRINCE BORIS OF BUL-
GARIA
His progressive father, who only
a year or two ago declared himself
czar of Bulgaria and was immedi-
ately recognized as such by the
great powers, is said to be con-
templating another coup in a ukase
which may make him czar of the
Balkans (if he gets away with It.)
Prince Boris is the heir to the
throne of Bulgaria and as such will
succeed his father in whatever titles
and lands he acquires. The pres-
ent czar's ambitions are said to be
mainly for the advancement of his
son's Interests.
PERJURY CHARGE
AGAINST THREE
AFTERMATH OF WHITE SLAVERY
CASES RECENTLY TRIED IN
SUPERIOR COURT.
MANY CANDIDATES.
Prospective Members of New Board
Of Agriculture Are Numerous.
Prospective members of the new
board of agriculture are being men-
tioned from different parts of the
state and indications are that some
of the best citizens in the state eli-
gible to become members will try
for the places. Lindsay McDanieb
of Tonkawa who is said to be one
ol the best and most successful
farmers in the state, is a candidate
for membership on the new board.
Another good man for membership
on the board 1b Frank Cheadle of
Cherokee. He is a graduate of the
kansas agricultural college and one
of the leading farmers of the north-
western part of the state. He has
made a success at farming and stock
raising.
As an attermath of the "white
slavery" cases tried recently In the
superior court, in which J. L. Hop-
kins and others were convicted of
pandering, a complaint charging sub-
ornation of perjury was Bworn today
by Josephine Pyentha, one of tho
state's witnesses in the cases. The
complaint charges that J. L. Hop-
kins, W. M. Seaborn and John Sim-
mons paid to the said Josephine
Pyentha the sum of $62 on or about
the 8th day of November, 1912, to
sign false statement to the effect
that she had sworn falsely in the
cases against Hopkins and others,
said statement to be used before
the criminal court of appeals In an
effort to have the judgments of th«
superior court reversed.
BAILEY CASE.
The Sam Bailey will case. In which
relatives attempt to break the will
is to be argued before Judge Lock-
ridge tomorrow evening at 7:30, in
Shawnee.
SOLD BUSINESS.
A. T. Walker has sold tho O. K
Transfer business to J. E. O'Bannon
of Kansas City, who took charge
last week.
New York. Nov. 19.—Stocks ap-
pear to be awaiting the further out-
come of current events before mak-
ing any decided movement In either
direction. This week's fluctatlons
were largely the result of strong
local manipulation, and net changes
were unimportant. In intrinsic con-
ditions there were practically no
changes. The country is still feel-
ing the stimulus of tremendous
crops, and from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, aB from Canada to the Gulf
of Mexico, come encouraging reports
of domestic trade expansion. In
many cases the reports are exceed-
ingly optimiatio, and Ijeyond doubt
the United States is enjoying the
widest degree of trado activity in
its history It cannot be said that
profits are universally liberal. Some
concerns, it is true, are enjoying
the greatest prosperity in their his
tory; while on the other hand some
establishments are not getting their
full share. The fact Is that owing
to the increased Cost of doing busi
uesB many large concerns are no
getting their quota of prosperity.
This applies partially to the rail
roads. Their gross earnings show
most gratifying gains, but net re-
sults are not by any means corre-
spondingly satisfactory owing to-the
tremendous increase in expenses
In brief, while the country is en
joying great prosperity, the results
are more unevenly distributed than
usual.
The European situation, which
has long been a vital factor In this
market, shows decided improvement.
The Balkan war appears to be prac-
tically ended, and diplomacy may
safely be depended upon to work
out its results without serious dif-
ficulties between the great powers.
Temporary friction may ensue, but
It Is very evident that England,
Germany, Russia and France are
all strenuously opposed to war.
Calm consideration of the problems
to be solved plainly shows Inade-
quate occasion for any such calam-
ity; and it Bhould not be forgotten
that all the great Industrial nations
of Europe are bo preoccupied with
industrial activity and national de-
velopment that war Is altogether
too serious an interruption to re-
ceive serious consideration. The
great bankers of Europe are in no
way disposed to finance a ruinous
European war, and they are likely
to control the wltuatloh, for upon
them depends the raising of the
sinews of war.
As a result of more peaceful ten-
dencies conditions have improved in
the international money markets.
There is less fear of financial dis-
aster and the situation has been
materially strengthened by the
liquidation of unwholesome specu-
lation. Firm rates are ruling in all
the foreign money markets, the
great banks being disposed to main-
tain present high discount rates;
an attitude which of course dis-
courages the possibility of gold ex-
ports to the United States. A bet-
ter feeling, however, haB resulted
from Europe's repurchaBlnhg some
of our stocks sold a month ago. In
the local money market somewhat
more comfortable conditions pre-
vail. Good rates are likely to con-
tinue for some time to come, but
no strlagency Is In sight, at leaot
before the usual preparations for
January disbursements.
In two weeks congress will re
assemble. It will be but a short
session, and no Important legists
tlon affecting business Is to be ex
pected. The business world has had
enough of "trust-bUBting" and "tar-
iff-smashing" Reform may be nec-
essary in both these directions, but
It should come gradually and not
violently. Systems and tendencies
which have been at work for years
cannot be overturned in a day
without injury to all concerned
Some effort may be attempted at
banking reform, which, If carried
,ut on sound and non-Bensatlonal
lines, should be encouraged. We
have had altogether too much trif-
ling with banking institutions for
political effect, and the sooner our
politicians learn the danger of play-
ing with credit the better for all
concerned. Nothing is more sen-
sitive than credit. The tariff prob-
lem will, of course, remain for atl-
Justment by tho incoming adrainia-
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Norlina, N. C., Nov. 19.— 4*
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passengers on tho Seaboard 4*
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FOUR GUNMEN ARE
OF 1ST
DEGREE MURDER
NEW YORK JURY WAS OUT THIS
AFTERNOON ONLY AN HOUR
AND TEN MINUTES.
Associated Press.
New York, Nov. 19.—"Gyp the
Blood," 'Lefty Louie," "Whitey
Lewis," and "Dago Frank," gunmen,
charged with the Rosenthal murder,
were found guilty in the first de-
gree this afternoon by a jury in the
superior court after an hour and ten
minuteB deliberation.
MASKED MEN
HELD UP TRAIN
AT OTTUMWA, IA.
EXHIBITED UNUSUAL DARING-
SECURED ABOUT $350 FOB
TROUBLE.
Associated Press.
Ottumwa, la., Nov. 19.—Two mask-
ed men held up Chicago, Milwaukee
antl St Paul passenger train number
12, between Mystic and this city late
last night and robbed the passengers
and employees of an amount esti-
mated at ?:;60. The bandits board-
d the train at Mystic, covered the
porter and forced him to lead the
way through the observation car.
After robbing two passengers, they
took all their money away from
Pullman conductor Davis and brake-
man Wells, then standing on the
platform they held the persons in
the cars prisoners for the remaining
twenty-live miles to Ottumwa. When
the train fc'owed down they jumped
and made their escape.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE.
Clarence E. Eaton, one of the eight
Christian Science lecturers sent out
every year, will deliver a lecture in
Shawnee at the Becker Theater
Thursday evening, Nov. 21, at 8
o'clock p. ro. Mr. Eaton 1b a schol-
arly man and his lecture will he well
worth hearing from every poin of
view. Admission is free.
CHANGE OF RATE.
The Daughters of Isabella have
changed the date of their regular
meetings l'rom Thursdays to Tues-
days. All members will please take
notice and attend the meeting at the
ball this evening.
tration. Presld^it-elect Wilson has
not yet announced his decision as
to the calling of a special session.
He is wisely waiting for the con-
sensus of public opinion on this
subject In all probability the bal-
ance will be largely in favor of rea-
sonably prompt action. Nothing st
embarrasses merchants and manu
fac.turers as uncertainty. Tariff re
vision iB a certainty, hence manu
facturer and merchant alike desire
to know when and how far revision
will go. If Mr. Wilson's wishes
are obeyed revision will be moder-
ate and of a character least disturb-
ing to established Industry. If this
ibe the case, the sooner the changt
the better. There Is a general
Bcarclty of merchandise throughout
the country, which tho restraint
upon production and importation im
posed by uncertainty will simply
aggravate. When our manufactur-
ers know what to expect they will
be free to go forward with plans
for enlargements and new enter-
prises. Until that decision is
reached all important operations ex-
tending into the future will be large-
ly suspended. While it is natural
that those enjoying exceptional ad-
vantages from the tariff should pre-
fer to have revision postponed as
long as possible, still all practical
reasons are against unreasonable
postponement of the inevitable. No
great changes are anticipated in
the steel and cotton schedules. The
woolen Industry may suffer some-
what by the Inevitable cut In ex-
treme rates, but the effects of this
are already being discounted, and
It is believed that no destructive
changes can be carried through.
Conditions at the moment favor
continued fluctuations In securities,
but no very positive advance in view
of the above circumstances. The
decision of the arbitration board re-
garding the wages of railroad en-
gineers will be shortly announced.
This may have an important bear-
ing. If Important concessions are
made without permitting the rail
roads to recoup themselves by bet-
ter rates the effect would be detri-
mental to railroad shares. A few
of the Industrials will also be cer-
tainly affected by tariff revision.
Our steel trade continues abnor-
mally active. Many mlllB aro choked
with ordors for months to come,
and aro securing handsome pre-
miums for prompt deliveries, which
will materially swell their profits.
The present activity in steel can-
not be expected to continue Indef-
initely. Nevertheless the present
boom in this industry is world-
wide, and Is shared by Great
Britain and Germany as well as the
United States. It is part of a world-
wide development, which it Is to
be hoped will add to Its stability
end duration.—Henry Clews.
ONE CASE DISMISSED.
Associated Presa.
Chicago, Nov. 19.—The charge of
abduction against Jack Johnson was
dismissed on account of Inability of
the prosecution to prove Laclle Cam-
eron was abducted by him. The
federal charge regarding the "white
slave" act remains to be tried.
REV AND MRS. NINE HERE.
Rev. and Mrs. L. Walter Nine
arrived in Shawnee Monday evening
for a visit with relatives here. They
returned last week from their wed-
ding trip ond Mr. Nine took charge
Sunday of his work at the First U.
B. Hughes Memorial church at
Oklahoma City. The church had
prepared for his arrival by adding
an office to the church building, dig-
ging a basement and handsomely
furnishing the parsonage. The new
pastor was given a hearty recep-
tion at both services, large congre-.
gatlons being present at each. Oft
their trip Rev. and Mrs. Nine visit-
ed Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Den-
ver and the numerous attractions
which the region affords. Both are
looking lino and were very warmly
greeted by their many friends here.
Judge made a Pennsylvania man
pay $6.84 for kissing a girl. Wonder
what's the regular price. This looks
like a bargain tag.
Thanksgiving turkey is going to
be extremely high this year, but
no good Democrat will feel that in
the circumstances any expense
should Interfere with suitable cele-
bration.
Home coming week for the Demo-
crats—four years and then some.
Don t Sell Your 1
Feedl
'HIS Bank is able
and willing t o
T
furnish money
to any good farmer to
buy young stock t o
consume his surplus
feed.
It is good business
for us and the farmer
too. He will realize
50# more out of his
feed stuff, and we will
gain a good friend.
If you have more feed than
your stock will consume come
in and talk the matter over
with us.
Security
State Bank
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