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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
MEN HAD OUTSIDE AID
Responsibility for Attempted Escnp,
Not Vet Eixed

McAlester. Okla. January 2o.-The
three convicts whose dash for liberty
from the State Penitentiary here yes
three prison oitiicais. and former United
States Judge John r. Thomas, had out
side aid at least in planning the out
break, according 10 evidence heard to-
day by members OF the board OF prison
control.
The revolver used by David Koontz,
leader of the mutinous prisoners. was
identified as one recently sold by a
local hardware dealer. The salesman
recalled selling the weapon, but the
Identity of the man who made the pur-
chase has--no been definitely estsSS-
llshed. 1t was also learned that a
horse wagon, without n driver, was
standing at the prison gates when the
men made their break.
Practically normal conditions pre-
vailed at the penitentiary day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
YALE MEN TAKE PLEDGE
Definite Stnnd Against Drinking,
Gambling and Immoral PLAYS
[SpecIal to The' I'm


New Haven, Conn. January 20
Many Yale men have taken this pledge:
I'VE believe that II is for the best IN
tcrests OF Yale that all men who have
ut heart tile advancement of the cause
of Christ be united in a definite plan
of action. we are agreed that, under
present conditions at Yale 1t is our
duty during our college. course. to re-
frain absolutely from, and to try to
suppress drinking, gambling and bet
ting and attendance at immoral theatri-
cal performances.
Many of the mon who have taken the
pledge assert that their attitude Will
pot he q passive one, but that, on the
contrary, they will work constantly to
influence other mon to observe its. .pNo-
visions.
The campaign for moral reform is
being furthered by means of meetings
Of men called "discussional groups"
These groups are led by seniors. who
have influence among the lower class
men. Among the leaders are Henry
Ketchnm, captain OF last seasons foot
ball team: Henry Hobson, manager of
the Yale crew. and many others.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
MARINES FOR PANAMA
Ordered to Take Place of Those Sent to
Vera CruH.

New York. January 2O.--Orders have
been received at Governors Island ana
Fort Slocum to send 400 soldiers from
those stations to Panama Immediately
to take the places of the marines who
tho present time there are no trans
ports available In New York to convey
tho men to the Isthmus. and the depot
quartermasters applied to the United
Fruit Company for accommoda tion on
the steamer Santa Marta, sailing to-
morrow. AS every berth on the Santa
Marta had been sold. the soldiers will
have to remain here until transport
can no sent up from Philadelphia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
CHICAGO HEARING CLOSES
Testimony Concerning Location of Fed
ernl Bank offered.

Chicago, january 20.--Tho hearing
on the location of the Federal reserve
banks adjourned here to-day after two
days hearing. in which suggestions on
of the Treasury McAdoo and Secretary
of Agriculture Houston. These two
subjects were, what territory should be
embraced In the Chicago district, and
if regional bank were to be located
at the Twin Cities, whether Mime
apolis or st Paul should have IT.
The secretaries will open hearings
to o-morrow In st. Louis
Outlining the Chicago district will
take much study. 1t appeared from the
differing ideas of its extent submitted
by local bankers. The Northwestern
bankers had only one point OF differ
ence, that between Minneapolis and st.
Paul a large delegation from each city
presenting It's claims Mt length.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
TANGO NOT ALLOWED
Modern Dances Haired From Affair
Given under Churcl's Auspices.

Especial TO The Times -Dispntch.I
New York. January 20.-ObeyinE the
edict of the Pope, the tango and all
dances excepting the waltz and two
step, were barred tonight Mt the dance
held under the auspices of the Church
of st. Francis Xavier in the SiNty-ni
Regiment Armory.
Over 1000 attended tho dance. and
1000 were turned away. Among these
were many who said they were at
tracted to the dance expecting that the
tango would be allowed.
a number Of venturesome couples,
taking advantage of the large number
of dancers, tried IL few OF the sensa-
tional dances. They were promptly
removed from tho floor and warned
that they would be elected from tho
building IL they attempted to repeat
the dances
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
FOR DIPLOMATIC CORPS
First Stnte Dinner of Wilson Adnfnis-
trntion mt White HouHc.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.1
Washington. January 20.--The first
state dinner at the White House dur
ing the Wilson administration took
place tonight In honor of the diplo-
matte corps. Following the dinner a
musical was held In the East Room.
under the personal direction OF Miss
Margaret Wilson.
Besides the ambassadors and min
listers and charge daffaires accredited
to this capital and their wives, the
following guests were present: the Sec
retary Of State and Mrs. Bryan. Senator
a. o. Bacon. Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge. Representatives Flood, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Henry a. Cooper.
the Counsellor of State and Mrs
Moore, the Assistant Secretary of
State and Mrs. Osborne. John Barrett.
Hiss Gcncyieve' Champ Clark, Miss
Elena Kirmcs, Niles Wilson, Miss Flea
nor Wilson, Miss Helen Woodrow Bones,
and Lieutenant Commander and Mrs.
Nccdham /. Jones.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
Wall BROWNS SHRILL SIREN
Vanderbilt Baby Displays Phenomenal
Lung Power.
T (Special to The TImes-Di

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
New York, January 20.-Two year
old Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Jr.. dis
played phenomenal lung power when he
was taken aboard the steamer Nieu
Amsterdam to-day by his father and
mother. Even the shrill siren of the
big liner was not loud enough to silence
the wall of despair that young Wander
bilt sent up to tho sky.
It's all because he wanted to stay
In America" his mother explained.
Hes been peevish ever since he knew
we were going to England, and we had
lot OF trouble with him to-day. Mr.
VantCrbilt is going to London for the
coaching season. but we shall all come
back In August"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
Newspaper in bankruptcy.

PensaCOla, Fla, january ga peti-
tion In involuntary bankruptcy was
filed here tonight against the PEN
sacol;I News, the oldest newspaper in
Western Florida Bankruptcy pro-
ceedings were the outcome OF civil
suit for the recovery Of payment on
notes said to amount to approximately
$4,000. The News was established moro
than thirty years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
EXPELLED FOR HAzING
Four Students Of Dinghnm School Dis
missed by Authorities.

Asheville, N c.. January 20.--Four
students of bingham School, whose
thorities. were expelled this morning
following alleged brutal hazing OF a
new student, and IL whipping admin
istered to the latter. after he had re-
ported the case to the authorities, II is
said According to the statement of
the president of the. school. the stu
dents were expelled for hazing.
ing outbreaks, three cadets We're fined
in the court Of a local magistrate to-
day for assault The defendants were
l.. l.. TAYLOR, Nat Grammer and Louis
Readc. The places of their residence
have been withheld
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
George Cohan to Retire.

Detroit. January 20.--George M. Co
han will retire from the stage when he
finishes his engagement at local the
atre next week, according to an an
Vote his entire Time TO % nlaWw ring RI us
According to Elr. Cohan. he will spend
the next two years abroad. sailing for
Europe on April 1.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
MORGAN COLLECTION INTACT
Son VIII Not Dispose OF Treasures
Gathered by Father.

tions OF the art treasures left to j. T.
Morgan by his father. the late j. Per-
pont Morgan, are not to be sold. Mr..
report that he intended to dispose Of
large part of the collection. 1t is said
that Mr.. Morgan Is willing to part with
nior Morgan expressed the desire In his
will that his son make his collections
permanently available for the instruc-
ition and pleasure of the people.
The Morgan treasures. valued at $780,
200, 600, are housed In the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, and VIII be placed on
public view probably within month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
GLENN GETS FEDERAL JOB
He VIII Not Bc In Rucs
AnnlnHf 0vHrunun

Ralcigh, n. c., january 20.-Former
Governor r. B. Glenn, In n letter to
the editor of the News and Observer
cumstances will he DO In race to Sue
cced Senator Ovcrmau.
He states also that President Wilson
had offered him one of two places, and
that he had accepted a position on the
International Boundary Commission.
his information being that the commits
y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
TANK STEAMER IN DISTRESS

being flowed to Jacksonville by Reve-
nue. Gutter Ynmacrnw.
Washington, January 20.-The tank
steamer EnergIe. Of Hamburg, with
boiler. fire and engine-rooms under
water to the main deck, is being towed
to Jacksonville. Fla. by the revenue
cutter Yamacraw. The Energie struck
Il shoaI north of Gilbert's Bar House
of Refuge OH the night Of January II.
The Yamacraw reported to-day by
wireless that she had her prize about
200 miles from port. and was making
all the speed possible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
FIRE CAUSES s15o,ooo LOSS
Threatens to Destroy National Military
Home at Marion. Ind,

Home at Marion, Ind.
Marion, Ind. January 20.-Fire. which
for time threatened to destroy the
National Military Home, where 1900
night burned the quartermaster's 8
building. containing all food and cloth
ing supplies for the institution. Tho
loss is estimated at S150,000.
AS II result of the fire the institution
is practically without supplies, and
hurry-up calls have been sent to whole
sale houses here and at Indianapolis
for additional supplies. The origin of
the fire is unknown.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
BEARDsLEY HOLDS OUT
Doubt Expressed a. e His Intention I,

SUfTtHutEs
Mayville. N Y, January 2o.-Doubt
was expressed tonight by persons who
talked with Edward Beardsiey, the
Summerdale outlaw farmer that he
would walk to Mayville Jail tomorrow
and submit to arrest for the shooting
of John G.. W. Putnam
For several days Beardsley has been
reaping harvest of dollars by sign
ing picture post cards and posing For
hated to give up e tho sa'r revenue na ahs ns
might stay a few days longer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
JURY NOT COMPLETED
Unusual Care Being Taken by Both
sides in Schmidt Case.

Sides In Schmidt Case.
New York, January 20.-Unusual pre-
caution in the selection of jurors is
being taken by counsel for both sides
in the second trial OF Hans Schmidt
the German eX-priest, accused OF the
murder OF Anna Aumuller. The jury
had not been completed tonight at the
talesmen had been examined. Six Jurors
were chosen during the day, making
ten in all.
At the first trial. the jury that dis
agreed was drawn from 125 talesmen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
Continued on Ninth Page.)

FOUR NIGHTS TO CALIFORNIA
Via Waahington-S Sunset Route: Sunset Lin
tied daily: no extra fare. New urain-2o
hours quicker tourist car nerv!os. s8! East
Eain Gtrect.~-.Adv.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
Cut The Coupon

Are YOU voting for the rail.
road conductor whom you con-
slider the best among those who
run into or out of Richmond7
Remember. that The Times
Dispatch Will give q solid silver
railroad lantern to the Gon-
ductor receiving the largest
{ number of votes. The voting
couponsyill be found on page a.
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-03

might, but on account of the funeral there were no services at Il o'clock.
 Mrs. Bettie Bright is on the sick list this week.
 We meet on Wednesday evening at the Oakland church. for the purpose of practicing for our children's day exercises, which will be next Sun day. Everybody who will bring a l full basket is invited. 1 A crowd of our boys are planning 8 l fishing trip to White river tonight and tomorrow. We wish them all the good luck possible. Napoleon Nelson has gone to the hospital at Little Rock, and his wife is staying with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Carrigan.
 A large crowd of young folks en- loved themselves at o. C. Bright Sunday afternoon. They all report ed good time.
 Digging wells is the most import ant feature of the day at Oakland now. Water will not come from above and we are trying it from below. Mrs. Clara Smith of Augusta came Saturday evening to attend the fun eral of her aunt. k Wild Rose.
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-03
HERE $ PROOF.
A Newport Citizen Tells of His
 Experience.

W. B. Jurney, East Newport, says: T was miserable and l know that my kidneys were af- fected from the toruble l was having with the kidney secre- tions. Sharp, cutting pains darted across my back and l know that my condition was se- rious. I lost strength and vital- ity. I improved as soon as l took Doan's Kidney Pills and a few boxes practically cured me. 7
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney ren1e- dy-get the same that Mr. Jur- Iney had. Foster-Mulburn Co.,, proprietors, Buffalo, New York. (Adv. )
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-03

The weather continues dry. Corn is suffering, but cotton seems to be holding its own, although a good rain would help it wonderfully. Nearly all the people have quit their crops and have gone to fishing.
 x The Battle Axe baseball club de feated the New Home second nine last Saturday, to the score of $ to 4 In the seventh inning the Battle Axe boys became uneasy and quit, al though they claimed the game. We believe that the New Home boys would have been victorious If the game had lasted nine innings.
 The New Home second nine will play the Village Creek boys at New Home, July 4th in the morning. Then they will serve dinner on the ground. In the afternoon the New Home first nine will cross bats with the Battle Axe baseball team. I'll bet they will quit before the seventh inning, this time.
 There will be children's day at Pleasant Valley. Sunday, July 18th. There will Be dinner on the ground for all. Everybody is invited to at tend.
 The Pleasant Valley singing class is still doing well. They expect to wear the blue ribbon at the Jackson County Singing Convention. What do you other singers say about 1t!
 Punch.
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-03
EIGHT MILE.

T. T. Lail and family of Gourd Neck were visiting w. A. Lail and family Sunday.
 D. J. and c. c. Nance made a trip to Remmel Saturday to play base ball. The result was grand victory for Balch, as usual.
 Uncle Jasper Nance and Aunt Par melia were visiting D. J. Nance and family Sunday. Miss Huff of Me Crory was up Saturday visiting Mrs w. N. Nance and Mrs. E. M. Ander- son.
 Bro. Connie Reid passed through our burg Monday.
 Desha Owens made flying trip to Cow Lake Sunday.
 Nathan O'Guinn of Cow Lake was over Sunday. Nathan was a pleas ant caller at Mrs. Swearinger's.
 Rev. c. A. Northcutt filled his regular appointment here Sunday.
 J. A. Hutchins and James Sharkey of Beedeville passed through town Sunday en route to Algoa.
 Feb Self has been engaged in haul ing flour for the past week for w. N Nance.
 J. W. Mullins of McCrory was up Monday, selling groceries.
 A. ]. Meade is able to be up again, we are glad to report.
 Bro. P. R. Burnett and little daugh-
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-03
BATTLE AXE.

News too scarce last week to justi- fy any report
 Dry as dust, and hot as pepper. The thermometer stood 106 last Satur- day. It has been cooler since. Indi- cations today lead us to hope for relief very soon. Rain now would perhaps, revive the corn, though most of it seems past hope, and enable farmers to plant late corn, which with favorable conditions, might ma ture.
 Lute Eldridge drove down to R. F. Tyer's Sunday evening with Miss Clara Mahan by his side and docu ment from the county clerk in his pocket. Went back north few mo- ments later accompanied by Mrs l.. M. Eldridge, leaving MT. Tyei $2.50 better off and seemingly feeling many times that amount better of himself.
 Sorry to report W. H. Craige a
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-03
FAMILY AVOIDS
 SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied Wah
 Thedfords Black-Draught

McDuff. Var suffered for several years" says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, oi liis place, with sick headache, and stomach trouble.
 Ten years ago friend fold me to try Thedford's Black-Draught, which did. and l found it to be the best family medi- cine for young and old.
 1 keep Black-Draught on hand an tho lime now, and when my children feel a little bad, they ask me for dose, and if does them more good than any medicine they ever tried.
 We never have long spell of sick ness in our family, since we commenced using Black Draught."
 Thedford's Black -Draught Is purely vegetable, and has been found 10 regu- late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re- lieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea, headache, sick stomach, and similar symptoms.
 It has been in constant use for more than 70 years, and has benefited more than million people.
 Your druggist sells and recommends Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Get package to-day. Mct2a
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-03
Trust he will soon be

mong the sick. Trust he will soon be on foot again.
 J. H. Landers came down from Mel- bourne Tuesday, the 18th, to spend 8 few days, fishing, and visiting. He returned Monday, the 29th, accom- panied by his wife and boy. who came week earlier.
 Last week the Battle Axe fishing club, with J. w. Lindley. J. H. Land CTS and J. w. c. Gardner (not regu- lar members) went to Horse Shoe Lake, ten miles away, to have two days fish-fry. They were joined at the lake by Dr. Graham, F. w. Hardgraves and Dick Randy. They had good time all right enough, but were compelled to substitute chicken and bacon for fish: for the first sim ply wouldn't b,te, and the most < ex- pert member of the club can't catch them when they refuse to take ti e bait. All but r.grlar club members returned after dinner the first day.
 Miss Roberta Francis of St. Louis is spending few weeks with her uncle. T. E. Jones, intending to return home in day or two. To make her visit more enjoyable, Mrs. Foster Dowell gave a rock party on the ev- ening of the 29th, a fish-fry (with fish) was pulled off on Straight lake the 30th, and Mrs. T. E. Jones has in- vitations out for a social gathering this evening, July l.
 Schools began in this district Mon- day.
 We did hope to have bacon to last this year until blackberries came in, but it seems the berries practically all dried up before they "came in". Con- seouently, bacon and berries failed to meet. Hope for more cheerful things to report next week.
 Scribbler.
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-03
SYMPTOM.

News Is scarce. but plenty of not and dry weather--needing rain. A. J. Shell, Jr., returned to his work at the Arkansas Bank 6 Trust Co.,, Monday morning after being of for a two weeks vacation.
 Quite a lot of baseball dope is be- ing talked after the Minturn bunch was defeated here last Friday by a score of A to 3.
 Swifton has, no doubt, the best ball team in this part of the country. The Minturn bunch showed up fine in their warm-up before the game, but on account of being outclassed so much. they went down in defeat by an awful score.
 There was quite a crowd or fans from our neighbor town, Tuckerman, to witness the game. Some came up in autos and some on the local.
 James Slayden almost happened to quite a mysterious accident. Feel ing quite sure he was still an ath- lete, as he was when boy, in get ting off of the local down by the ball ground as the train was running at pretty good speed, he was thrown several feet.
 Elmo Hawley came in last week from Kansas, where he helped them harvest their grain for three or four days.
 oear;as WI
 Miss Zoe Toler of Searcy is visiting in our town this week.
 Miss Berthal Bush is spending few days in the country, visiting MT Whipple's daughter.
 Miss May Hafacre, after a two weeks visit in our town, returned. tc her home at Batesville Thursday morning. accompanied by her cousin Miss Daisy Lane.
 o. B. Benson, our reputable opera tor, is laying off and has gone. in the slave business, staving up and doWr the streets.
 J. H.. Brewer of Alicia was dowr | Sunday eve. l Robert A. Cockrill is acting aE marshal in the absence of our w H. Purvis. ,.
 Mayor Roy Moon was busy in hi; court Monday morning, there being a drunk before him, and 5000 anc the cost is what Rush Qualls drew for being the victim. A. D. Coffin was working for ths week during the absence of J. G Smith and son, Austin, who were out fishing.
 Maury Stevens of Newport was 3 fan at the ball game Friday, want ing to bet century. :, | Mrs. Florence Justus has been SICK for the last week.
 Tab Away has accepted the posi-. tion as mascot with the Swifton ball team.
 s. H. Russell and family visited ir the country Sunday.
 Roy Moon. Albert Parsons, Max Massie, F. M. Parsons and Joe Moon took in the ball game at Tuckerman Saturday afternoon.
 E. T. Cashion has been chilling TOT the last week or two, but is better at this writing.
 Miss Mary Altman made her regu- lar trip to Alicia Tuesday on No. 24.
 Mrs. J. H. Carlin is on the sick list this week.
 Ray Smothers came in last week from spending his vacation in the southern part of the state, and took up his old trade, polishing china.