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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-01-23
Pension Fund For 4s cities.

Forty-eight cities and towns in Okla
homa made partial or complete re-
ports to the insurance commissioner
before January l for the purpose of
obtaining their share of the firemens
pension fund appropriated by the
last session of the legislature. The
towns which filed in time but did not
make complete reports will be allowed
to perfect their filings and share in
the appropriation. There we're only
twenty-six towns which qualified last
year
The ones filing for 1918 were Ada,
Ardmore, Alva, Anadarko, Antlers.
Bartlesville, Blackwell, Chandler,
Coalgate, Cushing, Checotah, Chick
asha, linton, Cleveland. Collinsville,
Duncan, Durant, FL Reno, Enid, Fair
view, Frederick, Geary, Guthrie, Ho-
bart, Holdenville, Hugo, Kingfisher,
McAlester, Mangum, Miami, Marietta,
Muskogee, Norman, Nowata, Okla
homa City, Pawhuska, Purcell, Sapul-
pa, Shawnee, Saltwater, Sulphur,
Thomas, Tulsa, Waurika. Woodward,
Wagner and Weatherford.
The appropriation is limited to half
OF the per cent premium tax paid
by fire insurance companies operating
in Oklahoma and is appropriated to
each city according to the premiums
collected in that city There are alto
gether nearly 300 towns and cities
which could have qualified, and 1t
would have been possible for them to
collect altogether $16,579.75 in 1919.
whereas only $S,179.2S was actually
paid out by the state. The limit for
1911, the first year the new law was
eeffctive, was S23,205.26, and only
$7,S5s.49 was collected for this year.
1t is estimated that approximately
$4,000 will be paid out to the cities
and towns which qualified in 1913.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-01-23
Treasurers Cannot Serve Again.

tUCdouiCIo No""Se SSiNS HSaH'
County treasurers in Oklahoma
who have served two terms in sue
cession are not eligible to reelection
to the consolidated office of county
treasurer and assessor in the opinion
of Assistant Attorney General Smith
C. Matson to ]. A. Ellis, treasurer, at
Boise City. Matson held that chapter
1871 of session laws, 1913, does not re-
peal the provisions Of Section 1885, re-
vised laws 1910, providing that no
county treasurer shall hold his office
for longer period than two terms in
succession.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
NEW YORK GUNNER
MET DEATH IN CHAIR
Work of Execution Began at Dawn and Contin.
ued for Forty Minutes - Taken to Death
Chamber One at Time-None Confessed
None Mentioned Name of Becker neDied
Protesting Innocence Three Died Calling
On God.

deputies half carried him. He intend.
ed making statement, but his mental
processes failed. AS he realized all
adjustments were made he gasped.
"Oh, God, meet my God"--the cur
rent caught him then. From the chair
he could hear the praying of his pals
in the adjoining cells. Whitley Lewis,
Frank Seidenshner, died next. saying.
For the sake OF justice, gentlemen,
SAY didn't. The witness Stannish"-
the current ended him there. Harry
Horowitz, Gyp the Blood, was next,
saying in Hebrew, Listen. Israel.
There is only one God"-then the cur
rent. Last came the youngest and
neryiest, Lefty Louie Rosenberg. aged
81. He died mumbling a Hebrew
prayer. His resistance was uncanny
and the current was used on him
longer than the others. He required
nine minutes.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13

Sing Sing Prison. Ossining, n. Y,
April 13.-The four gunner died in the
electric chair at dawn. None con-
fessed, none mentioned Becker, none
made scene. Three were calling
upon God when the electric current
cut off their voices and one was max
ing statement denying he shot Her
man Rosenthal. The executions re-
quired forty minutes, mainly because
I of the big crowd of newspaper men.
who weer divided into squads, each
party witnessing one execution. A
| few hours before the execution all four
fell into specious sleep, characters
tic of the last hours of all condemned
persons. Dago Frank Cirofiei's mother
remained with him until about an hour
before his death, expecting a reprieve
and then collapsed. She pleaded with
him to confess, but he only would say
he was not present at the killing. The
/ other condemned men had no relatives
present except Whitley Lewis, whose
brothers stayed with him. At dawn
Cirofci, aged 81, the eldest OF the con.
demned men. was led into the death
chamber. This Italian was chosen
first because his nerve was weaker
than his three Jewish pals. He clutch
ed a crucifx in each hand and two
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
COPPER MINERS
CALL OFF STRIKE
More Than a Thousand Voted to Call
OF Strike-Been Out
Since July.
Inv AssocIated Pressl

Hancock, Mich, April 13.-Copper
miners, who have been on a strike
since July 20, last, voted to call off the
strike. This was announced today by
c. E. Hietla, district secretary of the
Western Federation of Miners. The
vote was taken yesterday. The ma
jority for calling off, unofficially, was
1,O12.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
WILSON AGAINST
ANY TAILMENT
viii Oppose Plan of congressman TO
Cut Down Trust Legislation
at This Session.
rBy Associated Pressl

Washington, April Is. - President
Wilson announces he will oppose the
plan to curtail the administration $
trust legislation at this session which
was announced Saturday night. He
said that more than merely the pro-
posed trade commission bill must be
passed to keep faith with the country
and to make possible comprehensive
reforms.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETINo.

The regular weekly meeting OF the
club at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning
should be attended by as many as
possible. The membership committee
will make a report and standing com
mittees will be considered.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
A Confession Reported.
IBy Assoclated Press

Albany, n. Y. April 13.-(Bulletin.)
1t is reported that Cirohci Confessed
before he was executed. The officials
here say the gunner made statements
that will prove no injustice was done
in the executions.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
MEXICO MUST
SALUTE OUR FLAG
President Wilson Has Said II Must Be
Done and viii Insist
on II.
[By Associated press1

Washington, April 10. = President
Wilson told his callers today the sa-
Lutte demanded will be fired at the
American flag by Tampico Federals.
amending the insult in the arrest OF
our marines. The Presidents manner
indicated he will insist.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Antoine Black and Miss Alice Ros.
prim.
Henry Page and Gracea Jones.
Isaiah Carter and Callie Elmo.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

j. F. Canterbury to J. L. Convey, lot
10, in block 1876, in the city of Bryan;
consideration, $3.50.
James griffin to Madison Bradley,
10 acres of land in the James Curtis
league in Brazos County; considera-
ton, $3.50.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
SAN PEDRO HAD
BEEN RECAPTURED
Federals Recaptured Place Two DAYS
Ago and Hot Fighting
There Now.
IBy Associated Pressl

Torreon. Mexico. April 11.-(Via FL
Paso, April 130-There was heavy
fighting at San Pedro yesterday villa
left here with several trainloads Of
reinforcements. The Federals had re-
captuerd San Pedro two days ago. All
dispatches are censored,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
FOUGHT
BLOODLESs DUEL
After Two Wild Shots Each All Was
Forgiven and Peace
Restored.
(By Associated PressI

Chicago. H., April 13.-Christian
Botker and Edward Peterson, news
paper men, fought bloodless pistol
duel yesterday. Each fred two shots
and missed. They then renewed their
friendship.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
BILLIE BURKE
NOW 4 BRIDE
Popular Young Actress Was Married
to Former Husband Of
Anna Held.
[By Associated Pressl

New York, April 13.-Billie Burke,
the actress, on Saturday was married
to Florenz Zeigenfeld Jr. at Hoboken,
N. ]. He divorced Anna Held over
year ago.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-13
A CARD.

To The Bryan Eagle, Bryan, Texas.
would like to receive assistance
to help pay the burial expenses OF my
dear husband. Your kindness will be
very. much appreciated. Yours truly.
MRS. A. II. HUFF.
Bryan, Tex, Route 6.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-25
Rural Editors Woes

1t never rains but it pours. At least
that has been the experience of this
office this week. Our linotype opera
tor was taken i'll on Saturday of last
week. Although a hurry call was
sent to Newark on Sunday night nc
operator reached us until Tuesday
forenoon, this man succeeded in
smashing the machine. making il
necessary to call a machinist from
Brooklyn. who did not finish up his
work until 5 o'clock Wednesday night
To add to the troubles the operator
who was to work Wednesday night
failed to put in appearance. The con-
sequence was that part of the pa.
per has been set by hand, part has
been set on the machine and part SCI
through the courtesy of the New Jer.
sey Herald. May the worst be over
Sussex IN. J.) Register.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-25
VOL. l., NO. 80.
CHAPTER l.
The Find.

Barefooted, with fishing rod on
his shoulders. Harry Fields strutted
along the street. Once in n while he
would stop to look into shop win
dow. and again continue his walking
and wh;stling in q happy go-lucky
way. AS he was approaching the
lake q neat little parcel. lying not
three feet away from the water, at
tracted his attention. Curious of Its
contents, he stopped down and picked
1t up.
"Wonder what's in this thing?' he
asked himself as he began taking
the paper off. One paper after an
other came off. and still there was no
sign of anything.
81 guess this is someone's joke he
murlnured. 81 guess this is paper
through and through. I'll throw II
away"
He stayed his hand, however. AS
the next paper came off little rub
her bag revealed itself With a beat
ing heart he opened the bag. A gilt
tering golden key met his gaze. A
little scroll of parchment was also
there. He unfolded it and read:
Rub this key
And you shall see
Many things that are hidden from
thee"
well, by clickety, I am going tc
rub this key"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-25

The most noticeable thing in the
new summer frocks is the wonderful
ly harmonious blending of colors; the
old-fashioned. faded-looking shades
are being revived and also the figured
materials, with creamy backgrounds
and quantity designed figures, in
somewhat darker shades. Ruffles are
another of the pleasing revivals; they
appear on the small girls frock and
on that of her older sister, and are
equally charming for both.
A pleasing dress for summer after
moons is shown in No. S295; it is a
young girls frock with bodice and
tunic of cream colored embroidered
batiste over foundation skirt Of
plain white voile. \ raglan shoulder
is shown, a V-shaped opening at the
throat and three-piece skirt. Batiste
is priced according to the embroidery;
a very good quality may be purchased
4 for seventy-five cents yard. Wolfe
averages siXty-five cents a yard.
For a girl of eighteen. SIS yards are
required for this design. Three cir
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-25
CONTINUED from yesterday

He pressed on toward the clearing
hopefully. On reaching it he found
to his joy that the path was open.
Finding nothing infiammable there
the fire had halted. But Tommy had
reckoned falsely regarding the wind.
Winds are the result of differences
in temperature in the atmosphere, and
a great conflagration, by heating the
air above it, creates its own wind.
So. in the case of a forest fire, unless
the wind that impels 1t is a strong
one, it is very likely to change It's di-
rection at any moment. Into the
vacuum made by the intense heat
rushes the surrounding atmosphere
and the direction this draught may
take is a mere question of chance.
And SO it happened that, before
Tommy had crossed the clearing the
fire in the woods west of him sudden
" Veered and swept with amazing
rapidity in the direction of the bun
gaIow. And now began a race be-
tween the boy and the forest fire.
The clearing was covered with the
stumpS of trees and made the going
difficult. Still, at first Tommy man.
aged to hold his own. But soon a
cloud of smoke enveloped him, max
ing 1t impossible for him to see these
distractions, and, after tripping ana
falling several times, he was obliged
to moderate his pace.
Then the fire jumped into the lead,
licking up everything in its path with
the Voracity of a dragon. When
Tommy came within sight of the
bungalow it was ablaze from founda-
ton to roof. He sank upon the
ground and moaned:
"Oh, Watch, we have arrived too
late!"
For a moment he was overwhelmed
by despair. Then 1t occurred to him
that Lucy Dean was not the kind OF
girl to submit to such doom with
out making an effort to escape from
it, and his hope revived.
"She has probably sought some
place of safety with her father" he
reflected
But whittier had she gone? That
| was the all important question.
Watch" said the boy to his dog,
| my friends are somewhere in these
woods, and we must find them
Accordingly, he started off again
with Watch at his heels. But the
delay at the bungalow. brief as 1t
was, had given the fire a chance to
outstrip him. And now, spreading
like the arms of fan, it ran ahead
of him on the right hand and on the
left. SO that he found himself
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-25
CHAPTER IL.
The Power of the Key.

As his soiled fingers ran up and
down the key for the third time he
felt himself lifted bodily into space,
and before he could realize what was
happening he noticed that his sur
roundings were different
No lake was visible. The garden in
which he stood had the appearance
of a paradise. The scent of the large
flowers around him almost put him
to sleep. Silence reigned supreme in
that place, and it was only broken oc-
casionally by the trickle of the water
in the fountain, the warbling of birds
and soft strains of music that seemed
to float in the air.
Out in the distance the large, round
dome of q golden castle reflected the
RAYS OF the sun. Harry stood there
I'm a halo of glory, and with open
mouthed wonder stared at the
scenery around him.
He saw a large gate. and wondered
where that led to- He walked over
and tried to push It open, but ii
would not yield. A shining gold plate
then caught his attention. He looked
at it and read
1.-THE golden key
Will open me.
You hold it in your hand:
1t admits you to fairyland."
Inserting the key into the keyhole
he turned it once, twice and thrice
The massive door swung open and
oh. what a magnificent sight re-
vealed itself to him!
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-25
Copyright Newark Daily Advertiser Publishing Company

vertiser Publishing Company
/ ing Dorothy said!
MARY Iizbeth, you be the one
to say what they'll do, and I'll be
the one to hold the things over your
head"
Yes, Mary Lizbeth, you do it,"
came in chorus from the children.
So Mary Elizabeth seated herself
ON the middle step, and Dorothy sat
behind her on the top step, while
the others gather about them, gig
CLING.
Dorothy picked up fiat stone. 1t
was Davies.
What is this that | hold over thy
head?" asked Dorothy, in the sing
her reader in school z
song tone with which she read from
Fine or superfine?" Mary Eliza
beth wanted to know.
Il always forget whether fine is
for a boy or a girl. Which is it?"
asked Dorothy. and Mary Elizabeth
said fine was for a boy, because
'superfine' was nicer and surely
meant for a girl.
rs it fine or superfine?n she asked
again.
Zine" declared Dorothy. while
Davie wriggled anxiously what
shall the owner do to redeem it,"
Mary Elizabeth considered. Then
she said: He shall run around the
house three times 'thout stopping"
DO it! Do it," chorused the chill
dren.
pooh! That's easy" said Davie,
jumping up and trotting off. Three
times he circIed the house, while the
others cheered, and the third time
Dorothy stepped in front of him and
gave him his fiat stone. Then she
took a little gold ring from the row
of articles.
What is this l hold over they
head2" she chauted.
Fine or superfine?'
ITS er -superfine,' said Dorothy.
Mary Elizabeth closed her eyes,
trying 20 thing of a good stunt for
girl TO do. Then she announced:
she shall speak a piece"
A squeal Of anguish came from
the littlest Blake girl.
II ca ant" she walled. II don't
know any, and I'm too nervous"
The biggest Blake girl gave the
littlest Blake girl a little shake,
while the middle Blake girl cried
she knows lots of pieces. She can
say Little drops of water and
There was a man in our town and
"She shall say 4 had a little dog
gle" said Mary Elizabeth, adding
in a threatening tone, and if you
don't do it you won't get your ring"
At this dire threat the lip of the
littlest Blake girl turned over and
two big tears formed In her eyes.
Eyes, you'll get your ring" said
Dorothy, hastily, "only you won't
be playing fair if you don't say Il
had little doggie.' "
Say it, like a good girl" coaXed
the oldest Blake girl, but it was not
until Billy Brown said he bet she
didn't know it that the little Blake
girl gave in and recited swaying
her fat little body to the rhythm of
the words:
II had a little doggie and he used
to sit and beg.
The doggie tUmbled down the stairs
and bwoke his little leg.
Oh, doggie, will nurse you, and try
to make you well,
And you shall have a collar with
purity lit-tull bell"
(To Be Continued)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-25
Forgive and Forget
BY DANIEL b. MCKINNEY

hemmed in on both sides by raging
flames.
How they Kissed and roared and
surged and writhed as they swept
on! Now a great tree fell creashing
to the ground, sending q shower OF
Whirling sparks heavenward. Again
the draught of the confiagration
would carry huge branches all ablaze
into the air. The sky was red as
blood. 1t seemed as though the Day
of Judgment had at last arrived.
Hemmed in on three sides by wallis
of fire, Tommy's only chance for life
now lay in escaping through the open
side before the flames met in front
of him and cut him off, but he gave
no thought to his peril, having made
up his mind to perish rather than
leave the burning woods without his
friends.
Lucy! Lucy!" he shouted, as he
dashed on. 81 have come to save
you. If you hear me, answer"
But his voice was drowned in the
laundering roar of the devouring ele-
ment Meanwhile the fire was grad
ually weighing him toward the New
Meadows River. When he was with
in a short distance from it, Watch
suddenly darted ahead with his nose
close to the ground. In a moment he
Ildu ulSdDDGdTeur Dul II Was OlilS "
return presently and go through a
series of excited antics.
What Is it, Watch?" asked
Tommy, anxiously.
The dog answered with prolonged
howl. Then he ran little distance
ahead of his young master, and, re-
turning again, began to tug him by
the coat, as much as to say: Come
with me. I have something to show
you" He repeated this time after
time until at length Tommy was pre-
vailed upon to follow him.
When they reached the river,
Watch ran to and fro along the bank,
barking madly. Then, Selling Tom
my's coat in his powerful teeth, he
literally dragged him toward a spot
where the flames from the blazing
trees on shore We're overlapping the
stream. In the lurid light they cast
the boy deserted man and a girl
standing up to their armpits i'm the
water about thirty yards from shore.
The flames leaped out from the bank
in forked tongues over their heads;
sparks eddied around them. 1t was
apparent that they must soon make q
choice between death by fire or by
water. On beholdlng Tommy, the
girl raised her voice in an agonized
cry:
"Save usl'
ITO he continued
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-25

NCopy .lBnI, newark Daily A
CONTINUED from yesterday
Pell-mell tumbled DAVE Dear and
his little guests through the dining
room door. across the side porch
and down the steps to the lawn.
They looked like so many gay
little butterflies; the girls in their
fluffy skirts and gay hair ribbons
and the boys in their very best
suits. with patent leather slippers
and bright neckties.
Mother Dear and Nurse Nellie
came TO the door and looked after
them.
They won't look so nice in an
hour or So said Nellie; look
there goes Davie.'
Mother Dear looked and gasped
The children had been tossing
big red rubber ball, and Davie. in
ste ~ match it, had stubhed
his toe. Now he was laughing
..-.a,..s IL tie nishap, and rolling
over and over on the fresh green
grass.
Lets all get down and ROLL"
cried Billy Brown, suiting the ac-
ton to the word.
"Children Children!" Mother
Dear came TO the edge of the steps,
YOU must get up. OaNle Dear,
there's a big grass stain on your
elbow. You'll have to think of
another game"
Y know one!" Dorothy Dear
stepped forward. looking very
pretty with her golden curls all
smooth and tied with a wide blue
ribbon. We'll play forfeits.'
"Forfeitsl Forfeits!" cried the
children. who had played the game
in school and knew all about 1t.
They gathered about Dorothy, Civ
ing her various articles. One little
girl gave a bracelet, another gave a
ring and another gave a different
kind of a ring.
The boys will have to give sticks
and stones,a decided Dorothy.
"'cause they haven't rings and
things
When a forfeit for each person
had been placed on the piazza rail.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-25

catch it. This time it was so heavy
he could not hold it. He staggered
under the weight and fell. Something
seemed to be tugging and pulling at
him, downwardS, ever downwards.
=
Harry opened his eyes with the feel
ing that he was sp ashing about in
the water. He still held 1he fishing
pole in his hand, but something
seemed to be pulling at 1t.
He pulled himself out of the water
and then he began pulling in his line.
A large fish was Juggling and floun-
dering and trying to get away from
the tackle with all its strength.
Huh! by clickety,'' muttered
Harry, looking ruefuIly at the object
that pulled him into the water and
caused him to wake up, 81 had one
swell time up there. But / will have
one swell time eating you when YOU
are fried. p he said addressing the
fish and smacking his lips.
(The end.l
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-25
A Brown Hair Dye Requested

Dear Miss Doom:
Will you kindly publish in your
Hearth and Home column a good
brown hair dye? MRS. w. j. NJ.
I do not approve of hair dyes.
They are messy and unconvincing.
However, here is g. walnut hair
stain:
1t is said that decoction of wal
nut leaves Will color the hair brown,
and will also act as a strength en-
ing tonic. Mix walnut leaves with
mashed green shells and add one
sixth their quantity of alcohol, a
little table salt and few pounded
cloves. Let all digest-soak together
for two weeks, stirring occasion
ally, then pour off the clear fluid
and strain, and, if necessary, filter.
Walnut juice Is the most obstin-
ate of all stains to remove from the
hands, so be sure to smear your
hands well with vaseline before us
ing 1t.