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The broad ax., 1913-02-22
PRAISE FOR GIDEON YOUNG.
Man Who Built Great Casino In New
Tsr.. riIghiy Esteemed.

YOung'S ,..S!nl. in West One Hun
dred ana atty fourth street. i'm New
York, continues Ia Ice well patrOniZed
by the vUIinGs fraternal and social or
ganiZatiuuS The erection of this finely
equipped structure comes us long felt
need among the secret societies OF the
city, which before the opening OF the
casino were put to a considerable disad-
vantage for lack of a suitable meeting
place
The formal opening Of the structure
In July, 1912, was a notable event in
the business life of the colored people
in New York. The building and its fur
nishings cost upward Of 100000.
Many society functions have been held
in the great banquet hall and several
important meetings in the interest Of
race advancement, such as the dinner
in honor Of Bishop Alexander Walters,
the meeting in celebration Of the If
tieth anniversary of the freedom Of the
race and some great religious gather
ings.
Gideon Young, proprietor OF the es-
Enlistment, under whose direction 1t
was built, has had a most successful
career. He has many friends In both
races and enjoys the confidence and
esteem Of the general public. he is
generous to a fault and has given lib
orally Of his means for the mainte-
nance Of charitable, religious and edu-
York hardly consider their program
completed If they fail to see Young's
casino before leaving the city.
The broad ax., 1913-02-22
FORMER SIMPSON COUNTY
MANS ADMIRABLE RECORD.
Rise Of Or. c. L Barnes From Farm &c
Professional Life.

Jackson, Miss.-From the rural dis
tricts back on his fathers farm in
Simpson county In this state DR.. @. L.
Barnes has become one Of the most
successful dentists In this section. he
was born at do In 1884. He received
the rudiments Of his early education In
the public schools and then worked
upon his fathers farm until he was
twenty one.
In order to ct himself for a life Of
greater usefulness young Barnes en-
tered the Alcorn Agricultural and Ne
chanical college. He paid for his tut
tion and board in labor. His adapta-
bility for agricultural pursuits soon at
tracted the attention Of the faculty,
and be was made foreman Of the agri-
cultural department, which position he
held until his graduation from the col
lege course
At the opening Of the University Of
West Tennessee In the fan Of 1908
among the first students to matricuIate
vas g. L Barnes in the department Of
dentistry, from which he graduated
with honors- he subsequently went
before the Mississippi board for exam
nation to be licensed to practice den
tistry.
The questions were long, difncult and
many, but young Barnes had prepared
for all Of that, and taking the examina-
ton was to him like sitting down to a
good, well prepared dinner. There
were twenty-three to enter the exam
nation. and Barnes stood second, a
white man standing first. the examiner
declaring that It would never do for a
coiored man 20 stand first
Dr.. Barnes has an ONCE In a building
owned By members OF his race and en-
ploys a competent young girl TO look
after the various details. She Is 20
lite and courteous to HIS patrons. thus
securing a satisfied clientele.
The broad ax., 1913-02-22
WIDELY KNOWN
BUSINESS MAN
Motto by Which A. 0. Smith
Has Won Success.
BELIEVES IN RACE UPLIFT.

Many sided Life Of ksntueEian Who
Worked His Way From Humble Sur
roundines to Positions Of Honor and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS School Teach
or, Tax Collector and Politician.
The broad ax., 1913-02-22

l1sspsria Club 70 Held Big Reception.
One Of the high functions to be given
b society leaders In Pittsburgh foE
Easter week WI Be the reception Of
the Hesperia Social club. to Be held on
Tuesday evening. March u ne o..
ganizafion Is quite widely known. and
III public functions are always attend-
"a b. q large number Of out of town
guests fnvifation cards are bsln1
prepared for dlstribution.
The broad ax., 1913-02-22
The squaiI.

"Ah, yes" murmured Mrs. screecheE
after the first selection at the musicale,
Il have had some exciting experiences
Coming home from Europe a terrible
storm arose. and 1 had to sing to quiet
the passengers. You should have seen
the heavy sea running"
And the big. rude man in the pink
necktie gased out Of the window.
Il don't blame the sea-" be muttered
Fun.
The broad ax., 1913-02-22

founotnoe 20 FoSittons OF UouoF aho
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS School Teach
Or, Tax Collector and Politician
New Orleans, La.-Entering life just
at the close Of the war and using as his
guide industry, honesty, thrift and re-
liability, A. o. Smith has pushed his
way to the front and now ranks as one
Of the foremost and best known men
Of the race In this section Of the coun-
Try. He is directly connected with
many enterprises for the development
and upIlft Of the race.
Mr.. Smith was born in the hills Of
Kentucky fifty years ago, his mother
being left a widow with seven children
to develop into manhood and woman
hood, he being the youngest. As soon
as he was old enough be was placed In
school, where he made rapid progress
IN his studies. Just how much time
was spent in school is not known.
Teaching school was to him a high
position, yet be decided that he wanted
to be of more service to his people;
hence he found his way into Iowa and
soon became well known. He took
part in politics, believing that 1t was
the avenue through which to help his
people. Step by step he advanced and
was recognized for his worth. During
the deadlock in the legislature of 1888
he was chief doorkeeper, and 50 well
did he discharge his duty that at the
close he was rewarded by the body
and holds today many testimonials
from the men who made up the Iegis-
lature
In Des Moines, Ia, he was recog-
nized for service rendered and made
assistant tax collector. which was up
The broad ax., 1913-02-22
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR
Notable Tribute From One colorsd
Poet 70 Another.

Poet 20 Another.
To Paul Laurence Dunbar, the noted
eolored poet. the Rev. James ID. Cor
rothers pays the following tribute In
the November Century:
he came a dark youth singing In the
dawn
OF q new freedom glowing DER his Tyre.
Refining as with great ApoIio's FIRE
BIS peoples gift OF song. And thereupOn
This negro singer. come to Helicon.
Constrained the masters. listening, TO ad-
mire
And reused a race to wonder and aspire,
Gazing which way their honest voice was
gone,
With ebon face uplft Of glory's crest
Men marveied at the singer, strong and
sweet,
Who brought the cabins mirth. the tune
full night.
But faced the morning. beautiful with
light
To die while shadows yet fell toward the
west
And leave his IaureIs at his peoples feet
Dunbar. no poet wears your Iaurels now;
None rises, singing. from your race Ike
you,
Dark melodist, immortal. though the dew
Fen early on the bays upon your brow
And tinged with pathos every halcyon
VOW
And brave endeavor. Silence DER you
threw
Flowerets Of love. Or II an envious few
OF your own people brought no garlands
how
Could malice smIte him whom the gods
had crowned?
II. Ike the meadow lark, your flight was
low
Your flooded lyrics half the hTltops
drowned.
A wide world heard you, and IT loved you
It stilied its heart to list the strains you
sang,
And DER your happy songs its plaudits
rang.
The broad ax., 1913-02-22
Why1

Tutter Cooking out in the front yard)
That dog Of yours seems to be very
risky. Miss Clara
Miss PinkerIy-Yes, be Is simply De.
lighted Just after yOu came % took
or his mnzzle. = Philadelphia Tala
graph.
The broad ax., 1913-02-22
Cheer un.

Cheer Up.
II you have an old lead dime
Pass IL on
Do not fuss and waste good tina
Pass Il on
You may feel real mean. It's trua
But In just a week OF two
Il WI come night back 70 you
Pass Il on
Cincinnati Enquiries.
The broad ax., 1913-02-22

he OBVIOUSLY = Margaret. thsrs'u
been something trembling On no 10.
for months and months.
she-Yea. 50 I So Why don't yo1
shave e olfl-Tigsr.
The broad ax., 1913-02-22

why do you Keep me waiting on this
corner two hoursr' demanded the irate
husband. "lou said you were merely
going to step In and see how Mrs. Cab
BILE was
"well. she insisted on telling ma
Washington Herald.
It's fsct-deny q no one can:
You'll ind that Il n true
That n you look up to q man
He will LOOK down on you.
Cincinnati Enquiries.
Il never could understand why peo-
pie dock their horses tails" said Dubb-
leigh.
"High cost Of living" said Jorroeks.
-Got to dock something these timeS"-
HArper's Weekly.
Away from the southland 30 warm and
Tlsw the Old fashioned robin to regions Of
Ana there on roof tree began tn sing.
Behold the nrst robin that hArbingsEs
Thsn out from a hOis IN the roof popped
q head,
Ana NIX 90 that noise stsysr the roof
! Il have been here an winter. You us.dn't
- fused.
But y0u eannot eonpslo-rn TIE hArbin-
ger trustF'
The broad ax., 1913-02-22

Zsus Gees A-ridina.
He. Hsmesi Catch my winged slsua
And bring him 10 ths greanL
Vulcan. adjust HIS Steering esari
Pluto. set Eagollnai
P,aass &c hia winEA GinerVa, daaR,
Are A. alignment Utralrht,
IoF would ne ny monoplans-
RaEnsns up q data
-5pases Lar.s.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
GREEKS TAKE TO THE
BIRDS OF conflict
HYDRO AIfROPLANE FLIES OVER
THE DARDANELLEs-PEACE
AGAIN LOOKED FOR

LONDON, Feb, 7,-Flghtlng con-
tinues between the Turks and allies
in southeastern Europe, but In the
absence Of independent reports, con-
flicting accounts from official sources
provide no basis for critical judgment
of what Is happening. The most In
terestlng news Of the day received
here told OF the flight Of Greek
hydro-aeroplane over the Dardanelles.
Rumors continue to circulate hero
Of the approaching renewal Of peace
negotiations, Nothing definite Is
known In this respect, but Bulgaria
and Rumanla are about to resume at
Sofia their negotiations on the from
tier question, which recently were in
terrupted In London. 1t Is under
stood the last meeting of the ambas-
sadorlal conference discussed the AL
banlan question and the conferees
argued for and against sending an
International commission to delimit
the frontiers Of the new Albanian
state.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
EKTERTAINS TUAULTY
NEW WHITE HOUSE SECRETARY
Is TENDERED A RECEPTION
AT WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, Feb, 7,--Joseph z.
Tumuulty, secretary to Governor Will
son, and named as secretary in the
White House, was the guest Of honor
today at a reception rendered him by
the National Press club. Mr., Tumulty
promised to have "a great deal to say
t1 tho correspondents a little later"
Joseph II, Wilson of Nashville. Tenn.
brother OF the presldent-elect, accom-
panied Mr.. Tumulty to the club Ear
Her in Tho day Mr., Wilson's secretary
was the luncheon guest Of Charles p.
ILllles. secretary to President Taft. Mr
Tumulty will inspect the White House
Offices tomorrow, when he will meet
President Taft
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
MEASURE TO ABOLISH COUNTY
ATTORNEYS OFFICE SEEMS
SURE TO MEET DEFEAT,
RAILROAD HOSPITAL ACT
Must Maintain Sanitarlums IN the
State-A Real Busy Session for
the House,
BY j. A. MKEEVER,

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 7,-(Spe-
cial. l.)-Although the Riddle bill
nbollshlng the office of county at
torney and creating the office Of dis
trlct attorney was perfected and pass
ed to engrossment today It was made
evident that the bin will be defeated
when 1t comes to final passage, 1t
only escaped defeat by two votes to-
day when Il motion by Durant to In
definitely postpone lost by vote Of
80 to 40, To finally pass the bill will
require so votes,
As perfected by the house the bill
provides for one district attorney In
each judicial district with one assist
ant in every county under 40. 900, two
in counties Of more than 10000 ano
less than 10000 and three counties
over 10000, The district attorney
will receive $4,000 year and his
assistants $1,000, $1,000 and $500
according to the size Of the county.
The bill by Barrett providing FOR
the maintenance Of hospital facilities
within tho state by all railroads was
passed to final roll call with minor
amendments today, This bill has
been passed by the senate. The
Glasco bill for regulation Of loan
sharks was recommltted after It had
been amended In such @ way as to
bo unhandy.
The committee bill providing for
the conveyance Of full blood land. the
Smith bill providing for the paymen,
OF railroad employees when they quit
serylce the Hill and Teehee bill regu-
latlng Indian minor guardianship
procedure and the Chase bill regu-
latIng legal service by publication
were all perfected today and passed
TO final roll call.
A resolution by Tarral giving tho
committee on rules authority to re-
arrange the calendar so that the most
important bills would be acted on first
was adopted unanimously and Will
greatly facilitate the work.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING PEN
TTENTIARY WEAVES ANOTHER
LINK IN THE CHAIN.
MYSTERIOUS $4,000 CHECK
Testimony of Banker Might Show a
Clue TO Alleged Power House
"Graft" Deal.
(BY j. A. MKEEVER.)
(Staff Correspondent.)

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 7,-The
senate penitentiary investigating COM
mittee today wove another strong
link in the graft case they are max
ing out against Warden Robert w.
Dick, OF tho state penitentlary, Three
witnesses were examined by the com.
mittee this morning and some start
ling disclosures were made,
President Frank p. Johnson of the
First National Bank OF Oklahoma City
the first witness, told OF John NJ 4,
Wheeler. the purchasing agent OF the
Paulley Jail company. purchasing a
cahsier's check for $4,000 on Septem-
Der 49, 1910.
This was about the time OF the
alleged graft transaction between Dick
and others In connection with the
building OF power plant at the peni-
tentiary, of which Dicks share is said
to have been about $4,000,
The books OF bank In McAlester
were then introduced and showed that
this check had been deposited there
by Dick on September 10.
Dick was then placed on the stand
and asked about the check and he
said he thought It was part Of the
proceeds OF settling up his wife's es-
tate In Texas,
Wheeler was also questioned about
II and he said hs thought the check
was IN payment of a debt he owed
Dick. although he could not be sure.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
SENATE PERFECTs BILL THAT
WOULD REDUCE PENALTY
on DELINQUENT TAXEs.
FARRIS FILES HIS BRIEF
State Printer Farris Answers to the
Charges of Wrong Doing-Smal
PoX Bill Passed,
BY j. A. MkFENER
(Staff Correspondent.)

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 7.-(Spe-
cial) several SENATE and
house bills dealing with tax matters
the senate sitting as a committee OF
the whole today perfected bill that
reduces the delinquent tax penalty
from IS to 10 per cent and changes
the time Of paying taxes. Under this
Personal taxes become delinquent on
December IS and other taxes delin.
quent May /. The redemption period
for real estate sold for taxes Is ex-
tended from two to five years and the
redemption fee Is made five per cent
Of the taxes instead Of 81,
Smallpox Aid.
The bill introduced yesterday APP
propriating $1,000 for aid in stamp
ing out the smallpox epidemic was
amended and passed to final roll call
late this afternoon. The bill now ap-
propriates $4,000 and applies to the
state at large instead of only TO the
southeastern counties,
Denying each and every charge In
the impeachment articles State Print
er Giles Farris today appeared before
the senate impeachment court and
through his attorneys Gled his ans
wer TO the house charges, In ans.
wer to the first charge, that OF forg-
cry In connection with the Red Book,
he set out his discharge by a Justice
of the peace on the same charge.
He laid the blame Of the charge Of
issuing Illegal warrants In connection
with the Red Book on the old board
of affairs declaring they made the
contract and not he.
In answer to the charge Of Illegal
ly approving OF claims to the Leader
Publishing company he said the work
was contracted for by his predeces-
sor in office that the claims we're al
lowed by the state auditor and he be-
lieved the work was honestly per-
formed,
On the charge Of drawing warrants
for an extra stenographer when he
had none he alleges that he did have
such stenographer and this stenog-
rapher drew the money.
on request Of Farrls' attorneys the
senate decided to pay the expenses Of
not more than three witnesses for
the respondent from out the state.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
VIOLaTERS ALL LOOK ALIKE
U. S. Commissioners VIII Put Mcxl.
can I'm Jail IL He Can,

Ell PASO. Tex. Feb, 7.--"All law
ylolators look alike to me-" declared
United States Commissioner George
Oliver today, asserting he had issued
In good faith the warrant for Mexican
Consul Enrique @, Llorente, and that
the CONSUL would be- arrested II he
returned to his offices or home In III
Paso,
Indefinite suspension of all railway
traffic to the south cut off Llorente's
retreat from Juarez where he re-
mained during the day,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
CONSIDER LIQUOR BILL SOON.
Shipment OF Booze Into Dry States
Mndc Special Rule.

WASHINGTON. Feb. "A special
rule for immediate consideration Of
the Webb bill. prohibiting interstate
shipment of liquor into dry" states.
was agreed upon today by the house
rules committee and will be presented
tomorrow.
The Webb bill is similar to tho
Kenyon bill, pending in the senate,
but It proposes modified restrictions
on Interstate liquor traffic and would
effect only liquor intended for sale.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
Threaten TO RESIGN
IN SUPPORT OF TAFT
OPPOSITION TO PRESIDENTS
APPOINTMENTS MAKES RE-
PUBLICANS ANGRY,

WASHINGTON, Feb, 7,-Opposi-
tion OF democratic senators to the
confirmation of President Taft's pend
ing nominations has brought some
republican senators to the position of
threatening retaliation after the
democrats come into power on March
ith,
The proposal Is being discussed by
republicans and 1t was learned today,
has been broached in the republican
caucus and the executive sessions of
the senate. Senator Smith of Michi-
gan was the principal speaker in each
instance, lie declared he would be
willing to go so far as to oppose the
cabinet nominations. In one of the
executive sessions, Mr.. Smith told the
democratic senators they were pur-
suing court which might react upon
them,
Ii became known to day that in one
OF the executive sessions, Senator
Smith declared the course OF the
democrats had been inspired by
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08

Copper company in 1882" demand
ed Mr.. Untermyer.
The witness breathed heavily his
trembling hands clutched the table
In front Of him. as he seemed 10 con
troll himself with great effort as
he leaned to the ear Of the stenOg-
rapher
Il do" came tho answer in the
mechanical monotonous tone OF the
clerk.
was it in 1882" asked Mr.. I'm
termyer.
Collapsed
Once more the bent form Of the oil
man leaned toward the etenographer.
He had hardly begun to move his lips
when a strangling, whistling cough
shook his frame. lie fell back int
his chair a flood of red swepln
over the gray white pallor of J is face
The trembling of his hands and the
wagging Of his head became violent
and the muscles Of his face and neck
contracted and expanded spasmodi.
cally.
Further examination of Mr., Rookie.
feller was impossible.
Mr.. Pujo left for Washington on
an afternoon train and Mr., Untermy-
er went south to Palm Beach, where
he will work on the money trust re-
port for two weeks.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
ANOTHER NEGRO WHITE SLAYER
Man Who Married Fifteen Year Old
White Girl Put Under Bond.

VHTCAFu, Feb, I-George s,
Thompson, a negro, today was held IN
bonds Of $1,000 by Municipal Judge
Courtney, Of charges filed by Mrs,
Mary Hanson, mother OF the negro >
15-year-old epileptic white wife, Tho
girl told in court how she left homo
after quarrel with her mother and
was married to Thimpson by a white
preacher at Niles. Mich.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
STREET CAR STRIKE IN TEXAS
Beaumont Conductors ana MotorInch
Demanding Recognition.

BEAUMONT, Tex, Feb. when
oil local street cars are run into the
barns nt o'clock tonight. the strike
Of motormon and conductors for
recognition OF union and increased
wages will begin. At n meeting held
this morning tho local union served
notice on Vice President and Genera
Manager James Il. Weed that unleH
thcir demands were agreed 10 toda!
that no cars would leave the BARI
Saturday morning
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
SNOW FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA
SIX Inches nt Noon Yesterday In
Many Parts of state,

OKLAHOMA CITY. Feb. 7.-Dls-
patches received from Southern and
Western oklahoma Friday night re-
port snowfall as far south ns Ard
moro and throughout Western okla
homa. Beckham county on the far
western side Of tho state reports ak
inches of snowfall since noon today
with temperature rising. Reports
from Tulsa and other eastern points
In the state say that no snow fell
Friday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
VIII Omit Snccding.

CHICAGO, Feb. 7. 49,. Municipal
Judge Fry hit upon a new plan to
cure the speeding habit among auto
mobilists yesterday when he exacted
a pledge from Leslie /. Vogtmann,
son Of Il wealthy manufacturer who
had been fined frequently I'm tho
speeders court. from refralning to
have anything to do with a motor
vehicle within the city limits for one
year.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
EXPOSES GRAFT
Of THE POLICE
JACK PURCELL SAYS HE HAS
PAID $50, 900, TO CROOKED OF
IICItLS or NEW YORK.
PARTNER OF ROSENTNAL
Tor Seventeen Years iIo Saw tho
Money 90 10 the big Men--lioss
Murphy the Real Power,

NEW YORK, Feb, T,--lIerman Ro-
ganthnis 0ne-tims partner IN gam
bling picked up the broke nthreads OF
Hosenthals story today and told the
nldermanic committee investigating
graft tale Of money paid for police
protection, eclipslng that OF Jack Rose,
Charles BeClIer's collector. For seven
teen years James Purcell said ho had
paid for the privilege of running n
gambling house, making a handbook
or conducting pool room, In all he
gave the police moro than $4,000 he
declared. during this period.
Names Higher Ups.
Former Sheriff Harvey Of Queens
county, Police Inspector Mclaughlin,
half dozen police captains, inolud-
Ing brOther-in-law of Charles T..
Murphy, the Tammany leader, and
scores OF ward heelers and policemen,
some now on the force. others Off,
were among tho men who got the
money, he said Once. he snid, orders
came indirectly" from Murphy him
self to close up, He moved at once.
Honest Policeman.
"I have paid money to every squad
that was ever detailed to headquar-
ters TO suppress gambling, except
one" Purcell testified, "They all took
1t, except Costlgans Coatigan was on
the level"
Costigan was referred to during tho
flrsht investigation OF the Rosenthal
case AZ the honest policeman"
Once he defied the police, For nine
months, when ho had Jack MoAuliffe
former lightweight champion, for a
partner, they ran gambling house on
the upper East Side without making
the weekly payments to collectors,
The police stationed two men at the
door Of his establishment no declared
to warn all customers that 1t was q
gambling house,
Generally Talked Nice,
"But Jack beat tho scheme" he
said, III the two policemen forgot to
talk or talked nice no gave them S.
apiece a day II they didn't they got
no money They generally talked
nice -
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-08
INsUREs BALL PLAYERS LIVES.
Charles Murphy 1Akcs out Policies
on .IyCrs and Brcsnahan

CHICAGO. Feb. President
Charles W, Murphy. Of the Chicago
National league club. announced to-
day that he had Insured the lives
OF Manager John J. Evers and Catch.
ers James Archer and Roger Bresna-
han for $50. 900 each for the present
year.