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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
STOKES DESCRIBES
ATTACK OF GIRLS
Tells How shooting Show
Twins" Manned Him.

New York, Nov. A-W. Z. d. Stokes
millionaire hotel proprietor. made a dra'
matte witness for the prosecution in the
trial Of the shooting show twins" Lii
liam Graham and Ethel Conrad. to-day
when he declared that one Of them told
him they were prepared to dispose OF
his body after killing him.
Acting out every role in pantomime
Stokes described how he was shot when
he visited the actresses apartments on
June last to obtain letters which they
had agreed to return to him. Crouching
low in the witness chair, he described
how Lillian Graham crept toward him,
revolver in hand, and said there were
three men in the apartment ready to aid
them hide his body If he should be
killed.
Mrs. Stokes, the young wife of the
complainant. listened attentively while
the thrilling story was revealed. Miss
Graham sobbed frequently during Stokes
recital of the thrilling events, while Miss
Conrad soothed her and looked defiantly
at the accuser. The court room was
crowded.
What did Miss Graham say?" asked
Mr.. Buckner, assistant district attorney,
of Stokes.
she said. Now I've got you-you. I'll
teach you that you can't Islander the
name of my dead mother and my sis
ter, " said MIR. Stokes.
IT turned to Ethel Conrad and said:
You told me this afternoon that Miss
Graham had gone abroad. 1 had perfect
confidence and trust in you. What kind
of game is this She said: oh, it's all
part of a trick.
Following his refusal to sign a state
ment he was given the alternative of
giving them $4,000 or losing his life,
Stokes said:
well. I say, II it's 1 cent or death,
take DEATH" was my reply.
With that Miss Graham exclaimed:
"Oh. you will, will your" and opened
fire" One bullet struck him in the thigh.
another flatIened against some keys and
two half dollars In his trousers pocket.
Miss Conrad then went to the kitchen,
he said, got her revolver. and shot him in
the calf OF the left leg.
His interest in Miss Graham, Stokes
said, led him to send her TO Paris. from
which place she sent him repeated re-
quests for money. He complied with the
demands until the time of his marriage
Miss Graham disappeared for a time
and turned up in April last with de-
mand for $500.
Il told her | was married." said Mr..
Stokes. and would not give her a penny.
as the fact, If 1t became known, might
be misunderstood"
Miss Graham sobbed loudly at this
point, and Miss Conrad also shed tears
Mrs. Singleton. who Sat In the front row
of the spectators benches. shook her fist
at Mr.. Stokes
On cross-examination by Mr. Moore,
Stokes denied that Miss Graham wore
short skirts when he first met her.
You mean this jury to understand that
Miss Graham was chasing after and an
moving you?" Stokes was asked.
Yes" he replied.
Mr.. Stokes identified a letter sent by
him to Miss Graham inviting her to
visit him in Lexington, KY, and wanted
to know If that indicated the way she
was chasing and annoying him. Mr..
Moore inquired about the details of Miss
Graham's visit to Lexington, and Mr..
Stokes said she remained there three
nights.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
ITALIANS CHECKED.
Turks Reported to Have Massacred
One Landing PARTY.

Paris, Nov. A.-The correspondent Of
the Temps with the Ottoman forces at
Zouagher reports that the Turks have
reoccupied a greater part OF the oasis
at Tripoli. By daily attacks they are pre-
venting the Italians from extending their
front.
Two weeks ago the Italians. in making
an attack from the sea in front Of Fort
Hamadieh, were surprised by the Turks
in the midst OF an attempt at landing
and only 200 men got ashore. With the
exception of five Of these, who were
made prisoners, all were massacred To
prevent further occurrences of this char
acter, Nechat Bey. Turkish commander.
has offered a sum of money for every
italian brought alive to his headquar-
ters
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
RUDOLPH URGES MUNICIPAL
PAWNSHOP FOR DISTRICT
Commissioner Declares Project Would Be Best Way
to Eliminate Loan Sharks-Business Man With
$4,000 Needed to Finance Plan.

Cleveland are in existence in Mexico and
Paris. Almost the same plan is in vogue
In New York.
1.-The expenses for running a municipal
pawn shop are small The men in
charge should hire a little room in an
unfrequented district. They would ac-
cept about 1-2 per cent a month for the
money loaned, and would advance two
thirds OF the value Of property brought
to them.
by a premium plan those who bor-
rowed money could receive a certain re-
turn at the conclusion of the year II the
returns exceeded the per cent required
by the man who furnished the original
fund. This is done in Mexico and Is
found feasible.
Such a project as this would not only
pay for itself by improving the condition
Of the poor, but would effectually drive
all loan sharks out OF business
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
ARMSTRONG PLAYS
N STREET HIGH
Football Title to Be Decided
Monday.

Monday, at Union League Park, NJ
Street High School and Armstrong Tech
nical High School will meet for their
annual clash on the gridiron. Both
teams are in fine fettle and are primed
for the contest. Both teams played
Howard Academy eleven and were scored
on six points, although the score against
Tech was made before the end of the
third quarter. Moody and Cambridge
on the ends of Techs line, were all-high
ends last year, with especial aptness in
handling forward passes. Ex-Capt
Brown, of NJ Street High School is play
ing sensational ball at center this year
while Left Tackle Randall is a tower of
strength for the NJ Streeters. Capt. Tai
bert showed remarkable form in the
kicking department during the Storer
game, and is a good ground gamer. Last
year all forecasts indicated a clean Tech
sweep, but NJ Street played in excep-
tional form and held the Manual Train
ers TO s to tie. Both teams seem to
have an even chance. and the outcome
will be in doubt until the last minute.
Merton Robinson, of Howard Univer-
sity; A X. Savoy, and Coach Marshall.
OF Howard, will act officials, which
assures the fact of clean contested
and capabIy handled game.
The following is the lineup for the
game: - -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
LUTHERANS SEE
MORTGAGE BURNED
Event Marked with impress
siYe Ceremonies.

With impressive ceremonies the mort
gage on the Church of the Reformation
was burned last night. freeing the edifce
from all Indebtedness.
Prior to the burning OF the mortgage,
thirty young girls, CARRIED in spotIess
white, and bearing bouquets Of flowers,
proceeded slowly up the church aisles to
the front of the auditorium, where the
flowers were presented to surviving mem
bers of the original building committee
and other veteran members Of the church.
The lights were then extinguished. and
with the auditorium in total darkness the
mortgage was lighted inside Of the chan
eel rail. AS the flames slowly crept over
the paper. lifting the burden which had
fettered the church for many years, there
was an impressive silence throughout the
congregation. AS the last spark died
out the organ began to play softly
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings
Flow the congregation joining In the
singing of the words. thus bringing the
service to a most impressive termina-
ton.
Those who oficiated at the burning OF
the document were John c. Hesse and
David H. Yount two surviving mem
bers Of the building committee, and Mrsi
Margaret Switzerland, one Of the organ
izers Of the church.
Rev. John Weidley, the pastor, reported
that more, than $500 bad been raised
for the defrayment Of the church debt
during his five years service at the
church. Rev. John T. Huddle delivered
an address on THE square, Rev. c. P.
Wiles spoke on by their fruits ye shall
know them" He spoke of the activities
OF the congregation and the progressive
ness Of the church. Rev c. S. Steck
talked on The rising temperature"
Following the services refreshments
were served, Henry Hesse. a prominent
member of the church, acting as toast
master A number OF well-known Luth-
eran clergymen spoke briefly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
"Princes. Kiku" Pre.ented.

Princess Kiku." Japanese romance,
by NJ. F. Hutchinson, was presented by
the Truth Seekers of Gurley Church"
last nigh before a large audience at
Pythian Temple, under auspices of Har-
mony Castle, No. 10. Knights of the
Golden Eagle. The play was presented
under the direction of Ed. F. Muth
Those who took part were Mrs. Izetta
Kennon, Louisa Young, Edith Pishon,
Beba Meiskill, Savilla Meiskill, Mrs
Jeanette Moore, Clara Young, Margaret
Crandall, and Lula Lowe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
YANKEES WANT DUNN.
baltimore Manager Possible Sue
cesSor of Hal Chase.

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 23.-Jack Dunn,
president and manager of the Orioles
and Hughey Jennings, the former
Oriole, who has led the Detroit Tigers
to several remnants, are being strongly
mentioned among the possibilities to sue
coed Hal Chase. who has resigned as
manager of the New York Americans.
Jennings may take the job. but there is
little chance OF Dunnie leaving this city.
The Oriole leader has made this town
his home, invested his savings here, and
has often said that he expects to stick
as long as he stays in baseball. And the
fans of Baltimore are with Dunnie in
his determination. In the two years he
has owned the Birds he has supplied a
fine article of ball. finishing third last
year and second this year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
80 DIE IN EXPLOSION.
Liverpool Plant Wrecked by Burst
ing of the Boilers.

Liverpool. Nov. A.-A boiler explosion
in the oil cake mills Of ]. BIbby & Sons
to-day killed thirty-three workers, in
Turing nearly 100 others, and wrecked
the plant.
The victims bodies hurled high into the
air, mingled with the flashes of flame
which followed the bursting of the boil
ers. Many OF the 100 employees Of the
mills, taken to hospitals. have lost arms
and legs, and others are fearfully burned.
Scores are not expected to recover.
Immediately after the explosion men
could be seen at every window with fire
raging behind them frantically appealing
for rescue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
DUE TO OLYMPIC SUCTION.
Naval Constructor TestIhes to Great
Attractive Force.

London, Nov 4-The theory lately de-
veloped that the collision between the
White Star liner Olympic and the British
cruiser Hawke was due to the enormous
suction created by the Olympic is backed
by David Watson Taylor. United States
naval constructor. who to-day testified in
the admiralty court in behalf OF the gov
ernment's counter-Claim against the
White Star company.
He said that he had studied suction.
and was of the opinion that vessels 100
yards apart and at an angle Of 10 de-
grees to one another were inclined to
be affected by suction. He believed that
suction would have tended to draw the
bows of the Hawke toward the Olympic
and that once the vessel began to
sheer the attraction would have become
stronger and stronger.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25

Hon. Clifford siftons horses and riders
did 1t
Jack Hamilton, with Confidence, won
first, his record being feet 9 inches. He
tried feet but was thrown and was
nearly trampled on. Riding Her
cules, he won also second. Crow and
Murray's Skyscraper saved America by
gaining third.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
Carnegie Is seventy-six.

Ntw York. Nov. 24-Two Of the nations
most promising young men, will cele-
brate the anniversaries Of birth to-mor-
row. John Bigelow will be ninety-our
years old and Andrew Carnegie seventy
six. The diplomat and historian proba-
bly, will receive his friends tomorrow at
his home in Grammercy Park.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
Five Held rs Suspects.

Five suspects, all colored, are held at
the Fifth precinct station for an inves-
tigation in connection with the robbery
of Max Reiness, a southeast grocer. sew
eral weeks ago. They were arrested last
night, but no formal charge was made
against them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25
Writer Wounded I'm Duel.

Paris, Nov. 24.-In a duel resulting
from the Curie-Langevin case to-day
Pierre Mortier, a writer IN GIL Bias, was
wounded twice by Gustave Thlery. The
encounter was stopped after NJ. Mortier
had been wounded in the wrist.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25

An internal combustion locomotive of
1000 horsepower, using crude petroleum
for fuel, is hauling trains successfully
on a Prussian railroad.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25

Estimates of the Cuban sugar crop in
dictate that it will reach between 100000
and LOO, 600 tons.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-25

Prof LOUNSBURY, of Yale, says 81 have nothing but
unqualified praise The work will be invaluable to every
eager gain knowledge of the history development of
| the country"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08
MATTHEI.

Miss Flora Matthei, of EllinwoOd,
daughter of Rev and Mrs. Matthei,
died at the hospital i'm this city Sun
day and the body was taken to Elln-
wood for intlerment. The case is a
particularly sad one and the sympa-
thy of the community goes out to the
bereayed parents and friends. The
deceased was a very popular young
lady and student Of the ElEnwood
High School. She had been suffer
ing at times from an ailment which
grew into appendicitis and which be-
came so severe a short time ago that
an immediate operation was neces-
sary and it was performed last week.
It appeared for a time after the op-
eration that she would recover short
ly and she was much interested in
getting home so that she could re-
sumo her studies and rejoin her class
mates. But her condition was such
that when change for the worse
came she was not strong enough to
reciprocate and failed to withstand
the final summons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08
JOHN, FEED THE FISH,"
FARM BOYS NEW cHoRE

Fish-killIn' day Will soon vie with
hogkillin' day for popularity among
Great Bend farmers when Prof. Dycht
gets his hatchery going at Pratt, and
the University Of Kansas Is able to
send out young fish adj over tie state
with instructions how 70 raise them.
Fresh meat every day in the year
on the farm is what il wsll mean to
have pond Of fish. and In addition
TO the convenience a half dozen mess
e.i Of bass, catfish and carp will bring
there will also be no little pleasure
In Watching the meat bills decrease
Excavation ON the Pratt hatchery
the largest m he world, begins next
week. Prof. Dyche is spending prac-
ticalE all his time away from the I'm
iversity in an effort to put this new
project into effect at the earl,est pos
s.6le time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08
ANOTHER RICE COUNTY MYS.
Terry.

A gT'ueSOme case OF mystery is re-
ported from Rice county. Early Tues
day morning, Mr.. Bert Hanks. a farm
er, discovered one of his straw stacks
on fire. Later, upon examination he
was Mortified to discover the chamed
remains OF a man on the edge of the
Straw stack. The body was so badly
burned that the features of the I'M
fortunate man were unacceptable.
From all reports the fire occurred
early in the morning. Whether it
was a case of murder or suicide will
be hard to determine. Coroner True
heart, of Sterling, was immelia' ely
notded, and he, in company with The
county attorney and the shen,ff, i'm
mediately proceeded TO the scene of
The tragedy TO make an official inVeS-
tigafOn. The man was of middle
height. evidently about forty years
Of age, and dressed i'm cheap working
clothes. An examination showed the
skull to be badly fractured, but The
doctor-who examined the body THINKS
that the fracture could have been
cause by the fire.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08

dation Homes Company has skipped
ever tens of thousands of vacant lots
near Manhattan, held for speculative
purposes and gone out to upset laHd
values in what should have been farm
ing country for some years TO come.
They found the land speculator on thu
agricultural ground ahead of them,
and they paid speculative prices and
profits. Rents in that charmingly ex-
elusive place will run from about $50
70 $50 per month. Car fare and rem S
will total at least $3.50 year, or near
IL half the wages of The wlskiiled
workman It is understood the com.
pany has given up its intel,ion Of SUI
plying the need for good housing at
reasonable rents for wage earners.
1T is quite natural that ihay have
done so. Unskilled workers in New
York earn only $3.50 to 500 a veal
ard skilled $500 TO $500"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08
JUDGE. MARTINS POSITION.
Editor Democrat:

Ed3nOr Democrat:
To one who lis, as 1t. were, but "a
louker-on in Venice - the position OF
Judge Martin OF Hutchinson, the Re
publican candidate for congress, pre-
sentS an interesting study.
Before the primary Judge Martin
was heraIded as the only "standpat'
candidate I'M the running. Progres-
sive, or hsurgent papers, so labeled
him. Progressive Republicans all
over the district so proclaimed him.
Republicans in his own county pub
siShed open letters in which the Ia
bel was again pasted ON the Judge,
and so far as this writer was able to
discover, no great effort was made
before the primary, to place Judge
Martin IN amy other light before the
voters. But after the primary-what?
After a small minority of the Repub-
Gean voters had succeeded in hand
ing Judge Martin the nomination, the
stand-pat press throughout the dis
tTict, while rejoicing over their VIC
tory at the polls, comes TO the people
now with the claim that their candi-
date is the King Pin Of the Progress
stves, The stland4pat press, mind you,
is making this claim for Judge Mar
In-not the out-and-out ProgresSiyes.
A man who runs may read the rea-
son for such a sensational flop in
politics and flourish of tI1Impe,s in
the votes of the ProgressiveS mex.
january Judge Martin will not even
get a Squint at the Congressional
tcga Unless the ProgressiVeS who
voted for Mr.. Hopkins, Mr. Findley
or Mr.. HaIra come to the aid OF the
candidate whom they DID NOT WANT
chem President Taft will have one less
supporter of his policies i'm Congress.
Verify, the situation is a peculiar
enc Sc. W.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08
UNDER ERWooD.

Died-At his home i'm this city, Fri
day evening, November "a, Reuben C..
Underwood, aged 81 years, IL months
and 6 days. In 1896 he was admitted
70 the bar, having read law under
former Kansas Attorney General Boyle
B. Shepherd, and for two years prac-
ticed law i'm Fort Scott, Kansas. La
Ter he entered the Kansas City Veter-
inary College and graduated from it
in the spring of 1910. Three years
ago he became a victim of the relent-
less disease, tuberculosis. By the
time he graduated, his health would
not permit him to practice much, al
though his determination and hopeful
disposition led him to treat several
cases. J. H. Underwood, his brother,
and only surviving relative, has been
with hum all fall In accordance with
DR.. Underwood rs request that there
be no funeral for fear of spreading
the disease, the Knights Of Pythias
Of which order he was a member
made the funeral arrangements, the
only rite being a short service at the
grave. conducted BY the Rev. ]. l.
Kell, and inherment was made in The
Ness City cemetery. He has many
warm friends here who viii regreI
his early death.-NeSs County News
Mr.. Underwood was a resident q
this city for several years and many
viii remember him and regret tht
loss caused by his death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
State Of Kansas County OF Barton,
SIS.
OEEINE OLr rIIE NOIrArnrN O1 rNnnr

State of Kansas County OF Barton,
SIS.
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK,
Monday, December 4, 1911.
The commissioners of Barton coun-
ty, Kansas, met i'm their regular seS-
sion at the office Of the county clerk
on Monday, December 4, 1911. Pres
emit: P. E. Murphy and Mat Dick,
Commissioners; NJ. Daley, Sheriff;
R. c. Russell, County Attorney, and
c. F. Younkin, County Clerk.
P. E. Murphy was elected Tempo
rary Chairman.
On account Of the death of the
baby of County Commissioner Frank
Wood, on motion the Board adjourn.
ed until December II, 1911, at which
time the Board will meet in adjourn
ed ssion and traSact such business
as may be presented.
There being nothing farther, the
Board adjourned, as stated above.
P. E. MURPHY,
ATTEST Tenn. Chairman
c. F. YOUNKIN, County Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08
SHAFER. .WAElDlN.

Miss Carrie E. Shafer and Mr.. H.
E. Waeldin were united i'm the holy
bonds of matrimony at the home Of
rhe brides mother at 776 west First
street last evening at s O'Clock. Rev.
H. C. Wharton performed the cene-
mny. Miss Bessie Force was brides
maid and Mr.. NJ. c. Taylor the best
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waeidin are two of
the well known and popular young
people Of Hoisington and the good
wishes of the community go with
them on their Journey through life,
The groom has been employed for a
number Of years as a salesman in the
hardware department Of the E. r.
Moses Mere. Co. Of this city. The
bride Is one Of Barton county Is
school teachers and Is a charming
and accomplished young lady who
numbers her friends BY the score.
Mr. and Mrs. Waeldin have taken
up their abode in a neat and co1y
cottage on Cheyenne Heights where
they have gone to housekeeping and
viii make their future home.-Hois
ington Dispatch