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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
THE Governor FELT
LIKE A DRY SPONGE
THE PRESIDENT-ELECT Is IA
TIGUED AFTER A DAY ON
THE PARDON BOARD.

PRINCETON. N, j.. Dec. 23.-"I
feel Ike squeezed sponge" eXclaim-
ed President-elect Wilson when he re-
turned homo here tonight after an all
day sesalon in Trenton with the state
board OF pardons. over which. as go
ernor he presided.
This is one OF the days that takes
It out Of mo-" he said, because you
do not know sometimes If you are
acting right or wrong, and you can
not go into the circumstances OF all
the cases"
Out Of 200 applications from con-
victs. 20 cases came before the board
and not minute Of the day did the
governor get to attend to national
business. 1t was an average number
OF applications. with three capital
cases among them. The sentences Of
two were committed, but third will
be electrocuted.
Governor Wilson's attention was
called TO the recent discussion of par
don systems in Arkansas and other
states and he was asked whether he
preferred that the state executive
have full responsibility or that the
pardonlng power be lodged In board
consisting as In New Jersey. of tho
governor. the chancellor and six
judges from the court OF errors ana
appeals. Though the governor has
tho power OF vetoing any applica-
tlons, his affirmative vote counts no
more than that of the other mem-
bers.
81 like the New Jersey system bet
ter" said Mr. Wilson. 81 admire evry
much this court as It is open minded
and certain to do the right thing"
Tomorrow being governors day IN
Trenton, the president-elect will be
occupied In the forenoon with state
officials.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
TULSA'S BEST loved
MAN IS CRITICALLY ILL
@. Il. BUCHNER, WE'LL KNOWN
CHARITY WORKER, Is SENT
TO HOSPITAL.

c. Il. Buchner, Tulsas widest
known box charity worker and train
er Of boys, was yesterday removed
from his residence TO tho Tulsa Hos
pltal. Mr.. Buchner is Ill with typhoid
fever and his condition is critical, al
though his splendid physical condl-
ton prior to the illness, will be big
factor in his battle for life, it is
thought
Mr.. Buchner was attacked by fever
few days ago and his condition
since then has steadily grown worse
Following a diagnosis Of the case by
physicians yesterday 1t was decided to
remove him to the hotpltal for treat
ment.
Mr.. Buchner has been secretary Of
Tulsas Y. NJ. c. A. for several years,
during which time he inaugurated the
Community plan" OF work that has
been adopted in many Of the larger
cities Of the country, and for which
Mr. Buchner is universally commend
ed by Y. NJ. c. A. authorities Mr..
Buchner has been probation officer.
secretary of tho ministerial alliance
and leader in similar lines OF work
during his stay in the city and Is ono
OF Tulsa's most universally beloved
citizens.
so Jealous has he been in the per-
formance Of his manifold duties for
humanity that ne did not take time
to collect his salary AS consequence
his financial circumstances are ex-
ceedingly poor and number Of
prominent men OF the city will make
an attempt today to raise the 1900
back salary due him. in order to tide
him over his presnt Illness.
Mr.. Buchner was engaged IN tho
collosal task OF engineering the Good
Fellows movement here when he be-
came III, but this work will be car
ried out by others.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
CHRISTMAS CHEER
MARRIED By TRIAL
i-YEAR-OID Toy PLAYS WITH
TOYS, UNMINDFUL OF FAITH
ER'S IMPENDING FATE.
SENATOR kern TO SPEI k
Famous Dynamite Conspiracy Case
Nearing End--Dcfcnse Scores
tho Government.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2S.-Four.
year-old George Bernhardt, VINO was
playing in tho lobby Of the federal
building with a toy engine, was mado
subject OF comment in the nrgu-
ment for the defense before the jury
at tho dynamite conspiracy trial to-
day.
The boy IS the son of William c..
Bernhardt Of Cincinnati. one of the
forty defendants accused Of aiding
he McNamaras to blow mp non-union
obs. The wives of about thirty de-
'cndants with almost as many chill
lren, have been sitting through the
trial for almost three months, and
while his parents were listening to the
denial of the charges Of dynamlting,
the boy was romping through the lob
by with an early supply Of Christmas
presents.
If after this long trial, you must
convict somebody" said Attorney
Wilyliam n. Harding, don't convict
William Bernhardt, for he Is an in
buoNl lDhN ~ Oll Nbl hfI anu mas II VIE
to support. He has worked hard all
his life and has raised a family. Blow
ing up non-union Jobs is not charac-
teristic of a man who raises n family
But ] say II you must convict some
body by the name Of eBrnhardt, con
Wet this little boy. Send the little
boy to the penitentlary. he might
stand 1t, but Bernhardt with wife
couldn't"
Mr.. Harding said the Government
for three months mad telephone In
strument hidden under President
Frank NJ. Ryan's desk at the union of.
flee and had not produced liz evidence
any information seC L.ed through that
secret telephone
Senator John w. Kern said that he
would speak Tuesday in defense OF
Herbert Hockin and Eugene A. Clancy
and Olaf. A. Tyeitmoe Of San Franc
CISCO.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
REBELS CAPTURE
CASAS CRANDES
EIGHT HUNDRED FEDERALS DE.
IENrED AND THEIR CON-.
RADES TAKEN.
WORK OF General PASOUAL
After Taking Ascension Last week.
Fourteen Prisoners Were Exc-
Cutod Publicly.

FL PAso, Tex. Dec 23-Casas
Grandes, the most important town in
tho ranchlng and numbering district
southwest of Juarez, has been taken
by rebels personally commanded by
General Pascual Jr, II was reported
today from federal and rebel official
sources.
A column Of 500 men marching
against the rebels at Ascension. was
defeated, it was announced. The fed
cral commander, General Jose RIanco.
was taken prisoner.
Confirming this report. s. n. AM
hrose, nm American hotel man of CO.
lumbus. N. NJ, arrived here today.
He was in Ascension at the time of its
capture last Wednesday and talked
with General salazar. whose forces
took the town. While there, mes
songer arrived, directly from General
Orozco with letter from tho rebel
leader. saying that he had tken Casas
Grandes and defeated Blanco.
Blanco's forces were entrapped, the
official rebel report says, In canyon
north of Casas Grandes. Aside from
capturing many rifles and much am
| munitlon, the rebels secured two cam
non. Details OF the battles are lack
ing, but Casas Grandes was taken cas-
lly, Oro2co wrote, as the federals left
only 200 men TO protect the town.
BY taking Casas Grandes, the scene
| of n hard strupyio In tha Nodoro ro,,
olutlon in which tho rebels were re-
pulsed, the Orozco revoutionlsts con-
troll the Mexico Northwestern railway
which runs between Juarez on tho
border and Chihuahua city the state
capital.
The railway wires are not operating
| west from Chihuahua City nor below
Juarez and no railway confirmation
of the towns fall could be secured.
The attack was made on old Casas
Grandes, the largest town in the dis
trict
The railway offices and the Amer
lean homes are at the new town.
some miles away and It Is believed
that no foreigners were injured.
After taking Ascension last week.
IL federal prisoners including q cap
tain, were executed In the public
plaza, refugees reported today. Major
l.. G. Quinteros the Ascension federal
commander who escaped, has arrived
at the New Mexico border with one
soldier as companion. He IS held by
United states troops below Hachita.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
TAFT Will ARRIVE At
COLON This morning
MANY FUNCTIONS BEING AR
RANGED FOR PRESIDENT
IN PANAMA CITY.

COLON. Dt5. 23.-A wireless dis
patch was received here this evening
from the battleshp Arkansas, which
is bringing President Taft and his
party to the canal zone. The message
said that all on board the vessel were
well. The Arkansas is due here at s
o'clock tomorrow morning.
Cordial wireless dispatches were
exchanged today between President
Porras and President Taft.
Panama Is preparing to give the
American executive a notable well
come. Among the functions already
arranged are an invitation ball. which
will be rendered to Mr.. Taft Christ
mas night by President Porras and
his wife, and banquet in his honor
at which H. Percival Dodge. the Am
erican minister. will be the host.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
MORE SCANDAL HEARD
At SENATORIAL PROBE
FORMER FINANCIAL AGENT or
STATE UNIVERSITY GIVES
TESTIMONY.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Dec. %.
Especially Before the senate in
vcstigating committee Monday, form
er financial agent W. w. Williams,
Of the state University. testified he
lost his position with the state fol-
lowing his refusal to accept machin-
cry. which the state board of public
affairs had bought and authorized
the payment Of $4,995 for. when he
could have purchased similar electri-
cal machinery for $8,890.
The machinery was delivered on
the tracks at Norman, okla, and VIII
liams refused to approve Of II or ap-
prove of the payment for the machln-
cry. Auditor Leo Meyer upon ap-
proval Of r. II. Wilson, paid for the
machinery and later Williams was let
go as financial agent
williams was removed In June,
1911, being succeeded first by Paris
Perswell. who resigned when the
board of education investigation
brought out facts derogatory to his
fitness j. w. Lindsey was then ap-
pointed and according to Senator Geo.
w. Barefoot, secured his appointment
solely through Superintendent r. II.
Wilson.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec, 23--A story Of
a Christmas baby mothered by four
Vassar college students on a Journey
OF cheer from Poughkcepsc, n. y, TO
Minneapolis was told by Vassar un-
dergraduAtes arriving at their Brook
lyn homes today for tho holiday va.
cation.
The baby. a year old. is the son OF
a poor Minneapolis woman, She want
ed the child as Christmas gift from
a Brooklyn charitable institution In
whose care she had left II six months
ago. Officers OF the organization
wrote to the Christian association Of
Nassar, student philanthropic or
ganizatlon, asking II somo students
living In Minneapolis would take the
child west, and Miss Katherine Lewis,
OF Chicago. and three other students.
one Of whom lives In Minneapolis,
volunteered
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
TRAIN ROBBERY
ENDS IN DEATH
AFTER KILLING 4 MAN NEGRO
BOARDS TRAIN AND TRIES
\ HOLD UP.
WAS shot BY A defective
In a Revolver Duel With Detective
the Bandit Is Shot and
MOrtally Wounded.

An unidentified negro was shot and
Instantly killed while attempting to
rob the crew and passengers Of st.
Louis & San Francisco train No. 412,
oklahoma City to ST. Louis. shortly
after the train left Chandler early
last evening. II is claimed the negro
gro had killed another negro before
boarding the train. The bandit was
shot by an operative Of the Burns
detective agency who was n passen-
ger.
The following account of the at
tempted holdup was given by passen-
gers aboard the train, and verified by
Conductor Fahr, when the train
reached Tulsa:
Conductor Fahr boarded tho front
end Of the smoking car as the train
pulled out of Chandler. and had Just
ascended the steps when the negro
darted from behind tho station build
ings. boarded the train directly be.
hind Fair and held him up before he
could enter the coach. After reliev-
ing Fahr Of all valuabes, the negro
forced him to back through the door
into the express car.
Entering the express car, tho negro
covered the express messenger and
ordered him to open the express cafe
declaring that If the safe was not
opened within two minutes he would
XIII both the conductor and messen-
ger.
At this juncture, the negro train
ported. named Martin, who had OBJ
served the bandit while he was rob
bing the conductor came forward,
threw open the express car door and
began firing. While shots were being
exchanged, the conductor and ex-
press messenger slid open the sido
door and jumped off tho train
which was running at q moderate
speed.
The train porter exhausted his am
munition, ran back through the train
and spread the alarm w. Il. Gordon
an operative of the Burns detective
bureau at Kansas City, was the only
one carrying fire arms. and rushed
forward. The first three shots Cor.
don fired struck tho negro. who i'm
mediately surrendered. Tho train
was then returned to Chandler where
the robber died Just as the sheriff
took charge OF him for the killing OF
another negro earlier in the evening
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
CHRISTMAS SERVICES At
HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCU.
Several Services VIII BE Held AT
Local Catholic Today.
Communion

The 24th Of December. the eve OF
the feast Of Christmas, Is the vigil
and a day Of fast and abstinence.
On this day confessions will be
heard from 10 to 12 n. m. and from
p m. to 6 p. m. Then again from
7 p. m. to 1850 p. m. Promptly a,
IL o'clock midnight from the cath to
the 25th will begin the Missa Festiva
coram Sanctissimo with sermon and
benediction
All who have confessed may receive
holy communion at this mass by spe-
cial permission.
The second mass Will be at 7 a. m
The third mass viii be at 1890 a. m
AT these masses holy communion
will be administered for communi-
cants there. Alsa will be masses al
$3.50 a. m. to 10 a. m. and n High
mass to follow this Immediately al
about 1915.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
I ire VIII be Plenty of Xmas
'"', For Every Child in Tulsa

II will be 81, N~, ristmns eve for
the children OF Tu. 0r and rich
alike, this year, In m. y. "es, san
ia Claus will make his 3arance
with much pomp and ceremGay, From
now until tomorrow morning, the
hearts Of every youngster will be
athrob. In expectation OF what the
morning will bring.
The Good Fellows the Salvation
Army and other charitable and relig-
ious institutions have been working
for weeks in an effort TO ascertain the
name and address OF every poor Kid in
the city, who hasn't been accustomed
to the kind OF Christmas that the
child whose parents are in comfort
able circumstances receives.
The Good Fellows 10 Work.
The Good Fellows have promised TO
take care of approximately 800 chill.
dren. Each Good Fellow win go TO
the homes on the children whose
names were furnished him by the
Chief Good Fellow and leave toys, etc.
Much OF this work will he done today,
while some Of the Good Fellows will
go on their mission OF love and kind
ness tomorrow morning. A. NJ. Welch,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24

superintendent OF the Humane society,"
will have charge OF distributing the
toys, clothing and other presents thai
have been purchased with the cash
contributions sent in by Good Fellows
BY the time this task is ended and all
the Good Fellows have made thslr
calls. II IL hoped that not house IN
Tulsa will have been missed by santa
Claus
Christmas for tho Poor.
Four hundred children Will gather
at the Salvation Army citadel TINS
evening to attend their annual Christ
mas entertainment. A great DIG
Christmas tree will be placed upon the
stage and It Will be covered with pres
ents. Following a program Of songs
and recltatlons, Santa Claus Will ap-
pear and distribute the toys, candy
and nuts.
Many parties Will be held In all
sections of the city tonight, but for the
most part the children viii assemble
at churches TO take part in the varl-
Gus entertainments that have been
planned.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
Continued on Page Threc.)
MUCH Investigating
FOR NEXT CONGRE 5
SEVEN INVESTIG ATIONS BY THE
HOUSE WILL COST APPROX
MATEIY 100000.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-An era
Of investigation. possibly unprece-
dented in the history of the house
will be ushered in when congress re-
assemblies in January. Members OF
the house will divide their attention
among seven distinct investigations,
scheduled to begin imediatsiy after
the holidays. They are:
Inquiry into the so-called money
trust; hearings before the ways and
means committee preliminary to tar
iff revision by the next congress; the
probe into the New Haven and Grand
Trunk railroads: the judiciary com
mittee's hearings on general trust
legislation; the inquiry into the rati-
fcations Of the so-called foreign and
domestic shipping trust by the mer-
chant marine committee; the Glass
subcommittee investigation incident
to the framing Of a currency bill; and
the inquisition into the affairs Of the
office of superintendent of insurance
in theDistrlct of Columbia, with tes-
timony to be taken not only in Wash
ington but also probably in New
York. The insurance inquiry will be-
gin December 26 with the District OF
Columbia commissioners on the wit
ness stand.
These committees will endeavor to
complete their work by the end Of
the session.
1t is estimated that the investiga-
tions will cost In the aggregate more
than 100000.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
WANTS 300 900
FOR TULSA BLDG.
CONGRESSMAN JIM DAVENPORT
HERE WORKING ON IN
CREASED APPROPRIATION.
C0NFERS With TULSANS
Story of Tulsa's Marvellous Growth
Startles Easterners-Thcy
Can't Believe II.

Prospects are very good for in
rreasing the federal building appro-
priation for Tulsa from s135,0OO to
100000, according to the encourag-
ing statements of Congressman jim
Davenport OF Vinita, who spent yes
terday in Tulsa in conference with
Postmaster w. I. Reneau, CONNER
cial club OFFICIALS and others inter-
ested in the postoffice building.
Congressman Jim" stated that the
supervising architect Of this country
had practically agreed to a recon-
mendation of an increase in the pres
ent appropriation and with concert
ed action on the part OF Tulsa boost
ers the amount may be increased still
larger-possibly to the 100000 mark
tho goal originally set by enthusiastic
TulsanA
THE only trouble I find" said Mr.
Davenport" Is in convincing the
down casters that such marvellous
city of Tulsa really exists in the great
southwest. They live in towns ard
cities that have practically stood stili
for years and years in the matter OF
increasing population. They can hard
" believe that Tulsa grew from 1900
people In 1900 to $4,000 In 1910, and
when they hear now that the city has
30, 900 people, they think 1t imopssl-
BILE. However. ! believe we will be
able to convince them sufficiently to
gain their support for an increased
appropriation for Tulsa's federal
building"
Mr.. Davpenport is back In Oklaho-
ma spending the Christmas holidays
and will return to Washington about
the first Of the year. He says Tulsa
will hear further from him in the
federal building matter as soon as he
can get things lined up
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
Immigrants Christmas.

NEW YORK. Dec. 23.-Twelve
hundred immigrants from many parts
of the world. detained on the thresh-
old Of the new world. were given a
taste OF Uncle SANS Christmas cheer
today that increased their desire to
enter.
From two Christmas trees on Ellis
Island, gifts were distributed to every
man, woman and child. Five clergy
men made addresses in many Ian
guages and tho entertainment ended
with dinner in which figured lee
cream and other dainties. strange to a
large majority Of the guests.
The men received brlar pipes, collar
buttons or purses The women were
given small ornaments or toilet ar
ticlcs and tho children a variety Of
toys
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
Held FOR taking THE
OIL Concerns FUNDS
PITTSBURGH ATTORNEY HELD
ON EMBEZZLING CHARGE
IN HEAVY BOND.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Dec. 2a.-El-
mer Moore, an attorney. waived q
hearing before an alderman here to-
day and was held for court In $780,
600 bail to answer to the charge OF
embezzling $4,000 from the Federal
oil and Gas company Of Oklahoma.
Moore was the companys treasur-
er and contended that as such he was
allowed to use the money. He claims
the charge is purely technical
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
TO TULSA CITIZENS.

Secretary Buchner OF the Y, NJ.
C. A. is very seriously Ill with ty-
phoid fever. lie was removed to
the Tulsa Hospital last night In an
ambulance,
His salary is raised by popular
subscription. These subscriptions
for the current year have been In
adequate and he is without funds.
his salary being delinquent to the
extent of more than 5000.
We can raise 800 out of old
subscriptions but the balance must
be new and voluntary. We are
attempting to find one hundred
men and women who will give
five dollars each, before tonight.
that we may inform him, as
Christmas news. that tho money to
see him through his illness, Is In
the bank.
Buchner Is great. unselflsh
public servant, who has made his
lIfes work the helping of human
ity. The men and women Of this
community will not leave him. we
feel confident. with. financial
ghosts to haunt him. In the hours
OF delirium he has before him.
There Is no source of income
except from you. Let us make
our Christmas happier by the
feeling that we have done our
duty toward this man who has
devoted his very llfe-energy to tho
welfare Of Tulsa.
Phone Mr.. Hughes at the Ex-
change National bank and he will
call for your contribution.
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
RUSSIA PUTS A BAN
ON TILE NEWSPAPER MAN.
No More Military or Navy News to
Come From the Russian
Empire.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 23.--An
imperial decree Issued today forbids
the circulation of military or navy
news Of any kind whatsoever. The
decree remains in force for year. II
gives in minute details a list of mat
ters which must not be touched upon.
Including the fulfilling Of factory or
ders for the army or navy and relat-
ing TO furloughs or calls to the colors.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
HEAVY SNOW FELL IN
INOIA YESTERDAY.

CLAREMORE. Okla, Dec. ga
Especial. quite heavy fall OF
snow Is reported ct Inola, a small
station south OF this city. but a mile
north no snow fell. The day In this
city and points north has been warm
and balmy. Three inches Of snow fell
IN the southern part Of the county,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
Yulefde Spirit Comes in Many
Forms TO People in America

pardons To seven prisoners striving
sentenccs In the pcnitentiary IN con-
nectlon with the violations OF recent
court martial law proclamations In
tho Kanawha strike district Three
previously were pardoned ana thirteen
still are confined In prison
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
Part OF Monument Money.

ALBANY. N. Y, Dec. 2S.-Attorney
eneral Carmody today turned over to
tho state comptroller a 5000 certi-
fled check as part payment for the
$4,000 unaccounted for by General
Daniel e. slckles as chairman Of tho
New York Monument commission.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
VIII Abandon Fort.

SPOKANE. Wash, Dec. 23.-Fort
George Wright. near Spokane. virtu-
ally will be Abandoned. according to
official Information received today
The two battalions Of the 25th Infan.
try now garrisoned at the fort viii
leave for Hawaii on December 30.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
prcot,b,tt County to the Fore.

jackson. KY, Dec. 23.-Frank Os-
born. merchant OF this city. was shot
and killed here tonight in his store.
Deter and John Howard, brothers,
we're arrested and are under guard
in the Breathitt county jail. No cause
for the shooting is known by the po-
lice
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-24
Pitcher Mullin Signs Up.

Detroit. Mich, Dec. 2S.-Pitcher
George Mullln today signed his con-
tract to play with the Detroit Amer
lean League team In 1918. In point
Of service, Mullln is the oldest mem
ber OF the team having already
played Il years with Detroit