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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-20
BANKING POWER AAs DOUBLED

by Associated Press
Washington Dec Business .n
general as reflected in The eouaitioa
Of the banks ot rbe United slatos. bas
shared in the countrgs prosperity.
aocording 70 Lawrence q Murray 81
MS annual report made public oda
The banking power Of the nation.
represented by capital surplus prof
its. deposits and ircuia4on. reach.
ed during lie year the enormous rotal
Of 2.53S.101.999. high record
showing an increase OF 3 5.6s per cent
over 1911 and PTS per cen- over 1905
Since 1900. the banking power has in.
creased III per cent. or more tnau
doubled During the last twelve
years. the number of banks has tn-
creased by over 1o7 per cen, and
their volume OF business az indicated
bv deposits shows an increase 81
over ~ per cent
The comptrollers report cousis
81 mass of statistics witb ANALYSIS
most Of which previously have been
published
In connection with the rates on
monat which recently have been
soar.ug the comptroller Simply oh
.erres tAat the rates were normal
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-20

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-20

A MAN OUGHT NOT TO BE SHOT OR PUT IN AN
ASYLUM JUST BECAUSE HE ORDERS GOODS AWAY
FROM HOME FROBGiA CATALOGUE HOUSE
HE ONLY NEEDS TO BE TAUGHT THAT HE CAN
BUY BETTER AND CHEAPER AT HOME.
THEN THERE'S NO FREIGHT TO PAY: HE CAN SEE
WHAT HE BUYS BEFORE HE PAYS OUT HIS MONEY.
HE Is SURE OF GETTING RELIABLE, KNOWN BRANDS
OF GOODS
AND WE ARE HERE 365 DAYS A YEAR TO MAKE
GOOD ON WHAT WE SAY AND SELL
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-20
p,uEs FOR .. POST SYSTEM


Washington, Dec ii- Regulations
Il cover The workings OF The nov pan
cel post system which Is 'o 60 into
operation on 3snual7 p next have
been made paolic 0> Postmaster Gen.
ersI Hrchcork The new system win
be effective throughout the en,lre
postal service at the same time ana
will affect every postoiace. city rura.
and railway mail transportation ronte
in the country. Everl preoaution Nin
he taken by the postofSice department
TO have The mails moved with the
usual dispatch. and an pos'master5
superintendent and inspectors have
been directed to tamlarze themselves
and their subordinates with every
phase Of the new system
Mr. Hitchcock today expressed the
hope thar the public amiiarize itself
with the nature Of the new service
before attempting 10 use it informa
ton viii be available at any postofi
ice in The country IN few DAYS
Parcels May Weigh = Pounds
The regulations proYide that parcels
OF merchandise including farm and
factory products but NOT books and
printed natter Of almost every de
scription IN 70 eleven pounds IN
weight and measuring as much as six
feet in length and sirth combined eN.
cept those calculated to do injury To
the mails in transit, may he mailed at
any postoffice for delivery to any ad
dresses in the country Delivery wiz
be made to the homes OF people living
ON rural and star routes rs Well as
those living in cities and towns.
where they IS delivery by carrier
Where therei at present no deliv-
ery by carrier the parcels VIII 60
10 the postoffice as in the case nith
ordinary mail
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-20
Rates Vary With Zones

The postage rate for he first zour
that is within distances not exceed.
ing fifty miles-will be cents for
the first pound and 2 cents for each
additional pound The rates .rcrease
for each successive one OF the eiehf
zones into which the country IS divid
ed the maximum rate being y cents
pound, which VIII garry a parcel
across the continent or even 10 Alaska
nrd IL Tphtffnr,sr &c -..-.--a---- u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
NESb|T FIGURES NSLANDER TRIAL Says Miss Mercy Asked Him to Write Her Vaude-
 vile Sketch

Chicago, March H.-It is said that the number of persons subpoenaed in behalf of Dean Talbot, who is being sued by Miss Esther Mercy for islander. totaled 50, in- cluding many girl students who could de- scribe Miss Mercy's demeanor and actions at the time when a s25 hat worn by the plaintiff brought about incidents which re- suited in the suit for S10o,000.
 Miss Anna Broakins of the Mosey pub lie school, where Miss Mercy was a teacher for while. was the first wit ness. She was asked regarding informa- ton which she was said to have given Miss Talbot concerning the, plaintiff.
 Wilbur D. Nesbit, a newspaper writer. testified Miss Mercy had asked him to write sketch for her which he said he declined to do.
 Did Miss Mercy say that she was com pelled to make a living because she was being bounded from one post to another?' asked counsel for Miss Mercy
 ''I think she said something about being hounded,' he replied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
 RENEW CHARGES OF COMBINAT

New York March 27.-The Woodrow Wilson headquarters issued today a statement declaring that press dispatches last night from Tampa, Fla, carried "con- elusive proof of the existence of pres idential candidate combine, having for it's object the prevention of Governor Will sons nomination" The dispatches which are thus interpreted by the Wilson head quarters stated that the Clark and liar mon headquarters have announced that the names of these two candidates would not be on the primary tickets in Florida and that the contest there would prob ably be between Wilson and Underwood
 Tn Oklahoma and Kansas free field was left to Speaker. Clark without inter- ference by either Governor Harmon or MT underwood,n the statement reads. ''rhe same is true in Iowa, Arkansas and Wisconsin,; In Harmon territory Speaker Clark and MT, Underwood are apparently working in perfect adjustment with the Harmon forces. The following lineup is signifieant.
 "Clark vs. Wilson-Iowa, Wisconsin. Arkansas, Kentucky. Oklahoma, Kansas, California, etc.
 Underwood vs. Wison-Georgia. Flor Ida. North Carolina, South Carolina. Mis- slssippi and Louisiana.
 Harmon vs. Wilson-New York Della ware, Maine and other New England states, Ohio and states contiguous there to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

station says today that the British steamer Riverdale reached there late last night with fire burning in her after hold The steamer will reach the city tomorrow. Until then the extent of dam- age cannot be learned
 St. Petersburg.-It is announced that Emperor Nicholas and the Empress will leave for Crimea tomorrow. M. Makaroff, minister of the interior, has resigned and it is reported that his resignation has been accepted by the Emperor.
 Willemsted,s Curaeao.--A three inch gun exploded on board .e Dutch cruiser Zeeland during target practice today. A corporal was killed and three sailors wounded
 Springfield, Ill.-The senate in a night session passed the Beall presidential pref erential primary bin with an emergency clause this tThursday) morning by a vote of 37 to l.
 Berlin.-A movement has been quietly spreading in Germany to make a more extensive use of aeroplanes for military purposes. Private persons and municipal ities are coming forward of their own initiative to aid in the movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
PROTECTS MOTHER;
 SON KILLS FATHER

Richmond Va March 27.-James Currie, an engineer. was shot and in stantly killed in his home here tonight by. his son, Robert Currie. lad of h. Entering his house at the supper hour, it is said the boy found his mother struggling to free herself from her husband who was choking her. Seiz- ing an old ary rifle standing in d corner of the dining -oom. the lad pointed it toward his father and fired. The bullet entered the back and sev- cred the jugular vein. With his par ent lying dead on the floor, the son remained nearby until the police ar rived few minutes later and placed him under arrest There are nine chil- dren in the family most of whom wit pesed the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

Oakland, Cal March 27.-Adolph Goldman, recently released from San Quentin prison, was killed and R. w. snow, former mayor of oakland, was desperately wounded in fight tonight in the assembly rooms of the t1rst Congregational church in this city.
 Only the sexton, Charles F. Lewis, and Mrs |. Cassidy. were witnesses, the congregation expected for prayer meeting not having arrived.
 The fight was the outcome of an enmity dating back to the time snow was elected mayor in 1899. Previously the men had been the nest of friends. Some years ago Goldman shot snow after quarrel in San Francisco and was sentenced to five years in the pen itentiary after long legal battle In which evidence was introduced be- smirching the character of both men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
TAFT GETS MAJORITY
 |NM|SS|SS|PP|

Jackson, Miss, March 27-on the eve of the republican state convention delegates instructed to cast their ballots at the Chi cago convention for the renomination of President Taft were elected in seven of the eight congressional districts of Mis- sissippi today. The Eighth district con vention split" one faction instructing for Taft and another for Roosevelt
 Republican political leaders from all sections of the state came to Jackson to- night to attend the state convention to- morrow The Taft men, under the leader ship of l.. B. Mosely. United States com missioner from the southern district Of the state, assert they will be in control from the moment the convention assem- bles and a delegation of four from the state at large instructed for the Pres ident will be named in quick order. On the other hand, Roosevelt leaders prom se a vigorous fight on the floor of the convention and separate conventions are probable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
POSSE MOVING UP ON THE ALLEN OUTLAWS Battle Expected Within the Next Twenty-Four
 Hours

Hillsville. Va, March N.-Posses are moving up on the courthouse assassins from two sides tonight and a fight is expected within the next 24 hours. | Fifty horsemen, who tonight slowly en- circled the strongholds up in the Blue Ridge, where the remainder of the Allen gang is believed to be In hiding left their mounts in the thicket and worked i single file to points of vantage from which they expect to charge upon the outlaws at daybreak.
 Sheriff Haynes of Surrey county, North Carolina, with a volunteer posse of 50 also is waiting to move from Mount Airy.
 The posses have taken equipment to remain in the mountains until they take the outlaws or are assured of their es- cape from this section.
 A circumstantia story today was to the effect that one of the Aliens. prob ably Jasper. who has a son, Friel in the hunted band, has a plan to accom- rlish bloodless surrender. It was not verified however.
 In charging the grand jury the judge said the crime not alone required severe punishment but also required firmness in the legal arm. Tt does not matter how many guns you have" he said, the law fails without efficient grand juries With the fear of God In your hearts and a ful realization of the solemn duties that rest upon you, you gentlemen of the jury must go thoroughly into the motives"
 The jury retired immediately. Wit nesses were numerous. Clerk Dexter Goad was the first witness called. His tes- timony is the basis for the indictments. He returned the fire of the outlaws
 The special jury impaneled for the try ing of the cases returned eight new in- dictments charging murder and consnr- acy to kill. Those indicted were Sidney. Floyd, Victor, Claud and Friel Allen, Byrd Marion. Sidney Edwards and Wes- ley Edwards. or these Floyd Allen Sid ney Edwards, Victor Allen and Byrd Ma rion are in custody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

New Orleans, March A.-Honduras IS again at peace and Jose Marie valiadares, the Indian leader of the recent uprising In the south, escaped across the border into Salvador after the disastrous de- feat of his army of 250 men at El Horno, according to reliable reports received here today from Tegucigalpa. Nearly 100 of the rebels were killed and wounded, and about 60 taken prisoners.
 The hero of the government forces was Major Guy Maloney, New Orleans man, who is chief of President Bonilla's ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
TWO FORMER FRIENDS HAVE
 FATAL DUEL ENCOUNTER

The witnesses say Snow was the first to enter the church tonight and was followed few moments later by Gold man, who took seat acros the aisie from him.
 The first intimation of trouble was when Goldman attacked Snow, slash ing him with razor. While Snow was endeavoring to defend himself Gold man drew a revolver and shot once. 1.
 Snow fell to his knees and from that position fired. the bullet striking Gold man in the chest and causing him 10 sink to the floor Snow staggered to his feet and fired twice more both oul- lets finding their mark.
 Goldman fired from his recumbent position, the bullet striking Snow in the head, but the latter managed to fire again, piercing Goldman's head and killing him instantly.
 Snow was taken to hospital Sur geons have little hope for his re- covery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

San Francisco.-Lee De Forest of the American De Forest Wireless Telegraph company was arrested at Paloalto, Cal, today on an indictment from the south ern district of New York, charging mis- use of the mails.
 Washington.-The will be no further investigation of the House into the Law repce, Mass. textile strike and as a result no inquiry into the so-called wooden trust, according to Representative Henry chairman of the rules committee, today.
 Santo Domingo.-The United States crui- ser Washington. with the American Sec retary of State and party aboard, ar rived here at noon today after pleasant voyage from Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.
 Annapolis.-John F. OMalley. state au- ditor-elect, was arrested today on q charge of attempting to bribe William R. Small wood, a member of the house of dele gates, to vote against the local option bill. He was released on $10,000 bail.
 Washngton.-The House today passed a bill reducing from five to three years me period or TeSlutntt TSQulitu pn stead lands before patents are issued. It also permits entrymen and their families during the period to be absent from their homesteads five months per year.
 PhQenix.-The legislature by an over- wheming majority today adopted reso- lutions objecting to the appointment of former. Territorial Governor Richard Sloan to be United States judge for the district of Arizona.
 New Orleans.-Detectives arrested a man here today believed to be H. A. Hall of Cleveland. He is wanted on charge of embedding large sums.
 Chicago Whether the National Pack ing company. a $15,00,000 corporation the government charged was the basis of the illegal conspiracy alleged against the 1C meat jackers acquitted yesterday, will not be voluntarily dissolved, was today a mooted question.
 Santa Fe.-The eighth senatorial ballot today resulted in the election of two senator's both republicans. A. B. Fall and T. B. Catron are the men selected by the party.
 New Orleans.-News from quarantine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
BRYAN GIVES OUT
 LETTER ON HARMON

Lincoln. Neb.. March 27-William J. Bryan has given out an open letter in reply to the letter of E. M. Moore, gover- nor Harmon's campaign manager. He oe- nies that he has accused Harmon of being "a tool of Wall street." but says he has labelled Harmon 'as the Wall street choice and as a reactionary. That his political strength has been thrown to the reactionary side since 19OS,' says Mir. Bry an today, lis shown by his opposition to the placing of the referendum and initi- ative in the constitution adopted by the Ohio convention. "-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
JOHN ARBUCKLE.
 COFFEE MAGNATE.
 IS CALLED FOREST

New York, March 27.-John Arbuckle, the well known coffee magnate, died to- day at his home in Brooklyn. He was "A years old. Death was due to a general collapse incident to senility. The body will be taken to Pittsburg tomorrow for interment.
 MT. Arbuckle first became a national figure as a coffee merchant. He later took up the sugar business as a rival of the American Sugar Refining com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
SHOOTS INTRUDER
 THROUGH WINDOW

Knoxville. March 27.-At Crestmount Alex Jenkins shot and fatally injured William May, aged 20. Jenkins, who Is night watchman at an industrial plant, went home at clock and. sec .ng a light in his wife's room, rapped on the window glass. Immediately he saw the form of man, fully dressed arise to sitting post=re. Jenkins fired through the window, and as the form inside the room begar retreating fired d second shot Both took effect ore passing through Mays body and the second entering one thigh. Physicians say May cannot recover Jenkins sur rendered to deputy sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
NEW ORLEANS MAN IS HERO
 OF HONDURAN REVOLUTION

chine gun corps. With two of these pieces and supported by 200 infantry men, Major Maloney left piles of the enemy within two hours on the field and Valladares' band fled in disorder.
 Practically all political prisoners were released from the penitentiary last week. Captain George Milford, a German who fought with Colonel Pryce in Lower Cal ifornia during the Madero revolution, was with Valladares, but escaped. He was arrested in Mobile last night by im- migration authorities. who found him a stowaway on the steamer Agnella from Puerto Cortez, according to additional advices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
SMITHS BROTHER ON
 THE WITNESS STAND

Chicago. March T.-In the trial of Mrs. Louis Vermilya. charged with the murder by poison of Richard T. Smith, Joseph o. Smith a brother of the dead. testified he told Mrs Vermilya he had heard rumors that she had caused his brothers death, but she said there was no foundation for the stories and credited her enemies with starting them. He also asserted that much of his brothers property was miss ing after his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Turks Report Complete Defeat of Italian Army
 With Loss Of $500 Men

respondent at the Turkish headquarters.
 The place of the battle is not given in the report, which says the entire camp equipment of the Italians fell into the hands of the Turkish troops. The Turk ish commander said that the casualties among the Turks and their Arab allies numbered only 159 killed and wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Mckinley Claims PAP Delegates

Washington. March -l'iguring on re- turns from yesterdays primaries in New York and the state convention in Indl- ana, President Taft's campaign hea l. quarters today claimed 242 delegates among those selected thus far. Director Mckinley conceded only 24 to Colonel Roosevelt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

London. March 27.-The Turkish army in Tripoli has achieved a great victory over the Iitalian army. whose losses were 27 officers and 3500 men killed and wounded, according to the report ol the Turkish commander at Benghazi, re- ceiped here today from a special cor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

DO YOU BELIEVE THAT PROMO- TION IN THE OFFICE. STORE OR SHOP WHERE YOU WORK OUGHT TO GO BY FAVOR OR BY MERIT.
 PHI, ID. BOWERS SEEKS PROMO- TION IN THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- FICE ON THE SCORE OF MERIT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
SENATOR TAYLOR
 SLIGHTLY BETTER

Washington, March 27.-Sena- tor Taylor of Tennessee, who has been seriously i'll for sev- eral days with gall stones. was reported at a late hour to- night to be resting comfortably. There was no marked change to- day, however, and Nhe senator's condition has been regarded as critical since his turn for the worse last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Ask Probe of Shelter Trust

Washington, March 27.-Declaring that the Guggenheims check books had writ ten into Colorado political history .,ts foulest and blackest pages.' Representa- tive Martin of Colorado in the House to- day proposed an investigation of the so- called shelter trust
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
MAYOR SCHR|VER
 GIVES UP OFFICE Turns Place Over to Officers
 of National Guard QUIET AT PRESENT Officials Fear Repetition of Tues days Riots When One Man Was
 Killed and Two Wounded.
 Attempted to Kill Mayor
QUIET AT PRESENT

Rock Island, H., March H.-Fearing a renewal of riots, which last night resulted in the death of one man and the shooting of several others, two of whom may die, Mayor schriver tonight relinquished his powers as mayor to officers of the Sixth Illinois regiment of National Guard mobolized here. The soldiers patrolled the streets and kept crowds from congregat- ing. A confusion of identities and the fact that two men were missing were re- sponsible for the report that three men were killed last night.
 An unsuccessful attempt to assassi- nate Mayor Schriver forowed the pas sivity. A bullet was fired through the mayors office window from the top of a building several squares distant. Tho bullet missed Mayor Schriver, who was standing in front of the window, and buried itself in the wall.
 Militiamen and deputy sheriffs at once started search for the person who fired the shot.
 Sheriff O. l.. Bruner said:
 Although everything looks peaceful now, there is an undercurrent of vici- ousness against the police l expect an attack by the mob My deputies report a number of desperate characters In Davenport, Moline and Rock Island are carrying around the wordt that they will run the feather bed soldiers into the Mississippi river. This feeling. in my opinion, will grow stronger"
 Last nights rioting continued three hours. Police say there were more than 5000 persons in ,ne mob After the attack on the police station was repulsed by volleys from officers guns the authorities found dozen wounded men in the street
 Springfield March 27.-Governor De- neen today ordered out the Sixth regi- ment of infantry to preserve order. The request for troops came from the sheriff and the state attorney of Rock Island after unsuccessful attempt 10 assassinate the mayor or that city. This convinced the governor more trouble was brewing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Farmers to Meet in New Orleans

Washington. March G.-President Geo M Whitaker announced today the 19l. meeting of the Farmers National Con- gress would be held in New Orleans in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
March 26, 1912.
Mr. B. A. Thompson, Chairman,
Office of A. o. LANE

IT, D. A
 City.
 Dear Mr. Thompson: In answer to your inquiry as to the candidacy of Judge John H. Miller for the position of Judge of the City Court beg to say that among many who fFged Judge Miller to become candidate and he has my unqualified support If did not believe that he is pre- emnenty qualified for the position his friends seek for him, would have solicited his candidacy. am fully conf dent that if elected to the responsible position of Judge of the City Court he will fill it with entire satisfaction to the people, He is of fine intelligence and great discrm inatory powers and what equally important in position of this character he has great executive abitytha is, ability to dispatch business and at the time to act jul diciay both of which requirements greatly demanded in this county especially. Yours sincerely,
 A. O. LANE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

With only four more days before cleo ton Tallapoosa candidates are actively chasing the elusive voter No great amount of noisy enthusiasm has been aroused but the friends of the various candidates are doin ga great deal of quiet work. The offices to be filled are superintendent of education, tax collec- tor, tax assessor, treasurer and two coun- ty commissioners.