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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-13
WOMAN Lobbyist
IS UNDER FIRE
REPRESENTATIVE MANN STIRS
THE HOUSE BY SCATHING
DENUNCIATION.
COMMITTEE IN CONFUSION
Says House Committee Allowed the
Woman To Shape Their
Legislation.

WASHINGTON, April y. "A
scathing denunciation of members of
the house committee on expenditures
in the interior department was de-
livered on the floor of the house to-
day by Representative Mann of Hi
nos, the minority leader. lie charged
that Mr.. Graham of Illinois, chairman
of the committee. had permitted a
woman lobbyist, known by him to be
in the employ of persons pressing
claims before the committee, to shape
legislation.
Mrs Helen Pierce Gray of Minnesota
was the woman named by Mr. Mann
and he charged that for three months
she had occupied a desk In the Of
fices Of the commissioner of Indian
affairs on the strength Of her rela-
tions with the house committee. Dur
ing that time, said Mr.. Mann, Mrs.
Gray had solicited and had received
fees amounting to several hundred
dollars from Indian claimants before
the government. Mr.. Mann said that
a dissatisfied Indian had filed a pro-
test with Chairman Graham and that
he told the woman to keep tho
money"
Was i'm Jail Once.
Mrs. Gray in 1908 brought charges
against Indian Agent Reynolds, alleg-
ing that whilo she was on the Crow
Indian reservation writing syndicate
articles she had been thrown into
tail and threatened with incarcera-
tion in cell with a male Indian. The
charges were aired for a number Of
weeks before the senate committee on
Indian affairs.
The storm broke in the house today
when Representative Graham's COM
mittee asked the adoption of a reso-
luton providing for an Indian inyes-
tlgation in New Mexico. In opposing
IT, Mr.. Mann said:
"The democratic investigations have
cost the government more than 800.
OOO." He shook his clenched fists at
the democratic side as he added:
"They have not disclosed any scan
dal so great as that of a committee
Of a house retaining within its scope
a person who solicits and receives
money to use his or her influence
in forcing legislation through for the
benefit of clients" Mr.. Mann de-
manded that Mrs. Gray be summarily
shut out from the committee and the
bureau of Indian affairs
Representative Hill, republican.
also protested against the appropria-
ton of money for a further inquiry
into Indian affairs. He denounced
the proposed trip to New Mexico as
n forerunner of others until 100 or
$50 subcommittee of investigation
are wandering around the country
training their olfactory sense in try
ing TO smell out something to inves-
tigate.
Mr.. Graham made no reply to Mr..
Mann's charges and the resolution
wes adopted "a to Al.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-13
Strange N|X-UP
ENDS IN DIVORCE
HALF BROTHER AND SISTER
WERE MARRIED TO EACH
OTHER.
Relationship Is UNKNOWN
NEITHER KNEW OF THE MIS-
TAKE UNTIL A FEW
WEEKS AGO.
HUSBAND Given Children
Were Married in 1910; Have Two
Children, the Youngest Only
Few Weeks Old.
Relationship IS UNKNOWN
HUSBAND Given CHILDREN

CINCINNATI, Ohio. April IA
strange story which resulted in John
p. Ruch, Jr., aged 22 years, being di-
vorced from his sister, Helen Hoff-
man Ruch. "a, was related in the in
solvency court here today. The
brother and sister were married Octo-
Der 25, 1910, neither at the time
knowing Of the blood relationship be-
tween them. The discovery of the re-
lationship was disclosed a few weeks
ago and the action for Il divorce fol-
lowed. 1t was explained to the court
that the mistake had been possible
because of the fact that the mother,
for some reason, had hidden from the
children the fact that they were half
brother and sister. allowing them to
believe the girl was only an adopted
child.
The husband was given the custody
of the two children.
The petition for divorce, filed by
the husband, was upon the formal
ground Of neglect. The divorce was
granted upon that ground to protect
the young couple SO far as possible
in the record.
The parents of the young couple
were not in court when the hearing
was held.
Believed Her Adopted.
The relationship of the Ruchs was
disclosed to the young husband and
wife by Judge William Lueders, of the
probate court, a few weeks ago in the
presence of their mother, Mrs. John
p. Ruch.
Neighbors of the Ruch family in
formed Judge Lueders that they be-
lieved the couple were half brother
and sister. He learned after investi-
CATION that the two had grown up to-
gether under the belief that the girl
was only an adopted daughter OF
Mrs Ruch.
The youngest of their children is
only few weeks old.
In securing the marriage license,
Ruch gave the young woman's name
as Helen Hoffman.
This young man came to the pro-
bate court in 1910 and secured IL
cense to marry the young woman
who ii since has been discovered, Is
his sister," said Judge Lueders to the
court.
Still Love Each Other.
"I have investigated the matter
carefully and feel certain that he did
not know at that time that this young
woman is his sister. The discovery
was not made until a comparatively
short time ago. l had them in my
office and we tried to arrive at some
solution of the problem presented.
They have two children. They still
love each other. and love their child
ren. explained to them that al
though they might be. able to keep
the secret for years, there will come
a time as surely as anything human
can be certain, when some one VIII
have discovered 1t. and 1t would pe
exposed possibly in their declining
years. Or If the disclosure were to
come not until after their death 1t
would be left as a heritage to their
children. Now they can come into
court. honestly to explain an honest
mistake and do the only thing In their
power to rectify that mistake
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-13

Local Weather Yesterday.
The temperature: Maximum. SO;
GO. South winds and clear
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-13

Another added burden on Tulsa
people is In the cost Of meters.
The city buys them for $G.j6
and sells them at SIS.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-13
Lee Also Beat II.

According to the remarkable story.
lee, when he was about ready to go
into the bank. noticed Hart galloplng
down the street away from the bank.
and a crowd of people on the street.
lie decided something was wrong and
rode away himself.
Later all three met at owens home
and decided to put off the attempt un-
Ill the town had quleted down. II hav-
ing been said the town had learned
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-04

A sportsman, who was a very
bad shot but very free with his
tips, was one day accompanied by
a keeper wfoWas anxious to keep
on good terms with him. Soon
after they were posted a rabbit
appeared about ten yards in front
of them. Bang, bang! went the
sportsman's gun, but the rabbit
darted away. Did 1 hit it?" asked
the sportsman. well, sir" re-
piled the keeper thoughtfu1ly, 81
couldn't exactly say you hit him,
but | never seed a rabbit worse
scared"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-07-05
THE JOLLY ENTERTAINERS
AT THE SCENIC THEATfR
Draw Unusually Large CrOwd-Audi-
enCe Well Pleased With Entertain
ment

Prof. Diapers children's band from
the Des Moines school, played to a
large audience Saturday night, and to
a fair sized audience Sunday night.
The entertainment consisted of a rep
resesentation of life at the school, OPP
ening with bed time scene in which
numerous pranks were played on the
girls and ended with a pillow fight, a
story, by the nurse and the introduce
ton of a new pupil. This was followed
by song, duets, drills and other vocal
and instrumental music, and an occa-
sional funny stunt. Taking into con-
sideration the age and training Of the
children the performance was all that
could be expected. In taking these
orphans into his charge, giving them
the rudiments Of an education and mu'
sical instruction, Mr.. Draper is en-
gagged in a good work.
The children's band was very clever.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-07-05
Our Md Band RehearsalS

Residents on Commercial street have
been treated to free concerts every eV-
eping for the past ten days. Our Kid
Band has held rehearsals every even
ing between $50 and $3.50, winding
up with an hour marking TIME ana
practicing marching. From fifteen 10
upwards of twenty have taken part in
these rehearsals. 1t is the simple
truth to say that the kids make good
music and show the results OF good
training. Prof. Draper paid our boys
a high compliment at the juvenile
entertainment last Sunday evening,
saying they deserved the support and
encouragement Of every citizen oil the
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-07-05

coming fainting and dizzy spells and
for dispelling weakness, nervousness,
backache and tired, listless, worn out
feeling. Electric Bitters shave done
me a world Of good" writes Eliza
Pool, Depew, Okla, and I thank you
with all my heart for making such a
good medicine" Only SOC. Guaran-
teed by all druggists.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-07-05

A full line OF Eastman Kodaks and
supplies. Wheelers Photo and Art
Shop. 17d'
Arthur Hamilton was up from We
natchee Tuesday afternoon visiting
friends.
Miss Larch, Of Cashmere, was the
guest of Mrs. Turner WEIGH the first of
the week.
Young, gentle saddle horse lor sale.
See Mr.. Koerner, at Keorner's Drug
Store. %"
Oliver Bates was down from Wenat-
chez Lake the first of the week trad
ing with local merchants.
Mrs. Ben Beason and her two sons,
of Cashmere, spent several days here
this week visiting friends.
Ed Krume left Tuesday night for
Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, on a brief visit
to friends until after the Fourth.
Where are all the people going?
Down to the Palace of Sweets to get
some of Hathaway's famous ice cream.
24tf*
Roman Fromm is here from Dali
kena, Wash, on a visit to his parents.
He is working in a mill as sawyer at
Dalkena.
Miss Susie Smith left Monday eve
ming for Arlington, Wash, where she
will visit with friends for the next two
months.
Hereafter the price of cleaning 7 to
II jewel watches is $1.00. Main
springs 75c, at Carlquist's Jewelry
Store. 23tf*
Mr.. Springer and wife, of Spokane,
are here visiting Mr.. Springer's bro
Their, E. L. Springer, who is connected
with the local forestry Office.
Miss Jane c. Tunell, of Chicago,
cousin of A. H. Sylvester, arrived here
last week and will spend the summer
with Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester.
D. J. Nicholson, who was in Peshas-
tin the past week, has been on the
sick list since, so the boys say, from
over indulgence in strawberry short
cake.
Jas. McCanna and wife we're the
house guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Sampson this week. Mr.. McCanna is
a member of the firm OF Fisher Bros,
wholesale grocers in Seattle.
The management of the Waterville
Potato Carnival is making preparations
for a much larger and better exhibit
this year than last. The show will be
held October % to Dc inclusive.
Forest Ranger Rice, stationed at
Wenatchee lake, was here this week.
Mr.. Rice has had charge of the con-
struction of the government telephone
line from the lake to the summit OF
the Beaver creek divide where it con-
meets with the Tumwater Light & Wa
ter Co.'S line, on account OF lack OF
funds the line was not completed but
it is hoped that appropriations will be
made available so that the line can
be completed at an early date.
The big mill remained shut down
this week for the purpose OF making
repairs and will not resume again until
after the Fourth, or rather until the
first of next week. 1t is generally I'M
derstood that when work is again re-
sumed it will be with night and day
shift; the intention being to run the
mill from now on night and day.
There is an unusual demand for lum-
Der and the orders haYe piled up faster
than the mill has been able to NIL
them.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-07-05

Mar Patterson and Geo. Siverly tran
sacted business in Wenatchee Tues
day.
All work guaranteed at Carlquist's
Jewelry Store. Watches cleaned for
$1.00. Mainsprings 75c. 23H'
Mrs. Susan Shortly visited Mrs. Ad-
die Stowell in Cashmere, several days
the first of the week.
After an absence spent at her old
home in Minnesota Mrs. D. J. Grant
returned the latter part Of last week.
Special prices to churches, lodges
and socials. When wanting ice cream
come and see US. Palace of Sweets.
24tf"
Mrs. Fred Reeves Of Wenatchee
was here the first part Of the week Wis
iting with her mother Mrs. Sam Potter.
Kodak developing, printing and en-
larging; picture framing and kodak
supplies. R. E. Marble, Mission Stu
do. 22h*
We are told that Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Brady who went to Oregon early in the
spring are dissatisfied and long to get
back to Washington.
Lester Leavell who is connected
with the Bliss Electric Company of
Wenatchee is in the city this week
doing some electrical work.
G. S. Merriam, J. E. Godding and
T. F. Lewis passed thru the city Fri
day on their way to their holdings in
the Chewawa River valley, known as
the Wenatchee Park Land & Irrigation
Co.
Mrs. Hugh Dotson left Sunday
night for Bellingham where she will
visit friends for a time, and then pro-
coed to Westminster, B. C. to visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Han
sen. She will be absent several
months.
Geo. Siverly was in town this week
from the White river valley and made
the remark that the timothy hay crop,
of which there is a considerable guam
tity grown in the White river valley
and lake Wenatchee basin, will exceed
the yield of any past year.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxey, mother Of
DR.. Hoxey, is here to spend the sum-
mer with the family Of the doctor. She
has for years made her home in Spo-
kane but always comes here to spend
few months in the summer. She is
81. years old and is pioneer resident
of the state and until the death of her
husband six years ago, lived at Span
gle, Wash.
Forest Supervisor Sylvester returned
Sunday after a weeks absence in Kit
titas county. He says the Forestry
department is likely to commence
work on a telephone line up the 1cicle
valley and over to Ellensburg and Gle
Elum within few weeks. The line
up to Wenatchee lake is practically
completed. The money to build the
telephone lines is appropriated by con-
gress and while no appropriation has
yet been made, Mr.. Sylvester says he
believes it will be and soon as he re-
ceives the money the work will begin.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-07-05
What Makes n Womanl

One hundred and twenty pounds,
more or less, of bone and muscle don't
make a woman. Its a good founda-
ton. Put into it health and strength
and she may rule kingdom. But
that's just what Electric Bitters give
her. Thousands bless them for over
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-07-05
town.

Buy it now. Chamberlain's Conc, Cn n;n "a
and Diarrhoea Remedy is almost certain ~ ~
be needed before the summer Is over. 80
it now and be prepared iOr b s~rn Store So
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-07-05
LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND WHEREABOUTS
NEWS ITEMS

Notes, Personals and Small Items May be Phoned Direct
The Echo Office = =. Telephone Number 285
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-07-05

Blank Notes and Receipts
Placer and Quartz Location Blanks for sale
NJ The Echo Office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-04-18
EXPLOSION
WRECKS HOUSE
Can of Powder EXplodes in New
mans Sheep Camp on Crane
Creek.

AS a result of the explosion OF
a 10+pound can of lgunpowder in
Geore Newman's sheep camp at Pat,
tens Timber, near Crane creek, a
sheepherder named Robert Grant
was severely burned and the house
in which the explosion occurred was
wrecked.
The accident occurred last Wednes
day afternoon. Grant was asleep u1
der a table ON the floor of the
house when it took place. The
sides of the building were blown
out and the roof fell iny burying
Grant in the debris. The table un-
doubtedly saved him from serious
injury Thursday he came to town
for medical treatment. His face
and hands were painlAully burned,
but none of his injuries is or a SET
Gus mature. The cause of the ex-
Acsicn is not known. Grant de-
lares he had not smoked in the
He thinks one of his COM
)anions threw a cigarette stub into
The powder.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-04-18
TWO MEN DROWN
ED IN N. FORK
Were Greek Laborers on
the Idaho Northern Rail-
road Work

Two Greek laborers on the Idaho
Northern railroad extension were
drowned in the north fork of the
Payette river ON Friday. The body
of only one had been recovered up
to yesterday.
By a coincident not often met
with, the two men were drowned
at about the same time and in the
same manner, though working
in camps several miles apart.
One of them belonged to the Bow
man camp, the other to Mendenhall'
The railroad camps are on the
west side of the river and the work
is on the east side. Foot bridges
of single logs have been built
for the men to cross the river on.
The high water was endangering the
bridges at the two camps and the
unfortunate men were sent to
make them more secure. In each
case, when the men stepped upon
The logs, the bridges broke and
they were hurled into the wa+er
which was running like a cataract.
Neither of them was seen alive
again. The, body of the man emr
ployed at the Bowman camp was
found the next day lodged againss
a boulder. The other body has not
been found.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-04-18
Street Condemned.

The following were appointed
pointed appraisers to assess the
damages caused by the opening of
a street from Mckinley to John
street to be called Dewey street.,
Ed Skinner, Ed Reilly, G. B. Mains
]. w. Cook, D. A. Hawkins. These
met yesterday morning and assess
ed the damages at s100, which was
agreeable to the railroad company.
The condemnation proceedings were
a mere form. The land belonged
to the railroad company, being a
gift from Mrs. E. X. Hayes when
the railroad was built into the
city. A condition of the g7t how
ever, was that Iose OF the land
could ever be sold separate from
the railroad.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-04-18

We're held conducted by the rec
tor of the Episcopal Church, of
which Miss Hayes was a member.
Deceased was born in Emmett
and lacked four days of being II
years old. Her entire life had
been spent here, with the excep-
ton of the last two years. while
attending school at Rowland Hall,
Salt Lake. During her vacation
spent at home last summer, she was
the picture of health. For several
weeks she had not been well, but
not until last week was her condi-
tion regarded as serious, Her
death is a severe blow to her par
ents and sister Irma and the
hearts of Emmett people goi out
in great sympathy to them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-04-18

Parade of all lodges led by brass
bands. Procession followed by
candidates strongly guarded.
Exercises at NJ. f. Church.
Music by Emmett orchestra.
Prayer by Rev. C. L. Bent.
Reading anniversary proclamation
by Brother A. E. Gipson, Secretary
of Canyon County Anniversary as
ISOLATION, 1. o. o. F.
Address OF welcome by Guy B.
Mains, President of Emmett Com
mercial club.
Song by Choir.
Welcome by EmmettsvilIe Lodge
No. II, by Finley Monroe, Past
Grand
Presentation of Veteran Jewels
to members of EmmettsYille Lodge
No. II by D. L. Bailey, Past Crane
Master.
Music by Emmett orchestra.
Presentation of veteran jewels to
of Caldwell Lodge No.
10 by A. E. GIBSON, Past Grand
Master.
Song by Choir.
Presentation of Veteran Jewels to
OF Payette Lodge No. %
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-04-18
CHARGED WITH
HORSE STEALING
Albert Mcdonald Arrested by Ada
County Authorities for Crime.

Albert Mcdonald, a young man
who has sperE several weeks i'm
Emmett, was arrested i'm Boise on
Monday by Sheriff Roberts of Ada
county, charged with stealing a
team of horses from A. WeIty, who
lives near Pierce Park.
The team was saolen a week ago
last Sunday and brought to En-
nett. On Sunday of this week he
drove them to Bcise and the for
lowing day was endeavoring to
sell them when apprehended by
he sheriff. When ARRESTED, Nc
Donald claimed he had bought the
horses in Emmett and had bill
of sale for them in his clothes, in
this city. An investigation of the
prisoners story by the Ada county
authorities and conflicting stories
told by his companions in Emmett
have convinced Sheriff Roberts
that Mcdonald is guilty, and 81 il
dlaimed that one or two Emmett
men are accomplices in the crime
and other arrests may follow soon.
Mcdonald is aid to have a prison
record, having been committed
from Bingham county on the
charge of stealing horses, and reE
leased from the peniteutiaTy a
year ago last July
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-04-18

by w. A. Coughanour, Past Grand
Master.
Music by Orchestra.
Presentation of Veteran Jewels to
members of Middleton Lodge No.
50 by DIR. Hamer, Past Grand.
Song by Choir.
Addressi-"Odd Fellowship" by
Hon. VIII H. Gibson, Past Grand.
Election of Officers of the CarL
yon County Anniversary Associa-
ton and selection of place of ho.d-
ing the Gath Anniversary, l. o. o.
F.
Joy ride-viewing Emmett Peach
orchards and Vineyards.
Eahqnet at 6 O'Clock p. m. at
Anniversary Pavilion.
Eight o'clock sharp, comforting of
First Eegree at !. o. o. F. Hall,
by Emmett degree cam. All mem
hers in good stanojLg, welcome
Eigh; O'Clock shaIp, entertainment
Under s.uspices of Emmett Rebekah
Lodge at Pleasure Cub Hall, corr
sisting of vocal quartets violin
duets, piano duetsl violin solos, VOC
al solos, vocal duets, recitations and
speaking. Everybody invited.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-04-18

rates were unreasonabIy high, that
the blanket system of making rates
should be discontinued and graded
rates established, that rates on
wool in bales should be Is per cent
lower than those on wool in sacks
and that there should be a readjust-
ment of the classification to the
advantage of the shippers. The
carriers will be expected to con-
form to the commissions suggestion
by May L If by that date they
have not complied a definite or
der will be issued.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-04-18
LATE NEWS CONDENSED

Mrs. H. S. Hopper and mother
are here from Goodrich visiting old
neighbors on the South slope. =.
Harry Titus is su fering from a sew
ere attack of rheumatism John
Heath is planting 10 acres of ap-
pie trees and John Davies is put
ting 10 acres of prunes on their
farms south of town. Marion
Wilson was elected trustee of the
How'd school district to succeed G.
A Warden. Miss Jessie Reed
has moved from the bench to her
Second street cottage. :. The baby
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Nichols is SEX. Charlie Carnage
is building barn on his lots north
of the Farmers ditch j.. Henry
Schoening was elected trustee of
school district 55. .CaIb Hiatt
leaves this week for st. Anthony
where he has a position on the
Snort Line. :. Ed Shaw, the new de
pot agent, and family have moved
into the Dewey property near the
turn table. The R. R. hospital
at Nampa has closed. =. B. B.
Davis has this spring planted a
10-acre apple orchard on the bench
The Odd Fellows lodge has aot
cepted an invitation to attend the
church Sunday morn
ing and hear Rev. Parker's sermon
en- Brotherhc - . Dad Conkle,
a well known resident ON the
North Fork having a mining
claim and homestead, was in town
this eek to buy fruit trees. He
will plant an orchard. J.. Dick Hau-
gan arrived last week from Chicago I
and will spend sometime here
helping with the work on his bench |
farm. Among those from out of
own attending the funeral of
Miss Fay Hayes were Mrs. Carrie
Wardwen of Boise, Mr. and Mrs. H.
A. Partridge, E. H. Dewey and
Fred Barnes from Nampa