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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-16
A Walk-out
from County
Jail.
OLIVER BATES GETS CLEAR
TRACK.

What is considered the"rawest"
and most fragrant piece of work
manship pulled off since the trad
egy ofDiamonheld Jack occuredat
Albion Monday last when Oliver
Bates escaped from the county
jail through unlocked doors and
unguarded gates and made his
escape to unknown parts and
thus far has made his getaway
good is the latest thing holding
the attention of the public in this
county TODAY.
About eleven o'clock am. Mon
day II. @. Carpenter who was
the jailor at the county seat left
both inside and out side doors
to the Jail unlocked and unguard-
ed which bid welcome the escape
OF Oliver Bates who was being
held over to the district court on
a charge of Grand Larceny and
about the same time an indict-
ment for White Slavery was
ready to be served by the fedral
officers on this same party.
The dav previous several friends
of the prisoner were permitted to
visit at the jail and hold consul
tatlon with him.
Whether or not any one in
particular can be held respon-
sible for this affair can better be
told after an investigation has
been made but to a great major
ity of the people it looks like
criminal carelessness or a wilfully
prepared scheme on the part OF
some one to let this prisoner get
away just at this critical moment
when it looked as if a very
serious case would be brought
against him for the crime OF
"White Slavery"
No trace of the prisoner could
be had on account of the ground
being frozen but Monday night a
horse was found missing from a
resident of View just over the
hill from Albion and it is thought
that Bates has taken it to make
good his escape.
Deputy Sheriff Davley was or
his way from Oakley the day oI
the break but he is now out doing
all he can to locate his man
Officers have been notified in diff
erent directions but up to the
present no trace has been found
of him.
So far as could be learned from
county officials and number o
leading citizens over the county
they are very indignant over tn,
affair. branding it AS the mos
scandalous thing that has eve
happened in this county in th
way of Jail breaks since it's organ
ization.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-16
Academy Live Wires.
ALWAYS SOMETHING DOING.

f1ne program was rendered
Monday morning in the Assem-
bly, room.
Bishop Wilkins of Kimberly
addressed the STUDENT body Tues.
Morning.
Spring Base Ball has begun
with fair prospects for a cracker
jack team in the spring.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-16

At the opening session of the
Stake Quarterly conference held
Sat. morning the house was filled
and throughout all the meetings
the Tabernacle was filled to over
flowing. The weather was all
that could be desired and the in
terest manifested was the very
best: In the afternoon on Sun
dav an overflow meeting was
held in the first ward meeting
house to which nearly three
hundred people attended and at
the same time the services in the
Tabernacle was attended by $50
making a total of over one thous-
and IN attendance on Sunday
afternoon session.
Pres. F. M. Lyman and Reber
J. Grant of the quorum of Apos-
ties were present and the very
timely instruction they gave re-
ceived a welcome and approval
OF more than ordinary appreci-
alton.
Both of the visiting brethren
expressed their pleasure in COM
ing out and were greatly impress
ed with the splendid opportun-
tiles before the people who IN
habit this valley.
They dwelt considerably on the
Importance of the people encour-
ageing the establishment of a
beet factory IN this vicinity by
signing up for the cultivation of
beets. They both bore testimony
to the good to be derived in the
production of beets as they had
almost become bankrupt in years
past in establishing the industry
in Utah and were therefore in a
position to be discouraged if one
should be, still they were the
more enthusiastic in the raising
OF beets Notwithstanding their
early misfortunes in getting it
started and maintained.
Elder Francis M. Lyman pre-
dicted that this country would
yet TEEN with people in the not
far distant future. He was one
of the first men to visit this sect
ion about thirtyone years ago
and at that early date reported
upon his return to his friends in
Utah that this was one of the
best valleys he had ever seen
On this visit he even went farther
than at that time and said that
it was the best he knew of any
where in the United States.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-16

The Independent District School
will give a Program on We'd
nesday evening at Howells Opera
House. All are welcome.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-16
Minutes of Far
mers Meeting
at Marion..s.

Marion Dance Hall Wednesday
evening was largely attended and
was marked by deep interest and
much enthusiasm.
H. G. Morris addressed the
gathering on the advantages OF
Farmers Organization, giving
some valuable statistics of Co.
operative Farmers Organizations
in various parts of the US, and
quoting freight rates in carload
lots on farm produce from here
to various large markets.
Mr.. Morris presented the claims
ofthe National Farmers Society
of Equity" explaining the prln-
ciples Of this great body and
showing in concise manner how
a local union here can and will
succeed, with the National Union
to back it and assist it in every
way in securing markets for the
farm produce, and cash for the
same
This National Union is repres-
ented by over 800 buyers in 40
of the largest markets in the us.
These representatives buy on a
basis of Equity, securing the high
est market price, THRU THEIR
OWN BUYERS, DIRECT FROM THE
CONSUMERS.
The plan was thoroughly dis
cussed by all the farmers present,
after which Mr.. Morris, as org
anizer fer the MISE. brought
the Charter list for members.
Twenty-one farmers attached
their names to the list and agreed
to pull together for the better
ment of themselves and families,
socially, financially and eguitably
The meeting then adjourned till
Wednesday next at 7.3O pm. in
Marion Churcn House, at which
meeting the organization will be
completed and officers of the local
union elected. The dues for the
first year are 5000 per member,
and all who join at the next
meeting will be counted charter
members. The 5000 fee pays all
dues for one year, and also gives
each member a years subscription
to the Official Paper of the Nat
ional Union, known as "Up-to-
date Farming" This paper tea
ches farmers the valuable points
of organization and how to mar
ket crops to get highest cash
prices and quick returns.
When the farmers evince the
deep interest in the selling end of
their business that is now shown
in this valley, they can then get
together on the buying end and
buy comparatively as a union,
thereby getting advantage OF
larger lots of all kinds of farm
necessities, farm machinery, fenc-
ing, etc.
1t surely looks good and argues
we'll for the future of the Goose
Creek Valley.
1t will be a great factor in
bringing new people into our
midst, and the mere fact that we.
as farmers, can realize the highest
market price, for all our produce
will stimulate us to raise larger
crops. better grade of produce,
so that when shipment of pro-
duce leaves our valley with the
stamp of the Union Label on it,
the shipment is guaranteed by
the local union; to be all that
it is represented to be. There is
nologicalreason why the Farm
ers Society of Equity" can't make
the Goose Greek Valley products
as famous in the big markets Of
the us. as the Colorado potato
or the Florida and California
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
BALKANS ARE
NEAR ASPLIT

Constantinople, Dec. 91.-Instruc-
tions which the Ottoman delegates in
London yesterday reported in part as
undecipherable were to propose sub
mission of all matters at issue between
Turkey and the Balkan states to a de-
cision of the powers, with the excep-
tion of the question Of future posses
sion of Adrianople and VilNyet. The
Official view is this proposal of the
porte means reaching a solution of all
difficulties.
London, Dec. 31.-Excitement is
growing among the Balkan allies,
" hose union, although maintained in
all official manifestations, is in real
ity threatened with disintegration.
Greatest interest is entertained that
Bulgaria Is working chiefly for its
own advantage. Accordingly a series
OF conversations between the head of
the Ottoman delegation and the lead
er of the Bulgarian ENJOYS was watch
ed suspiciously.
Greece complains bitterly because
it was not allowed to retain Saloni-
Iii, and is forced to yield Monastir
to Servia. Servia and Montenegro are
dissatisfied at what they consider a
sacrifice of their just demands to both
Turkey and Austria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
2 NORTHERN men
SLAIN IN FLORIDA

Green Bay, Wis. Dec. 31.-Ray-
mond Harris, whose brother is editor
of the Green Bay Gazette, is believed
to have been murdered together with
a friend, near the everglades in Flor
ida yesterday, according to adyices to-
day.
Harris, who was a resident of Stur-
geon Bay, and friend were returning
in a gasoline launch from Miami. The
boat was found deserted on the Kis-
simmee river. Harris friend was
found eight miles from the boat bear
ing marks indicating murder. Harris
body was not located.
Tampa, Fla, Dec. 31.-Informatio
here concerning the drowning of Carl
Hillyard and the disappearance OF
Raymond Harris of Sturgeon Bay,
Wis, dog not carry a suggestion of
foul play. The deserted boat and Hill.
yards body. with no marks OF viol-
ence, were found Friday. Harris body
was not recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
Thousands to Quit Jobs
in New York and 9th
er Large Cities.
WILL CRIPPLE SERVICE
Managers, However, Declare
They Will Be Able to Take
Care of the Crowds.

New York, Dec. S1.-A strike of
thousands of walters, cooks, kitchen
workers and elevator runners in the
big hotels of the city has been set for
tonight by the International Hotel
Workers union. Managers say there
will be no difficulty in handling the
throngs which watch the old year out.
According to union officials several
big hotels have agreed to meet the
demands. 1t is estimated New York
ers will spend million feasting New
Years eve.
GARMENT WORKERS CONTINUE.
New York, Dec. 31-The garment
workers strike continued unabated to-
day. The number of strikers was var
iously estimated at from seventy-five
thousand to one hundred and twenty
five thousand. Hotel men are uneasy
over reports that the Hotel Workers
union had decided to call a New
Years eve strike In many large hotels
of the city. With the New Years rush
on, such strike would be disastrous.
A mass meeting of walters IL to be
held this afternoon According to rep
resentatives of the union it was plan
ned to extend the strike tonight to
hotels and restaurants In Philadelphia,
Albany, Rochester, Syracuse, New Ha-
ven, Hartford and other cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
PARKHURST, A MEMBER OF
SUFFRAGET FAMILY. DIES

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Jchn Pankhurst,
uncle of Miss Christabel and Miss
Sylvia Pankhurst. and brother-in-law
Of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, the
English suffragist leaders, died at his
home here yesterday. Mr.. Pankhurst
was Sc years old and his death was
due to old age. Mr. Pankhurst was
born in Manchester, Eng, the home of
the sufragist members of his family.
He came to this city last May from
Danville, ILL.,, where he had resided
for IA years. Before he had lived in
Canada, where at one time he pub.
lished a newspaper. He was a broth
er of the late DIR. Charles Pankhurst,
husband of Mrs. Emlnelline Pank-
hurst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
YOUNG WOMAN is CHOSEN
FOR CONTROLLER OF CITY

Atlantic City, n. J, Dec. 31.-Miss
Bessie Townsend, "a years old, yes
terday was appointed city controller.
She succeeds David r. Barrett, who
was dismissed by the commission for
making out a warrant to the Pennsyl-
vania railroad for $4,000 in payment
of work done by the railroad company
in connection with the installation of
the city's new timber waterman
across the meadows, without the con-
sent of the commission.
AS controller Miss Townsend will
have the care of over S3,000,00O, the
sale of all bonds, and her signature
will be necessary to every cent paid
out by the city She is said to be the
only woman controller in the country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
RATE UNIFORMITY
DEMAND ON LINES

Washington, Dec. 31.-The proposed
new freight classification known as
Western classification No. 81" direct
ly affecting rates and regulations on
railroads throughout the country. re-
mains under suspension until Feb. IA
or until the interested carriers have
complied with suggestions made by
the interstate commerce commission.
Cons-rDction Of classification 51'
was an effort on the part Of western
railroads to comply with the commits
sion's desires for years TO secure uni
formity in freight classifcations. Hun
dreds CT changes of classification are
suggested by the commission. design
ed to secure more uniformity of clas-
siGoatic,n and preserve the present
level OF rates.
The commission says: The two mo-
nsentous questions involved in this
proceedings are questions Of minimum
weights and OF mixture of carload
shipments. the latter including espe-
c.ally a great variety OF complaints OF
people interested In agricultural I'M
piements and machinery"
The report states the commission ex'
poets the carriers 10 revise their cias-
s!hcations in accordance with its sug-
gestions and base rates and regula-
tions upon its conclusions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
FLASH RIDES
$500 MILES

Washington, Dec. 31.-The navy de-
partments great new wireless tower
near Arlington. Va, succeeded ia
catching a time signal from Eiffel tow
eT, in Paris, distance of $500 miles.
The fact became known in connection
with plans to reach Eiffel tower and
other stations throughout the world
at midnight tonight, to fash a New
Years greeting"
Tn case stations in Ireland or
France secure the message the greet
ing probably will go well on the way
around the globe, following a route
along the Mediterranean and Suez
canal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
3 ROAD OFFICIALS
HELD FOR DEATHS

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. S1.-Vice
President Horn, General Manager Pol
lock and Division Superintendent
Woodward OF the New York, New Ha-
ven & Hartford railroad, were arrest
ed on bench warrants this afternoon
charged with mahslaughter in connec-
ton with a wreck at Westport, Oct
3, in which several persons were
killed.
Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 91-C'arl
Gross, q brakeman and several others.
whose names were withheld, were in
dicted today as a result OF an inves-
tigation of the Cincinnati. Hamilton &
Dayton wreck at Irvington. Nov. 13,
when 16 lives we're lost. 1t was init
mated several high officials OF the
railroad were among the indicted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
Deneens Receive New Years.

Springfield, ILL., Dec. 31.-Illinois
will extend hand of greeting to its
citizens New Years day at the execu-
ton mansion. The annual reception
will be held as formerly from 3 to 6.
Governor and Mrs. Deneen and other
state officers viii be in the reception
line. Officers of the nationa. guard
and the naval reserve, headed by Ad.
jutant General Dickson, will make a
formal call on Governor aad Mrs. De.
neen at 1880 O'Clock. At noon the
governor will be escorted by the Off
GERS to the st. Nicholas hotel, where
the annual luncheon in { e governors
honor will be given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
ROCKEFELLER IS
STILL IN HIDING

New York, Dec 31-Both the coun-
try estate of William Rockefeller at
Tarrytown and his Fifth avenue resi-
dence and the New York resident Of
his two daughters were still surround
ed by detectives today ready to trap
the oil millionaire and serve him with
a subpoena demanding his presence
before the Pujo money trust commit
tee. Sergeant-at-Arms Riddell of the
house, in command of the forces, be-
lieves before another 24 hours Rookie
feller will be served.
1t became known today that Rookie
feller had employed private detectives
to Illustrate the attempt of subpoena
Their faces were seen at windows in
the Fifth avenue residence. Rockefel.
ler's physician entered his residence
today. This, in the opinion of sub,
pcena servers, indicated Rockefeller
was within.
the entire staff of the Office of the
sergeant-at-arms of the house has left
the capitol to serve William Rookie
feller with a subpoena in connection
with the money trust inquiry.
New Orleans, Dec. 31.-Chairman
Pujo said today the money trust in
vestigating committee expected to close
the investigation by Jan. 15. 1t will
Immediately begin an analysis testi
mony and the preparation of a report
so it can be presented to congress
not later than Feb. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
BURNHAM JURORS
FAIL OF VERDICT

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Hopelessly dead
locked, the jury in the case. of Mrs.
Harriet NJ. Burnham, on trial before
Judge Kersten for the murder Of her
husband, late yesterday afternoon re-
ported a disagreement and was dis
charged.
The jury retired at 11:20 a. m, after
the death penalty had been asked by
Assistant States Attorney John Flen-
ing. He bitterly attacked the defend
ant and her attorney. w. w. O'Brien.
Counsel for the defense in his clos
ing arguments urged the jurors not
to compromise on any verdict, but
either to free or send Mrs. Burnham
to the gallows.
This is terrible" exclaimed Mrs.
Burnham after the jurors had dis
agreed. Il don't believe l am physi-
cally able TO undergo this ordeal
again. The fact that the jury disagreed
after asking for additional instructions
concerning the charge of manslaugh-
ter rather encourages me, and / fee
confident OF acquittal at my next trial
! am innocent; | shot in self-defense. "
Mrs. Burnham was not present ii
the courtroom when announcement
OF a disagreement was made. Just
before the jury filed in she was
brought from her cell in the county
jail, but Judge Kersten, fearing that
she would collapse, ordered her taken
into an anteroom, from which she
could hear the voices OF the jurors al
nouncing their inability to reach q
verdict. With tears in her eyes and
still weak from the long ordeal, Mrs.
Burnham was then taken back to her
cell. William H. Aurelius of 1886
Parnell avenue, foreman of the jury
was taken suddenly i'll at o'clock,
shortly after the jurors had requested
additional instructions oa the charge
of manslaughter, but he assured the
court that this did not tend to dead
lock the jurors.
There is absolutely no chance OF
this jury reaching a verdict, your hon
or" responded Mr.. Aurelius when ask
ed by Judge Kersten whether it was
not possible TO come to an agreement
II the jury was taken to a hotel and
the foreman given medical aid.
Victory was claimed by both sides
afer the jurors we're discharged. Mr.
/ Fleming asserted there was no doubt
/ in his mind that the next jury would
| convict Mrs Burnham. He based this
belief on the fact that the Jurors were
said to have dwelt at length on re
/ turning a verdict Of manslaughter.
while the verdict hits the defens:
rather hard, after 10 OF the Jurors haC
been won over to our side, as I un
derstand IT," said Attorney O'Brien
still. it is the forerunner of acquitta
by the next jury"
Attorney O'Brien added that imme
date steps would be taken to fire.,
Mrs. Burnham on bail, pending tn
outcome Of the next trial.
Mrs. Burnham, who is 40 years old
was accused OF having murdered he
husband, Herbert f. Burnham, a root
er, in their home at 2755 South Whippl
street on the morning of June IL last
She claims that she shot him in sell
defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
GUGGENHEIM CASE is TO
BE DECIDED NEXT MONTH

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Hearing of testi-
mOny in the suit of Mrs. Grace Gug-
genheim to have her divorce from
William Guggenheim annulled was
concluded today and the case taken
under advisement by Judge Heard un-
til Jan. IL, when decision whl be
given.
Samuel Untermyer, New York law.
yer, was the chief witness for Guggen,
helm. He made specific denial of the
charges of Mrs. Guggenheim regarding
the circumstances that led to the
granting of the decree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31

since that time they have been identi-
fed by members of the train crew
and Frank Ayers. the express messen-
ger, on the night of the attempted
robbery.
The case will in all probability be
set for trial some time during the
week commencing Monday, Jan. 6.
Joe B. Vigus, a brother of the in
dicted man, charged with assisting in
the holdup, was indicted on the
charge of carrying concealed weapons.
He was at first suspected of having
been implicated in the holdup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
DICKINSON DEPOSED AS
MEXICO ROADS MANAGER

Kansas City, Dec. 31.-Edward Dick:
inson has been deposed as general
manager of the Kansas City, Mexico &
Orient railroad and NJ. J. Knolly, for
merly a division superintendent for
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific,
named in his place, was the announce
ment at railway headquarters here.
The resignation of Frederick Merit
sheimer, superintendent OF motive
power and machinery was also an
nounced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
INDICT PAIR FOR
HUMMER HOLDUP

Springfield, Ill, Dec. 31.-John Hart
nett and Elmer Vigus, just one week
after the Chicago and Alton Hum
mer" was held up near lies Junction,
and an attempt made to blow the safe
III the express car which contained
approximately $4,000, were indicted
by the grand jury and charged with
the crime.
The men were arrested in this city
by local officers Tuesday of last week.
the day following the holdup and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
Former President of Ven
ezueIa is Ellis Island
Quarantine.
CLAIMS TO BE WELL MAN
But Officials Insist on Examina-
tion-FaCeS Charges in
His Own Country.

New York. Dec. 31-Ex-President
Custro Of Venezuela. who is seeking
entrance 10 tbs country after a long
residence abroad, was taken of the
steamship Latouraine at quarantine
today and removed to Ellis island
pending a decision whether he should
be allowed to enter the United States.
Travelling under the name OF Ruiz,
when officials explained they had or
dors to take him to Ellis island, Cas-
t-o said:
IF those are the laws Of your coun-
try, ! II ust comply"
His skin was sallow, but he appear.
ed in good health
The order for holding Castro was
received by Commissioner Of Immi-
grafton Williams Saturday from Sec
retary Nagel Of the department OF
commerce and labor Williams will
call a special board OF inquiry at Ellis
island this afternoon TO deal with the
case. Castro will be examined as to
his physical condition. He has been
suffering for some time with an in
fectious disease. it is reported, and
this alone might be sufficient ground
to warrant deportation.
MERELY ON VISIT.
As Latouraine neared land. Castro,
in wireless messages, declared he was
coming simply for a visit and for trav-
el One Of the messages read:
MY coming proves / am neither a
revolutionist nor a sick man and that
you should insult me simply because
] visit you is inconceivable."
Whatever the outcome of the hear
ing. II is understood Castro Will be
allowed to make the usual appeal for
a rehesring OF the case II the deci-
sion is against him. This may delay
proceedings a sufficient time to enable
the government to obtain documentary
evidence from Venezuela of the
charges against him there.
INVOLVED IN MURDER.
Washington. Dec. 31.-It was learn
ed today that Former President Cas-
tro is under Indictment in Venezuela
iu connection with the murder OF Cen
eral Paredas. He is also charged with
the attempted assassination of Presi-
dent Gomez, Castro's successor. This
information was turned over TO Sec
retary Nagel. who personally will de
eide the admissibility OF Castro.
The indictments hardly would be
sufficient TO Justify his expulsion, as
the immigration laws provide an alien
must have been convicted OF a crime
involving moral turpitude II he is to
be deported on that ground.