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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-23
Proposed Change in Initiative.

I'VE favor modifying the state in
itiatiye and rofendum laws so as to
require an initiated measure to be
submitted to the legislature for scru'
tiny, with the right Of the lcgisla
turc either to pass the measure in
the form submitted, or submit to
the people at the next election a
competing measure with the argu
ments pro and con set forth both
in the publicity pamphlet and in the
governors proclamation, that the
vote on initiated measures is not tC
be held test of party afilllatIon
but that such measures shall lie fee
from political dictation, and shall be
passed on by the voters without any
partisan influence or platform sug
gcstion"
The weak place in the law as il
stands is indicated in the change
suggested. \ measure that seems
to be in the right direction is fran
ed in somebody's office. 1t is cir
culatcd and possibly the adequate
number of signatures is obtained TO
the petition Then it goes before
the people to be voted on at the
polls, II may be matter that the
people favor in general way,
such as reform Of the judiciary. Eut
it may have generally does have
some very weak place in it, 1t must
be adopted or defeated rs it is
written. There is no chance for the
people TO save the good features of
measure and change the bad fea-
lures. II is this aspect of the in
itiativc that is covered in the pres
ent democratic platform. The plat
form declaration would make it pos
sible for the peoples representa-
tiyes to frame a measure that would
contain the essential features of the
proposed law and eliminate what
might appear to members of the
legislature to be bad, giving the
people a chance to choose between
the TWO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
GARY DINNERS CROWN
IN HISTORY OF INDUSTRY.
These Gatherings in Dark Days OF
1907 Panic Enabled Trade to
Weather Storm.
GOVERNMENTS CHARGE DENIED
Lindabury, in Closing Argument for
Steel Corporation in Federal Suit,
Disputes Statement OF Price Fix
ing and Allotment of Territory.

PHILADELPHIA, October 22.-.rhe
Gary dinners, to which 30 per cent of
the iron and steel manufacturers of the
country came to discuss the situation In
the dark days of the panic of 1907, are
a laurel and n crown IN the history of
the industry" said Richard V. Linda
hurry in his argument for the defense
to-day In the Federal suit to dissolve
the United States Steel Corporation.
MIR. Lindabury said that during the
panic the iron and steel industry was
becoming demoralized, and Il. III. Gary
called together the manufacturers to
exchange views and to prevent wide
and sudden. fluctuations In prices that
would bring ruin TO every one in the
business. AS II result of these gather
ings. he said. the trade. for the first
slime In the history of panics, came
through without single failure. No
prices were fixed at these dinners. as
alleged by the government, nor was
territory allotted or outputs limited,
said counsel.
Mr.. Lindabury concluded his 2rgu-
ment late to-day after speaking ten
hours. He denied the earnings of the
corporation were excessive. The con
Germ always was fair to competitors,
iie said, never coerced dealers; did not
solicit or receive rebates. and did not
countenance participation with inde-
pendent manufacturers in pools of any
kind.
The famous Tennessee coal and iron
sale was touched upon by counsel; who
denied the corporation had acquired
that property for any other purpose
than to assist In preventing the spread
of the 1907 panic, He denied the charge
that directors OF the Steel Corporation
had deceived President Roosevelt as to
the amount Of Tennessee stock held by
tie New York banking firm which was
said to be in trouble during the panic,
and whose Tennessee stock finally was
purchased by the steel Interest. Argu-
rnents will be reSumed to-morrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
wild DISCUSS PLANS
FOR. FINANCIAL RELIEF
Representative of British Treasury to
Meet With Federal Re- q
serve Directors.
EXPECTS EASY UNDERSTANDING
Sir George Paish Expresses I'M
mensc Satisfaction Over DISPOSE
ton Shown by United States to
Help In Strengthening Out Tangle.
[SpecInl 10 The Times-Disnntch1

lSpcciai TO The TimeS-DiSpatch.1
WASHINGTON. October 22.-while
waiting for the conference vita the
Fede. al reserve bank directors to-mor-
row. Sir George Paish representative
of Great Britaln's treasury. said to-
night that he was extremely hopeful
that thorough. workable arrange
mcnt of financial relief can be- evolved
out between his country and the United
States
Sir George. emerging from talk
with two Federal bank directors, ex-
pressed Immense satisfaction over the
disposition shown by the United States
to cooperate with the British Treas
uary officials in Strengthening out the
financial tangle brought about by the
war.
When Sir George came to Washing
ton lie had only an intangible idea of
what might he done TO relieve the
situation Now, he says, it looks as
though the two countries will arrive
at an easy understanding
President Wilson, although express
ing no public opinion on the sugges-
lion that American cotton be shipped
TO England to help restore the balance
now in favor of Great Britain is known
TO have strong inclination that cotton
will go a long way toward solving the
problem.
III talk with callers to-day, the
President said he saw no reason why
merchants abroad ought not take our
cotton. He had every reason to be-
iieve. he said. that large part of the
S250.OoO.OoO of balance owing England
could he equalized i'm this way.
The President believes that any
merchant in England who takes Amer
lean cotton now is bound, by holding
1t for the market. to make a big profit.
That is one Of the points raised by
| Sir George Paish in his talk with the
president early in the week. With the
President agreeing with the scheme,
IL is figured that it is likely to meet
the approval of the Federal board.
To make up the difference in the bal
ance owed England, it was said to-
night, short term notes of nine months
would he suggested TO the Federal
board. The use of these notes will save
America from turning over to England
great quantities of gold. The United
States is eager TO keep the gold In it's
! Lank vaults, just as England is to keep
its own gold, and IL is probable the
plan can be worked out.
Sir George expects to stay in Wash.
| ington for Il few days longer after the
conference tomorrow. When lie has
the details cleared up, he and Basil Is.
Blackett will return to England AMI
lay the result OF their work before the
British government.
The conference with the Federal Re-
serve Board tomorrow will be, be-
cause of the international aspect, the
most important II has yet had. Secre-
tary Of the Treasury McAdoo. who has
! heen i'll for three days is expected to
| participate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
UNFAIRNESS ALLEGED
IN ROSENTfIAI. BRIEF

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, October 22.-Unfair-
ness in the governments attitude to-
ward railroads in this country was al
legged in Il brief filed with the Inter-
state Commerce Commission to-day by
Moritz Roscnthal. New York attorney.
who appeared for the Investment Bank
ers OF America.
The brief was blistcrinE attack on
the governments attitude of railroad
investigation. The commission will take
it up later on.
am assured by some of the best
bond men i'm the country that many. if
not Slost. of their clients now have the
settled conviction that government
both Federal and State-is antagonistic
to the railway systems" said Rosenthal
II: his brief
"As this belief exists. railroad credit
must pay the penalty Nor is this be-
lief confined alone to America. we have
the best of evidence that IGurope feels
as strongly, and Europe's belief is
harder TO override than ours, for II is
not subject to the prompt modification
that may come with, the full knowledge
OF current conditions as they may
change from time to time.
There is q real basis for this belief
in government antagonism. There has
been for some years past a virulencc
OF uttcrance in Legislative halls and
PSiiipS III othcs QUARTERS, Il WILLINGNESS
TO criticize indiscrlminately, to impugn
motives without evidence, to ASSUME G
guilt as charged. and to condemn with
out trial, that, to say the least, GER
tainly evidence hostility.
In View of the fact that the govern
ment has failed in practically every
one. ii not all, OF it's great criminal
prosecutions instituted under the anti
trust acts since 1905. do not think
this is Il harsh criticism. Many laws
are enacted which, If not born in hos
tility, have been passed In indifference
TO railroad welfare. Suits to dissolve
consultations and congressional in
ves;igations, however justifable I'm
some instances have all contributed
with increasing frequency to the senti-
ment now SO general that government
is against the railroads.
Cumulative evidence of this nature
already has led many to the belief
that the logical outcome is government
ownership, accomplished by the reduc-
ton of weak properties to insolvency
and a low purchase price.
Not uncommonly we. meet the
phrase. American railroads are headed
towards bankruptcy
state of New York have invested in
railroad securities approximately 81
400.000,000. During the past year three
Of the greatest life insurance COM
'panies Of that state have. refused to
make any additional Investments il,
them"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
BAR ASSOCIATION ENDS
ITS ANNUAL MEETING
Dinner In Honor of Supreme Court.
Presided Over by Taft, LIS
Closing Feature.

WASHINGTON. October 22.--.AE din
ner Tonight in honor OF the United
States Supreme Court and commemora-
tive of It's 125th anniversary, presided
over by Former President William II.
Taft. and attended by CHIEF Justice
White and the Associate Justices, closed
the annual meeting OF the American
Bar Association.
Peter w. Nfeldrim, OF Savannah. was
elected president 1T the final business
to-day.
The compromise fn the closing hours
of the meeting on negro membership
permitted adjournment without q single
contest on the floor. Mooreileld storey.
of Boston. had introduced Resolution
TO rescind the 1912 resolution declaring
H. never had been contemplated that
negroes should become members
AS a substitute. Henry St. George
Tucker, of Virginia. before debate on
the Storey resolution was taken up.
offered a resolution resembling the 1912
resolution. but setting forth that
whereas 1t is important that full infor-
nation should be furnished to the
executive committee as to applications
Tor memberships. 1t was resolved that
ali applications for membership should
state the race and sex OF the applicant
ana such other facts as the COMMITTEES
should require. The Tucker resolution
was adopted.
Tied for the time the negro question,
but empowered the executive commit
tee to pass on the admission OF women
three or whom have applied for mem
bership.
William Bynum. of Greensboro. wa.
elected member of tho executive com
mfttee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
RADICAL RATE REVISION
is NEED OF RAILROADS.
Anything Else Is just Playing With
Situation, Says w. @. Max
we'll to I. G.. G.
CONDITION OF BANKRUPTCY
Counsel for Carriers, Which Are
Seeking 5 Per Cent Advance, Will
Complete Case To-Day - Argu-
ments Soon to BE Presented.

WASHINGTON, October 22.-Counsel
for tile Eastern railroads, which are
seeking $ per cent advance in freight
rates, indicated to-day their case be-
fore the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion would be completed tomorrow
with the testimony of one more wit
ness. The attorneys representing
shippers have not announced their
plans. but il is believed they will have
few witnesses, and that arguments
soon Will be presented
w. c. Maxwell, general traffic man
ager of the Wabash system. appearing
to-day in the interest of the Central
freight Association, presented masses
of hgures to show the roads are i'm ur-
gent need of greater revenues. He es-
timated that Increased revenues ac-
cruing to the Wabash system through
the advance allowed by the commits
sion's recent decision would amount to
only S550,00O annually, which. he said,
would be Inadequate Nothing short
or radical revision of all the rates.
such as was recently undertaken in
New England, he said. would suffice
Anything else is just playing with
the situation" he said '"rhe condition
OF bankruptcy is there and is going
to stay there"
Attention was called during the day
W MI. MAXWELL nSurcS Tor lnainte
nance of way and equipment for 1914
on the various roads. In some in
stances these showed decided in
crease over similar statistics for 1913.
Commissioner Clark sought an. expla-
nation, and the witness agreed to sup
ply ii.
I'VE are using lot of old shoes.
patching them UP he said with
new equipment that expense would be
cut down"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN LEE
WILL TAKE PLACE TO-DAY
Dody of Confederate Chieftnin's Son
VIII Rest in Family Mnusoleum
mt Lexington.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
LEXINGTON, VA, October 22.-The
remains OF Captain Robert Il. Lee, son
of General Robert Il. Lee. commander
of the Confederate army. who died on
Monday night at Upperville. Va,
buried at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing from X. j.. Lee Memorial Episcopal
Church. Duties at Washington and Lee
University will be suspended The fac
ulty of Washington and Lee met the
train tonight and escorted the body to
the church, where the casket will rest.
1t Will be placed tomorrow I'm the Lee
mausoleum beside the bodies of Gen
etal Lee, Mrs. Lee. General Gusts Lee
Misses Agnes and Mildred Lee, and
Captain Lees grandfather, Light
Horse Harry" Lee. In the funeral party
to-day were Colonel Robert H. Lee, Of
Washington and Fairfax, nephew of
Captain Lee; Mrs. Robert IL. Lee, widow
of Captain Lee, and their two daugh-
tiers. Misses Anne and Mary Gusts Lee;
Mrs. w. II. Il. Lee, of Fairfax County;
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Carter and Pet CT
Mayo. of Richmond; Mrs. Rosa Du-
laney. of Uppervillc, at whose homo
Captain Lee died. and Spencer Carter,
of Baltimore.
Captain Leo often visited Lexington
during the life of his father, who was
president Of Washington College. Dur
ing the war he was a private i'm the
Rockbridge Artillery. More than n
dozen OF his comrades now live in this
community. During the boom" period
in this section of Virginia, CAPTAIN Lee
was president of the Irish Creek Min
eral and Development Company. with
Offices at Cornwall, Rockbridge County.
He made his headquarters In Licking
ton during that time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
FLOWER CAUGHT IN TORONTO
Arrested at Request of OHicer for Years
on His Trnll.

TORONTO, October 22.--Indlcted
fourteen years ago In New York City
on charge Of grand larceny arising
out of sales of alleged fraudulent min
ing stocks. DIR. c. c. Flower, now about
seventy years old, was arrested here
last night at the request OF Police Lieu
tenant McConvillc. of New York. who
Tor years trailed Flower i'm North and
south America. Investors in financial
deals promoted by Flower in 1900 were
alleged to have lost 100000. Arrest
cd, he furnished bail of $4,000 and
fled. McConville trailed him for seven
years through the American continents
In 1907 Flower was arrested In Phila-
delphia. and later "a Beading, Pa. In
each case he secured his liberty.
For several years lie was lost sight
of until located in Toronto.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
STATE GETS REHEARING
Arguments on Validity OF Prior Kid
nnpinls Law VIII He Made.

NEW ORLEANS, October 22.-The
supreme Court OF Louisiana yesterday
granted the State reharlng in the
case OF w. c. Walters. who escaped
a sentence OF life imprisonment for
kidnapping when the statute under
which he was convicted was held un-
constitutional. Walters was found
guilty OF kidnapping Robert Dunbar, five
years old. ofTOeplousas, La, in 1912
The state asked for IA rehcaring on
the ground that if the statute under
which Walters was convicted was un-
constitutional, Il prior law remained in
force This fixed the maximum penalty
for kidnapping NJ twenty years I'M
prisonment. Arguments on the validity
of the prior law will be made ut the
rchearing, the date of which has not
set been fixed.
Walters is held in the parish prison
here. pending final disposition OF the
ease.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
MARKET RESEMBLES
OLD-FASHlONED "SHAkE OUT"
Now Believed to Be in Healthier Condition
Than for Several Days-Iieayy EX-
ports Continue,
Especial to The Times DIspatch.l


Especial to The Times DIspatch.l
Chicago, October 22.-Thc feature of the
wheat market again to-day was the heavy
selling Of the May future by some of the
larger concerns In tho trade. In order to
secure available profits Those who sold
May ut chicago bought wheat in Duluth in
from the close OF Wednesday night. While
ss y Tss'nF ,S pot y were f above tbs
from the highest points OF the morning.
sales of wheat In al positions Lon 81, on export
half of which was sold at Chicago. a New
Srk message received here Int said that
on Wednesday, and to-day for the United
inquired A ns bushels hle Of
wheat, or possibly more. werc taken Mt the
From the manner in which the exporters
at Chicago were working around their re.
beSa via IN
10 the taktngs OF wheat for, export; there
GeT Sfey for fafsE of s SS 5000 bushels
There is a possibility that the smaller sale
OF wssa ioq odn the result a onl an In
Chicago market but at the Northwest. as
asking the price for round lots OF hour mei in
all nrs OF ,he aTRsts and s,d message received
The wheat market presented the appear
smaller longs, and il is Believed that the the
market. after the close tonight was in a
healthier position than for several dayS
There were too many SPECTATORS on the
bull side carly in the week. and there were
too many who were eager to follow any pro-
nounced buying a that time The selling
today was inaugurated by one or two OF
the larger houses, and the smaller men OF
more conservative traders were OF the opin-
ION that the break was only natural one
after the advances which were established
during several previous days
Broomhalfs international review on the
by the trade as bullish document. Liver
pool futures closed Nd higher 10 ed
lower, and spot was unchanged to Id. higher
Corn showed losses OF isI+sc. ana oats
were oil Ssassc to-day. Cash transactions
comparatively light in oats where ao0.OJo
bushels were sold. with 10000 bushels for
=, PROVISIONS and hogs were higher to-day.
me feature of the DAY the buying OF
october, November and January lard nv
larger packers. There was considerable buy.
inE OF January deliveries by shorts. and the
selling was credited to one of the lnrvcr
I"cA! packers. particularly of january lard
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
MURDERER
GETS SPEEDY JUSTICE.
John Edmunds. slayer OF Henry Morton,
IL Sentenced to Die In Electric
~ s'cst st1Etfe Chnir. u, N af
[speeIal 70 The. Timcs plspatch. j

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch,l
FARAiVlLLE. VA. October 22.--At n
special term OF the Circuit Court OF
Prince Edward County. held to-day.
John Edmunds, colored. was tried and
found guilty of murder In the first de-
Iree for tho killing or Henry Morton,
u well-known young farmer of Char
lotte County ON, the night of October g..
Immediately after the verdict the court
sentenced ISdInunds to die on Friday.
November 81. In sentencing the pris-
oner, Judge Hundley said that he re-
GREETED he could sec no pulliating cir
constance In his case. After the arr
rest of lSdmunds and his acknowledges
men. that he had shot Mr.. Morton. feel
Ing was aroused In Charlotte and the
upper end of Prince Edward and there
we're fears OF mob violence. Judge
Hundley prevented this by calling u
special term OF court for the speedy
trial of the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
oLEoMARGARlNE TAX OPPOSED
Resolutions Adopted by American
AIent Pnckers' Akaocintion.

CHICAGO. October 22.-Resolutions
protesting against the government tax
on oleomargnrinc were adopted at the
closing session OF the American Meat
Packers Association convention here
yesterday.
Congress was asked to repeal the
tax o. reduce 1t as low as possible. az
oleomargaine. the resolution pointed
out, was the only whole food neces-
sity which Is taxed, and the rising cost
of living makes II necessary to reduce
the cost To the consumer as much as
possible"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
NEW YORK pRoDUcE Eycu,ycr

New York October RAW sugar. easy:
molasses. 3.6l: centrifugal i2C: refined ouict
Butter steady Cheese. STEADY.
lteflncd cottonsccd oil sold under 90 to-
da: for the first time since 1899 The pro
nunHcrd Weakness was the result OF pre- e.
sure from crude sources. On tho l,rea IL
shorts covered freely. and there was some
new buying FOR Western account insnired
by the lard strength. Fina! prices we're
aHs points up from ;he lowest but SAT-
points !Gwe! ih@-, last night Sales Sdi1
barrels. The market closed firm Smot
$.rSAiss: October i.JH i95; November 400
Ni.IS, December, iHIpi.9S, January. 56S@..
ast' February. Sash. March. 5soIi.st.
April, 5.SSr5.iQ: May. 5,5ia5.j6.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
post-omce 1. Robbed.

Especial 10 The Tin es- Dispatch.
WOODSTOCK, VA. October 22.--The
post-otiice Mt Maurertown. nvo miles
north OF here. was robbed last night.
y small sum of money and 5000 in
stamps were stolen. Two shots were
necessary to blow the safe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
COTTON MARKETS.

New York. October 22-Port Movement
Exports, LBS bales; stock, G56 7S bales
Total to-day at all ports-Net rcccIpts
ae.tis bales: exports, 1926 bales; stock go 0es
bales
Total for weck-Nct receipts. eo.. 2sG bales
exports. 57.50s bales.
Hotal for season-Nct rcccipts 1919 sas
bales; exports. Ss2.?SS bales.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
NAVAL sToREs

Savannah. Ga. October s2.Tmrpentine.
nominal; 45is; no sales: receipts BIS casks;
shipments, none: stocks 2I,si7 casks. Rosin,
ncm:na.; no sales; receipts. ISIS barrels;
shipments. none; stocks. lllS9o barrels.
Quote: y, u. $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
COyTON GOODS NIARKET

New York, October 22.-Cotton goods were
luiet and yarns were dull to-day. Much OF
ne snap was reported missing in wool
PRODUCTS. Silks were easier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
CHICAGO GRAIN .MARkErs.

Chicago October 2e.--wheat sagged to-day.
closed unsettled %u'sc under last night.
Corn finished iiIAc off to hc up: oats asc
down. and provisions at an advance OF
Sa2'e.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23

Chicks-Receipts. fair: demand better; OUT
look inc, Hens selling slow Egss.-Reccipts
!ikhtcr: demand fine. Buttcr--Receipts light:
market lower. but selling fine. at prices
quoted Veals remal In scarce and wanted.
Country meats remain scarce and In good
demand Live stock In general selling good.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-23
RICHMOND HAY MARKET.
CATTLE MARKETS.
RICHMOND LIVE sToCT MARKET.
tsaics Mt Union Stock Yards.)

Richmond, Va, October 90, 1914.
Live stoclS report for the week ending
October 10. 1911:
Best steers. ~ to S; medium TO good. ca
to ~ common to fair. 81 10 G: best heifers.
6 to GA medium to good, 5ls to 6: common
TO fair. AZ to j; best cows, Sh to Isl me-
dium 20 gooa. IA to 8: common to fair.
3 to 4 best oxen. to Ga common to fair,
1 10 az; best heavy bulls, 5ls to 6A; light.
3 TO 5A: veals. to 9is; dicks. 3 to ca; cows
and calves $40 to So per head: best hogs.
Sh To SE; sows and stays. 5is To IN best
sheep, IA to >; medium To good. 3h to i,a !:
common to fair. to 3ia lambs. to s.