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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
aEVEES HOLDING
AGAINST FLOODS
STU iTION Is GRAVE AND IT IS
GREATEST FLOOD IN HIS
TORY OF VALLEY.
MEMPHIS UNDER WATER
But Only Outlying suburbs Affected;
Cairo and Points In Kentucky
Still safe.

MEMPHIS, Tenn April While
th9 situation admittedly Is grave. dis
patches received here tonight ndi-
cate that the levces along the cen
ira stretches of the Mississippi river
50 far are holding well against the
greatest flood in the history Of the
valley "Sandboils" have developed
at several points and at others bur
rowing animals are causing trouble
but the damage to the ditcs has not
assumed alarming proportions, ac-
cording to reports to the st. Francis
levee board and the headquarters OF
the United States engineer corps here.
Rains, which If prolonged, would be
a serious menace, are reported from
st. Louis as far south as Hickman,
*.
Tonights gauge reading shows a
stationary stage at New Madrid, Mo.
so miles south of Cairo, while at
Cairo rise Of one-tenth was re-
corded. The rise at Cairo, however
is attributed to local rains. At Mem
phis the stage at O'Clock tonight
was 45.2 feet rise Of three tenths
in II hours. The record height OF
last year. when leNces broke on both
sides Of the river, was 457 feet
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
Novelties MARK
Special Session
PRoGREsSIVES START A FIGHT
AT THE OUTSET-SUFFRAG.
ETTES PRESENT.
WILSON UPSETS TRADITION
For First Time In Many Years Pres
ident Is TO Read His Message
to Congress.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Congress,
opening in extraordinary session to-
day under democratic domination,
was enlivened by the activities of a
healthy youth, the progressive or
ganlzation in the house and an inva-
sion of petition bearing suffragettes.
But even these novelties were over
shadowed by preparations for the
event tomorrow when President
Wilson will deliver his tariff mes
sage by word of mouth to the nations
lawmakers.
Victor Murdock, leader of the new
progressive party III .ne lower
followers, attracted unusual interest
and at the very outset stirred up .
fight over the seating of Representa-
tive IL. Olin Young of Michigan. The
hera!ding of the coming of the presi
dent of the United States was the
principal subject of official and un
official discussion. The senate hesi
tated when a resolution, adopted pre-
yiously by the house provided for a
joint session tomorrow to listen to
President Wilson, was presented for
its consideration. 1t was a stunning
proposal. Not in the lifetime of any
veteran statesman present had such
thing even been considered. HIS
tory. they supposed had closed on
custom a century or more ago. First,
an effort was made to have the reso~
luton lie over under the rue but
Vice President Marshall ruled II was
resolution of the highest privilege
Before 1t was adopted Senator vii
liams of Mississippi deprecated the
presidents decision to enter the halls
of congress and speak his mind to
the peoples representatives. He
expressed the hope that such an
event never would occur again in the
administration. He doubted the wis
dom of the move. averring that IT
could not aid in bringing about the
legislation for which the people were
clamoring.
In the house the resolution was
adopted without debate as soon as
Majority Leader Underwood introduce
ed IT, The plans for the presidents
welcome took on a gala aspect.
Members scrambled for the special
tickets to the galleries which were Is
sued for tomorrow, the occasion be-
ing looked forward to as an epochaI
event in the history Of the admins
tration.
Organization OF both houses was
partly concluded today, the senate
having nothing to do but mark time.
Speaker Clark was reelected over
Jas. X. Mann (republican) and Vic
tor Murdoch (progressive) Other Of
ficers of the house also were re-elect-
ed. The progressive strength was
tested on the speakership. Mr.. MUIR
dock receiving IS votes. The new
party, however, mustered more votes
later in the fight on Representative
Young when it attempted to prevent
his taking the oath OF office by q
resolution introduced.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
Sentiment FHT05S WAKING TIlS5
SEHT OF STAT5 llM.MST2AT.0.
COLLINSVILLE YOUTH TRIES
TO KILL SELl'--LONE AFFAIT
Nineteen-N Near-OId Smclter Worker
Takes CarbOlic
Acid.

COLLINSNILLE, Okla, April T.
Especial. )-Despondency over a love
affair is said to have led Lee Thorn
ton, aged 10, smelter worker, to
drink part of phial of carbolic acid
in the bath room Of his parents home
here this afternoon, Thornton is in a
serious condition and is not expected
to live. Recently Thornton is said to
have given Lilly Keys, 15-year- old
girl, diamond engagement ring. Yes
terday the girl handed him back the
ring, telling him she was too young to
marry Thornton then remarked to
some friends that he was going to kill
himself, but they thought he was
joking.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
WILL Haskell ACCEPT?
FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE Is
URGED BY FRIENDS TO ASK
FOR the BERTH
OTHER MEN MENTIONED
speaker MaNcy aud II. II. Smith Are
Possibiltics-NO Conformation
of Resignation.

OKLAHOMA CITY, April r. (Spe-
cialD Rumors that Senator r. =.
Gore Of Lawton may resign and that
Former Governor G. n. Haskell has
been urged to become candidate
for the place in ease a vacancy
should occur are flying thick and fast
through the political atmosphere OF
the capital Charges that are said
to have been filed against the Okla
homa senator in Washington, ID. c.,
have given rise to the rumOrs Of re-
signatlon. Friends OF Senator Gore,
however, deny report that was In
circulation here today that mem
Der of the legislature received tele-
gram stating that the blind senator
would resign.
Talk that Senator Gore might re-
sign has been circulating among the
members Of the Oklahoma legislature
for several days These rumOrs be-
came so current that some OF the
friends Of Senator Gore circulated a
petition among members which eX-
presses confidence In the blind SEN
ator and asks the powers that be in
Washington u, c., to pay no atten-
ton TO any charges that might be
brought to their attention declaring
them to he false and inspired by
those who would ruin Gore pOliti-
cally.
1t was reported Monday that two
house leaders went to Muskogee and
had a conference Sunday with Former
Governor Haskell relative to his
prospects Of becoming a candidate
before the legislature for the United
States senate should a vacancy occur
for any reason. Friends of the form
er governor declare that he can con-
troll both houses in such "A contlng-
ency and win the senatorshlp In a
walk. other names have been men
toned however besides that Of the
former executive. principally those
Of Speaker Maxey, Senator f.. j.
Thomas and Representative III. H.
Smith Some of the friends of these
men declare that Haskell could not
secure a majority vote Of either
house owing to his defeat in the gem
eral election of last fall by Senator
owen one member of the legisla-
ture stated today that Haskell would
not accept the place il offered him
because he has his eye on the gov
ernorship in the next general elcc-
ton
The house held a democratic cau-
Gus this afternoon. the congressional
rcdistricting muddle being the chief
topic of consideration Whether or
not the Gore matter was mentioned
or discussed in the caucus was not
learned up TO a late hour this after
noon.
Rumor has also connected the
name Of Congressman Bill Murray
with the senatorial race to succeed
Gore. 1t was currently reported here
few days ago that Murray had de-
cided to enter the race in the general
election when Gore comes up again
as candidate to succeed the Law
ton senator No mention has been
made Of Bill Murrays name as n
possible candidate for the senatorshlp
In case Of a vacancy caused by resig-
nation.
c. y. Haskell was in Tulsa 'ast
night. comforting with friends regard
ing the political situation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
Seven Miles Flooded.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 7.--Ac-
cording to an official estimate. about
no acres in the northern suburbs
Of Memphis are inundated tonight as
result Of two breaks In the em-
bankmeut along Bayou Gayoso which
serves as an outlet FOR "backwater"
from Wolt river. a tributary Of the
Mississippi In all, about 700 build
ings. mostly small frame dwellings,
are under water The flooded area
includes seven miles Of streets. Of a
total o, 325 miles within the city
The firstb rcak in the Bayou leveo
occurred several days ago and the
embankment collapsed tonight at
Grecnlaw and North Second streets.
All Of the residents. a number of them
negroes. had abandoned their homes
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
president Commercial club"

"Muskogee, Okla. April 4, 1913.
"T. d. Lyons. Esquire.
Tulsa, oklahoma.
"Dear Lyons:-
"Relative to our conversation
about the prospect of Tulsa initiating
a petition for a Constitutional amend
ment locating the state capital at
Tulsa. | find that public opinion in
this town would unanimously approve
and endorse such an amendment to
the Constitution. l have discussed
the matter with the president of our
Commercial Club and a large number
of our leading business men and poll
ticians in both parties and / believe
that If Tulsa should determine to
make an effort to get the capital that
she would not lose exceeding one
hundred votes in this county, ana
she would not only not lose the votes
but would receive the enthusiastic
support of the citizens of this town
and county.
yours very truly,
"FORRAR l.. MCAIN."
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
kendall DORM|TORY
DEDICATION TONIGHT

The general public will tonight
take part In the formal opening Of
Broadview Lodge at s o'clock
Broadview lodge. which has JUS
been completed. is one OF the hand.
soonest girls dormltories in the entire
state and adds much to the general
attractiveness Of the Kendall college
buildings. An attractive program
has been arranged for the occasion
and all Of the college buildings viii
be thrown open for the evening
Special street car service between the
college and town has been arranged
for. Every public spirited citizen Of
Tulsa should attend the opening exer.
cises tonight.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
NIayor of San Antonio Dies.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 7. -
Mayor A. II. Jones Of this city. died
suddenly tonight of apoplexy. He was
"a years old and was elected last year
to succeed Mayor Callaghan. He was
a candidate for reelection this spring.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
Second Tragic Death.

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 7. .-(Spe-
cial )-The demise of Representative
C. II. Thomas of Marshall county In
this city Sunday evening from pto-
maine poisoning, marks the second
tragic death since statehood Of a
member Of the legislature while that
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08

The above picture shows a home
within three blocks OF the heart of
the business district. that is virtually
in lake of green water. The pool of
water bounds the house on two sides.
1t has been standing there three weeks
now and is full of disease germs of all
kinds. Two families live in the house,
and there are two small children in
cluded in the lot. These children are
daily attendants at the public schools
here. When . reporter yesterday call
cd at the home, located at Second and
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
EASTERN part UNANIMOUS
NEAR THE CENTER OF POPULy.
TION OF OKLAHOMA-OPPOs.
ED By But A FEW.
70 Be Luncheon TOPIC
MuskogPc Committee and Local Men
VIII Discuss the Matter at
NoonDay "Banquet.,

The undivided sentiment Of the
eastern part of Oklahoma and many
sections Of the western part of the
state that Tulsa initiate bill to To-
cate the state capital here has finally
taken root and at todays weekly
business mems lunch in the Hotel
Tulsa the matter will be taken up
formally for the first time. For sew
eral weeks letters from all parts of
the state have been pouring in on the
business men and commercial club of
Tulsa urging that this city get in the
fight for the capital. The matter has
grown so fast of late that ii was re-
cided to bring the proposition before
the business men at the lunch today.
A special committee from Musko-
gee composed of Editor Eugene Kerr
of the Times-Democrat, President j.
l.. Darby of the Commercial Club,
Superior Judge Farra l.. Mccain and
Nate Gibson, a prominent oil man,
will be present at the luncheon to
urge in the name of all the citizens
of Muskogee that Tulsa get in the
race.
Mr.. NJ Hughes will be the toast
master at todays luncheon and the
speakers will be o. II. Leonard, presi-
dent of the Commercial Club and
Thomas Il. Lyons, Carl c. Magee was
to have beer. one of the speakers but
he was called out of the city last
will hn N
That sentiment throughout a great
er part of the state is strongly in IA
vor of Tulsa getting in the race for
the capital is evidenced by the two
following letters:
"Muskogee, April 4, 1913.
'Mr. T. d. Lyons,
Tulsa, oklahoma.
"Dear Sir
"I have been in oklahoma City
several weeks of late and believe that
the people In many parts of the state
of Oklahoma are hostile toward Ok
lahoma City and completely dissat-
isfied with the manner in which they
have handled the state capital pro-
position from the start. | belle&
that a proposition to resubmlt the To-
cation of the State capital to the peo-
pie would find general support.
1T is my opinion that should Tulsa
want the State capital located there
md put forth the effort of which she
IS capable that the capital can be To-
Gated at Tulsa.
II am sure that Muskogee, Musko-
gee County, and the adjoining coun-
ties will give their hearty support to
Tulsa should she enter the race.
Very truly yours.
-. Il. DARBY,
"praSidant Commercial Club"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
Arizona Town Reported Doomed.

Ell PASO, Texas. April Tt is re-
ported here that the town Of Clifton,
Ariz., is burning and threatened with
destruction.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08

HICKMAN. Ky, April 7-Condl
tions along the Reelfoot leyec, wes
OF this city, for which much con.
cern was felt, was reported improved
tonight Notwithstanding steady
rain which began this morning anc
Is still falling. Weak places develop
ed during the day within a mile OF
Hickman and several miles farther
west but the damage was quickly re.
paired. The river here continues t,
rise, but at a decreased rate.
The lcvee at Doremus, Mo, which
went out during the flood IT las
year, is still holding
Ample food supplies are on hanc
at the refugee camps here and al
Columbus, Ky. and, beyond the in.
convenience Of making their home!
in tents, those driven from the low
lands by the flood are sufferins bu
little discomfort.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08

Elgin, no one was at home but a II
year-old boy. He was asked whether
or not the families feared disease from
the water.
Yes" he replied, 1--WE know it is
dangerous"
"Have you notified the health de-
partment of conditions ."
Eyes, we have" was the answer.
"only this morning one Of the city Of
ncials looked over the situation ant
promised to see that it was fixed VI
all right"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08

WASHINGTON. April I. - This
special flood bulletin was issued by
the weather bureau tonight:
The flood situation at Cairo. Ill,
remains practically unchanged. AT
a p. m. Monday the river stood at
54.S feet. The lower Mississippi in
the nelghborhood Of Memphis, Tenn,
is rising at a diminished rate. In
the Vicksburg district the crest stages
previously forecast have been raised
as follows:
Arkansas City. Ark, 555 to SO
feet from 81 to So feet Greenyille.
Miss. 40 to so feet. from As to 40
feet; Vicksburg, Miss, SO to SO feet
from 81 to So feet. On other res
poets. previously announced forecasts
stand
The 7 p. M. stage Of the Misslss-
lppi river Monday at Memphis was
45.2 feet, a rise of Q Of foot in %
hours; Vicksburg. a. 6 feet. a rise OF
Z foot in % hours; New orleans.
1879 feet. a rise of 3 OF foot I'm
"a hours"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08

Adjoining this house is a large laun-
dry, employing a number of girls who
work beside open windows through
which the breeze from the slimy pool
of stagnant water float directly to
them
Tulsa's death rate during tho past
two years decreased while the p0pula-
ton Increased Such conditions as the
above have been carefully guarded
against in the past and that has re-
suited in the Wonderfully good health
of the city at large.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-08
1rRle WG@QIleIr

TULSA. April THE tempera-
ture. Maximum ~; minimum
81, clear.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-17
CONVICTED OF PERJURY.
Policeman Acted AS Bride Agent In Graft
Cases.

| New York. March 1.-THE first con.
viction in the district attorneys cru.
SADIE against grafters in the police de.
partment was obtained Saturday after.
noon.
John j. Hartigan, patrolman, was
found guilty of perjury.
Hartigan acted as agent for high po-
lice officials to bride witnesses against
them to leave the state.
Hartigan was alluded TO by District
Attorney Whitman in summing up az
"a discarded victim of the SYSTEM
sacrificed to protect one of its pillars"
The prosecutor referred to Dennis
Sweeney, the denoted Inspector who
awaits trial on l3 graft indictments. as
the man for whom Hartigan had per-
jured himself.
Sweeney is standing like a rock
cried Mr.. Whitman. with the system
back of him, declaring to the world
that he never took cent. Sweeney is
the man that has put this young police
man where he is. There never was
more perfect picture of the system than
You have before you"
Hartigan's lawyer, in summing no.
asked the jury to disregard all refer
enee to the system" on any persons
back" of his client.
"You are trying Hartigan only--not
any alleged 'highor-ups'" he declared.
Hartigan appeared dazed momentar-
ily by Che verdict, which was reached in
less than half an hour, but smiled
moment later as his counsel received
permission TO move today for an ap-
peal Remanded for sentence ON Tues
lay, Hartigan was led to the Tombs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-17
CORRUPTION IN
ELECTION is CHARGED
Summonses Were Served In the New
Hampshire Senatorial
Choice.

Manchester, N. H., March l7--D Deputy
sheriffs armed with summonses Satur.
day, notified several prominent politi.
clans to be present at the legislative
hearing today on charges OF corruption
in the election of Henry F. Hollis to
the United States Senate.
The summonses were in charge OF
Sheriff Fred X. Ramsey, who conduct
ed his 'raid" with great secrecy.
Sheriff Ramsey is acting under direct
orders Of Chairman Ezra NJ. Smith OF
the House investigating committee.
The investigation by the joint House
and Senate committees will begin at
Concord today. Since the election OF
Senator Hollis on the 42d ballot there
have been charges of bribery, corrup-
ton and unbecoming conduct on the
part of number of legislators and pol
iticians.
House Chairman Smith declares that
the probe will be thorough.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-17
EATON INQUEST STARTED
Mysterious Investigation Into Death of
Rear Admiral Continued

Boston, March l7.-In connection with
the investigation by District Attorney
Barker Of Plymouth county and other
officials into the death of Rear Admir-
al Joseph Giles Eaton at his home in
Assinippi Saturday, the sth, an inquest
was begun at bingham Saturday. The
proceedings were behind closed doors and
nothing of the testimony presented was
given out.
At the adjournment Saturday night.
Judge Pratt would merely acknowledge
that an inquest upon the body of Ad-
miral Eaton had begun. District Attor-
ney Barker refused to CONNIE ut on the
events of the day. He said; "An in
quest will be held Monday at Hing
ham and at that time all persons who
may have any knowledge Of the death
or of the cause of the death of Adj
miral Eaton will be summoned"
Among the witnesses called to the
proceedings in bingham We're Miss Dor
othy Ainsworth and Mrs. Ralph T.
Keyes, who was Miss June Ainsworth,
both stepdaughters Of the admiral. They
had been hurried to the bingham court
room by automobile in charge Of State
Officer Scott from the Eaton home in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-17
CERTAINLY ENDS
STOMACH MISERY
"Pape's Diapepsin" Cures Heartburn,
Gas, Sourness and Indigestion in
Five Minutes.

Sour, gassy, upset stomach, Indigestion,
heartburn, dyspepsia; when the food
you eat femrents into gases and stub
born humps; your head aches and you
feel sick and miserable, that's when you
realize the magic in Pape's Diapepsin.
1t makes such misery vanish iii five min
utes.
If your stomach is in continuous re-
wolff you can't get it regulated,
please, for your sake, try Diapepsin. It's
so needless to have bad stomach
make your next meal favorite food
meal, then take little Diapepsin.
There will not be any distress eat
without fear. It's because Pape's Dia-
pepsin really does regulate weak, out
of-order stomachs that gives it its mill
lions OF sales annually.
Get a large fifty-cent case Of Pape's
Dlapepsin from any drug store. 1t is
the quickest, surest stomach relief and
cure known. 1t acts almost like magic-it
il a scientific, harmless and pleasant
which truly belongs in ev-
cry home.-Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-17

This little girl knew little of what she
was about to facethe great cynical
public, the cold critics, the unsympathet-
ic managers.
But this little girl had the one effee-
tive weapon which compels respect ami
finally success confidence And she
won. From that New York experience
dates her career Of successful stage work.
This little girl is Winifred st. Claire,
the accomplished actress and head OF
the successful stock company which has
won fame throughout the United States.
Miss st. Claire will be here tonight
and all this week at the opera house.
When you have seen her act you will
agree that she deserved the honors be-
slowed upon her elsewhere Usual Ia
dies l5c tickets tonight if bought and
paid for before p. m. The opening
play viii be, Mrs. Temples Telegram"
Seats on sale at Hendricks drug store.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday
Adv.