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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-02-22

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tain Mariana Tam81 'WUOzUL
for this purpose and was warned 70
defend Benton loyalty.
There was no further mention OF
any activity on the part of Captain
Tamez
Witnesses against Benton were Ma
jor Manuel y. Banda and Adries
Farias. 1t does not appear that villa
testified Banda and Farias swore
that Benton called on villa Tuesday
afternoon lat an inopportune mo-
ment".
Witnesses were with Villa at the
time. Benton, they said, made COM
plaint OF rebel depredations on his
ranch, LOS Remedies" in the state OF
chihuahua, and asked permission TO
return to 1t.
villa replied that 1t was not desired
that Benton should return to Mexico
because he was we'll known as SYM
pathizer with Huerta 'to whom he
had given help In many ways; giving
information Of the movement of our
troops, having intimate relations with
Salzar) and considering the consti-
States that because Benton was a
tutionalists as rebels and bandits.
"Villa" the report continued,
state sthat because Benton was n
foreigner his property has not been
confiscated but he must remain out
Of the country because he was an ele-
CANT Obstructive Of the peace and pros
perity OF the country.
1.-The accused answered In harsh
and violent terms and asserted that
no human power could keep him out
Of Mexico or cause him to desert his
property to further depredations.
"Then he said he was as good
man as villa and at the same mo-
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800 Passengers MaroOncd.

SAN RERNARDINO. Ca, Feb. 21.
Three hundred passengers aboard an
overland Santa Fe train tonight were
marooned by washouts in the noun
tains at Cajon Pass. But one dining
car Is attached to the train and the
food supply Of that is exhausted, ac-
cording to railroad reports. Breaks
In the railroad lines have baked all
attempts to reach the stalled train.
Two railroad wrecks, In one of
which IL persons were injured. were
caused by the storm and floods near
here last night.
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courts or the state sent tneIr reBretu
at not being able to attend, with the
exception of two VINO sraced the as
sen blage by their presence. These
We're Judge Armstrong Of the crimi-
nal court of appeals and Fighting
Bob Williams, justice OF the supreme
court.
Ed r. Perry of Tulsa furnished the
curtain raiser with a aelrned dis
course on "Dc Facto Corporations.
He apologized at the outset for Sc
Letting dry subject and immed-
lately delved into an interesting legal
problem with the grace and Impress
ivenoss of the lamented Chief JUS
tice Marshall. His talk showed the
result Of wide research in the archives
of corporation law.
Ralph r. Campbell. Of Muskogee,
federal district Judge in Eastern Ok
lahoma, and one Of the most beloved
members of the federal judiciary,
spoke in an impromptu manner on
the subject "Off the Bench" He won
the rapt attention and applause OF his
auditors at the outset by saying. "The
less Judge says off the bench-and
sometimes on the bench-the better"
II do not feel like stranger in Tul-
sa". he went on. "for | started COM
ing to this city in 1903. ! presume
but do not state 1t positive-that ]
was here before the World meant
the Tulsa World"
'The old landmarks" he said, have
been most all wiped out by modern
structures but I recognize few OF
them yet standing. here and there. |
also discern come Of the land marks
OF the Tulsa bar of i903-meaning OF
course. lawyers. There Is no more OF
the other kind of bar here now than
there was then"
The speaker then spoke on the ac-
plishments Of the last few years
in bringing procedure in the federal
courts up to the present standard OF
progression. He explained that tbs
federal criminal code. which went int
effect in 1910, and the system OF equi-
ty rules which became effective one
year ago this month, were the impor-
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SHEER At REPORTS
Of COURT MARTIAL
DON'T BELIEVE VILLAS STORY
or THE EXECUTION OF
THE ENGLlsHMAN.
RECORD WAS Given OUT
England is Awaiting Result of inycsti-
cation Ordered by the Ameri-
can Authorities.

Ell PAsO, Feb. 2l,-The record OF
the courtmartial Of william $. Benton
made public at Juarez late today as
serts that the Scotchman was present
but he was represented by rebel Of
ficer as attorney and was permitted to
testify and that the session was pub
lie was executed for attempted
armed violence against Gen. Villas
declares the record. and was found
guilty OF giving aid and comfort to
the enemy by giving them cattle and
forage and by giving them informa-
ton.
Benton's friends on this side Of the
Rio Grande received the report with
sneers. They pointed to their knowl-
edge OF many years that he guarded
against possible serious results Of his
high spirit and temper by never car
rying n pistol. The statements that
Benton was allowed to testify and
that the proceedings were public car
ried no conviction to the men who
assert that their friend was deliber-
atoly murdered.
The record opens with the state-
ment that an extraordinary council of
war was convened at AIS o'clock last
Tuesday afternoon by Col. Fidel
Avla The council convened at court
martial, of which Major Rodriguez
yIas president, assisted by four other
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sheriff Madison county"

la
stewart ana the 'i'''' s'' "''i
brought here Sunday, Sherlii SINUS
ter received telegraphic instructions
from Dr. W, a. Winters, lather ol lhe
girl, TO turn her over to the SOUTH
west American in Fort Smith,
With Stewart at the time OF ms ar
rest. was little Catherine, greatly al
tered IN appearance WIN hci ma
bobbed like a boys. and garbed in
male attire. She acknowledged her
identity to Sheriif Shus'er ana Stew :
art acknowledged TO the oihclai that
she is the much sought child.
The little girl seems cowed, SAID
Sheriff Shuster over the long distance
telephone TO the southwest Aii'cii i0"n'
She will not answer many questions
but when questioned closely, looks AT
Stewart in an appealing sort or way
She told Sheriff Shuster that she was
stolen in Indiana, but ala not kho"
in what town. She was placed In an
automobile and then transferred 10
red wagon, she said.
Stewart told Shuster he married Dr.
W iut'io iii'e "''' $50
physician. lie has not told why ne
kidnapped the child.
The following telegram was recoiv-
ed at . o'clock tonight:
Editor Southwest American
Have wired Sherili ohus,er w.
night to turn girl II my catherine
over to you. Leaving for Fort Simth
at once. (SignedD
"DR. w. A. WINTERS.
The telegram came from Newcastle
Ind
Tonight little catherine toiu o"e'-
If Shuster that her name used TO De
Catherine Winters, but it is Lucy now.
I like Lucy for name best; doh''
you
Sheriff Shuster mas the girl AT Ms
home near Huntsville she said tna'
Stewart is not the man who first k,d-
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Zimmerman Senatorial Candidate

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 21.-With the
announcement today of John l. Zim-
merman of Springfield. as a candidate
for the demicratic nomination for
United states senator TO succeed Sen
ator Burton. four fNowed aspirants
are in the field. Tmony s. logan.
Attorney General of Ohio; Charles l..
Swain. Cincinnati, Speaker Of ~ Ohio
House of representatives. and John j.
lentz, Columbus. former congressman
are the others
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5O,h Annual Convention

NEW YORK, Feb. 2l.-With 200
members present from Chapters rep
resenting schools and colleges all oy-
or the country, the Theta n fraternity
here tonight. New charters were
granted to Leland Stanford university.
California and the University of Mich
igan.
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C0NFESSES TRIPLE MURDER
Saws He Murdered Family of Three
At Wellington, Has, On
September "a.

HANNIBAL, Mo-. Feb. 21.-John
Kidwell was arrested here today aft
er he had confessed to the murder
OF a family Of three at Wellington,
Kas.. September "a, 1912. The Nc
Knelly family, consisting Of Otto Nc
Knelly, his wife and Is year-old-
daughter were killed while sleeping in
q tent near the Atchinson, Topeka &
Santa Fe round house at Wellington.
Kidwell implicated another man In
the crime.
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PURPORTED LORD" ARRESTED.
Lord" HaldoD Couldn't Pay $500
,cbt, So Was Arrested.

CHICAGO, Feb. al. J. Lamar
que, who said he was Lord Haldon"
eldest son of Lord Haldon of York
shire, England" was arrested here
today in suit for $500 filed by Noal
Down. who said Lamarque borrowed
that amount from him in st. Paul, De-
cember /, 1911. Down complained
that Lamarque claimed he was about
to receive a large legacy. Lamarque
was unable to furnishe $1,000 bond.
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LEFT THE sUFFS UNsATISFlED
Illinois Supreme Court Adjourned
without Taking I'm Question.

n. SPRINGFIELD, ~. Feb. 21.-The
Illinois supreme court adjourned to-
day without giving a decision as to
the validity Of the woman suffrage
act. This means there will be no de-
cision in the case until at least the
April term Of court.
Tremendous interest In this case
has been manifested throughout the
state, as approximately 900 cities
and villages will hold local option
elections In April.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-02-22
FOR FLYNN and PRIESTLY
PrOgressiycs OF Creek County In Con-
vcntiOn Endorse Two Can
didatcs.

SAPULPA. Okla. Feb. 21.-tSpe-
clal. )-Endorsin George c. Priestly
OF Bartlesville for governor and
James Dennis Flynn, Of Sapulpa, for
congress. the progressives of Creek
county met in convention here today
and elected delegates to the state con-
vention at Oklahoma city. Much en-
thusiasm was shown at the meeting
and a "Priestly- Flynn" club was or
ganized with Former Sheriff Harry
Stein as president.
PURPORTED LORD" ARRESTED.
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EXPORTS INCREASE
Increase of L. s. Soil Products Ex-
ported Nearly a Million.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 21.-Forty-
three and a half million dollars in
crease in American exports Of pro-
ducts OF the soil. principally due to
the high price Of cotton for the first
seven months Of the fiscal year COM
pared with that of last year was re-
ported today by the department OF
commerce.
The total was s73S,607,7l9. last
years $694.905,9S0.
Value OF cotton exported during the
seven months was s3s .000.000 more
than in the same period last year;
mineral oil s12,OO0.OOO more and
meat and dairy products $4,000. 900
more
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SPRINGFIELD. Mass. Feb. PIE.
C. Swift, Michigan 1876. OF Ottawa.
Ills. was elected president OF Chi Psi
College fraternity at their annual
meeting to succeed Elbridge 7. Gerry,
Columbia. 1857, who is retiring after
81 years of service.
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however. was finally adopted by

Do"NfCts Who hb'Ftth W Il
large majority
Another lively contest centered on
the election of president of the or
SANITATION, but IL was fought out be-
fore the convention met. Ray Weems
of Oklahoma City, an employe Of the
state school land department, was
elected president. He denied the
charge that he was elected by a fac
tion of the party for the purpose Of
favoring any candidate now seeking
the democratic nomination for state
Office and declared he will not permit
the organization to be used for that
purpose.
This was in reply to charges made
outside the convention that Justice
Robert l.. Williams. Of the supreme
court, democratic candidate for gov
ernor, had control of the convention
and that Weems was Ms candidate.
w. ~ Randolph, Of McAlester. was
elected vice president and Thomas A..
Waldrup Of Shawnee, secretary.
A platform was adopted favoring
honest administration OF state offices,
election of good men to all positions
a state levy for aid Of educational and
ether institutions of the state. A
preferential primary law to be initi-
ated Immediately, the paying by the
federal government OF taxes to the
state upon all Indian lands in Okla
homa, which are now exempt from
taxation by reason of Indian treaties
A committee was oppointed to work
for the adoption Of the last mentioned
proposition by congress.
In addition to the platform resolu-
tions were adopted, opposing all un-
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searching Cruiser Returns

IIRO SHIMA. Japan, Feb. "a
japanese submarine attached to the
protected cruiser Hirado. missing for
several days returned here today. The
submarine had been engaged in
searching for iost>torpedoes. -
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Ni,EnS \ !lOhi,
sisi.

\ liltle hrisl Is.J -.
checked boy of g. m.... "h
rhtrrc Of Ensign Hickman uf the
salvation Army, neeos good
home. His foster parents. ON a,-
count II limited circumstances
haNo been forced lcgiNr mp the liz
lie boy, IN the hopes that he will he
placed In a good hom', The baby
now is in charge of ltn-isn l'ck-
man n the salvation Army Cita-
del, l2c West Second street
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williams CONTROLS
YOUNG Democrats
STATE LEAGUE or CLUBS, ELLIT-
ED A BOB WILLIAMS MAN
As PRESIDENT.
Many Hot Fights Developed IN the
Adoption of the RESOLUTIONS
on State Aiiairs.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Feb. II. CSpe-
cial) THE state league of young
mems democratic clubs of oklahoma
in convention here today voted down
by n large majority IA proposition to
endorse the legislative program as
agreed upon by the State Federation
of Labor and school land lessees or
ganizations. The big fight of the eau
vention centered on the elimination Of
plank making such endorsement
frCm the platform of the organization.
Luther Harrison, of Wewoka, leading
the debate faVoring the planh
Another hot contest develo Del over
the plank which declared that lack OF
employment of conyicts In the Meal
ester penttentiary was responsible
for the prison riot which resulted IN
the death of seven persons IN ere and
asking the legislature. board II af-
fairs and board of prison control TO
provide work for the conVicts such as
would not conflict with free labor.
Some delegates thought the resolution
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FLOOD TOLL RUN
INTO THE millions
SUNSHINE BRINGS SOME RELIEF
IN FLOODED SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA.
Seven PERSONS ARE DEAD
Railroad Communication u Cut on
and Al Transportation Is Com
plctcly DcmOralixed.

Los ANGELES, Feb. 21.--With
loss OF probably more than s4.500.0 900
and n toll of seven lives since We'd
nesday Southern California began to
recover tonight from the effects OF
the worst storm In its history. With
the sun shining most OF today the sit
uatiOn improved considerably. While
nearly all towns affected remained
Isolated, progress was made toward
establishing wire and rail commu-
nication.
1t Is estimated that Los Angeles
was damaged at least 81 800, 600 one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars
represented the damage to the city
streets alone. The rest represented
losses of railroads and citizens whose
homes We're swept away.
Except In the vicinity OF Pomona.
this county. whore young groves suf-
fered severely, orange growers report
ed little damage.
The flood situation about Los An
geles became acute early last night.
Weakened by the rush of waters,
poles and towers carrying power lines
and wires of telegraph and telephone
companies went down and, with rail
road and suburban trolley lines al
ready out of commission there was
complete prostration. For nearly
four hours there was no street car
service and during the entire day the
city had only one brief communica-
tion with the east. Surrounding towns
with few exceptions remained iso-
lated without communication. u
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HhlIl0aus repprt uR1N7
g. ss'.l !.

Ffiu10x 100 homes were destroy
ed In fos Angeles alone. After big
steel bridge over the river buckled
and broke today. the Southern Pacific
and Santa Fe railroads sent heavy
cars loaded with scrap iron and
boulders. plunging into the flood In
efforts to divert further inroads
threatening railroad tracks skirting
the river banks.
Long Beach was surrounded by
flood waters and its ocean front was
lashed by wind whipped surf. The
floods inundated big salt works and
10000 tons of salt were washed
back into the sea.
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KIDNAPPED GIRL IS
FOUND IN ARKANSAS
GIRL BELIEVED To BE GATHER
INE WINTERS u PROF.
ABLY LOCATED.
WAS DRESSED As A BOY
Man With Her and Girl Acknowledges
That She u the Long Lost
Indiana Girl.

FORT SMITH, Feb. 2l,-Edward
Stewart, under arrest at HunlsNllie'
Madison county. Arkansas, today con-
fessed that Catherine Winters, Kid
naped at Newcastle. Ind, last March
is with him. A special telegram to
the Southwest American, received AT
ll:35 o'clock this forenoon. follows
"Huntsville, Ark, Feb II,
editor Southwest American.
1--WE are holding man about fifty
years old, and one little girl supposed
to be Catherine Winters, advertised
by your paper. Answer with instruc-
tions (Signed)
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Isl DAYS

have elapsed since the date on
which the city administration a
month previously. definitely
promised that II would furnish
an ample supply Of pure drink.
ing water through the city mains.
and that promise has not yet
been fulfilled.
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Attorneys DINED
DUi ii DID NOT WINE
HNG NSSOtIAliO\ lII1i,D ilS M
\IAi, BANQUET N iiolEL
LAST NIGHT
ASSAILED TAX SYSTEM
d. O.. Blakc of Oklahoma city Clearly
Nardlcd the Taxation system IN
Oklahoma

In words smacking Of good -ndtured
Wit and terming with biting sarcasm
the system of taXauQn in oklahomp
was criticised last night in an orator
cal sylllbus by E. T.. Blake of okla
homa City. principal speaker At tho
annual banquet of the Tulsa county
bar association, held IN the main din
ing room of the Hotel Tulsa Wit ana
rtpartee were unrostrained ana Joy
Icipned unconfined from , O'Clock uh-
til after midnight. over $50 lawyers
We're in attendance.
j. ". Woodford, president OF the
bar association, who oftlciated as
toaslmaster aroused much ehthusi o.
assn when he announced that the next
annual convention Of the oklahoma
state bar association would be held In
Tulsa as rcsult of the securing since
the last convention of fitty new mcm-
bers of the local association.
John II. Atwood, the well Known
kansas city lawyer. who was to have
delivered the principal address, was
prevented from attending by urgent
court matters on account Of hear
ing in the Kansas Natural Gas case, in
which he is interested, In a lengthy
telegram to President Woodford he
expressed his regrets, explaining tina,
he had already purchased transpor-
tation to Tulsa when he was called
upon to remain In Kansas city.
Eut what might have been missed
by the absence Of Judge Atwood was
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-02-22
qflhIIE WEATIHIER

TULSA, Feb, 2l-'rhe temperature;
Maximum So; minimum, 86. South
winds and clear
WASHINGTON. Feb 2l- Forecast
-Oklahoma: Rain sunday aud probably
Monday, much colder Monday
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Was the Circulation of The World
Yesterday
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-11

Minnesota, has nled IN this office a
sworn statement exhibiting its condi-
ton and business for the year ending
December 81, 1918. comfortable to the
requirements of the laws OF this state,
regulating the business Of Insurance
and,
Whereas, the said Company has flled
In this office a duly certified copy Of
its charter with certificate of organi-
cation in compliance with the require
ments Of the Insurance laws aforesaid
Now, therefore, ], w. c. Taylor, Com.
missioner of Insurance OF the state OF
Ions Of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named Company Is fully
empowered, through its authorized
agents, to transact Its appropriate bus.
mess Of Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof.
until the 31st day of March, A. D. 1915.
In testimony whereof, have here.
unto set my hand and seal at Bismarck.
this LIST Day Of April. A. D. 1914:
Commissioner of Insurance.
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Of April. "A. d. 1914.
(SEAL) ". 6, TAYLOR,
Commissioner Of Insurance.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
Office Of Commissioner Of Insurance
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas. The Security Mutual Fire
Insurance Company. . corporation or.
Eani.ed under the laws Of Minnesota.
has nled In this otdos Q sworp state-
ment exhibiting its condition md busi-
ness for the year ending December II.
1012, conformabls to the requirements
OF the laws Of this state, regulating
the business Of Insurance, and
Whereas. the said Company has fils6
In this office . duly certified copy Of
lts charter with certificate Of o-ga nj
sation In compliance with tho require
nsnts Of the Insurance laws eforesaiG.
Now. therefore, I, w. G. Taylor, Com.
0issisnsr Of Insurance Of the State OF
North Dakota, pursuant to the provis-
hat the seov. named Company is fully
empowered, through Its authorised
egents, to transact it5 appropriate bu1-
tness Of Authorised Insurance In this
state according to the laws thereof.
until the sist day Of March. 4. D. 1915.
In testimony whereof, have here.
unto set my hand and seal at BismarcA,
this lst Day of April, A. D. 1s1A =,
Commissioner Of Insurance..
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STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner Of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF

whereas. The Northern Trust Com
pany. corporation organised under
this office sworn statement exhibit.
ing it, condition and business for the
year ending December 81. 1919, con.
formable to the requirsmsnts Of the
laws Of this state. regulating the busi-
whereas. the said Company has alsd
in this office q duly certified copy Of
it, charter with certificate II organi-
sation in compliance with the require
ments Of the insurance laws sforesaid
Now. therefore, !. w. c. Taylor, Com.
North Dakota, pursuant to the provis-
lens Of said Avs, do hereby certify
that the above named Company 10 fully
empowered, through it, authorised
agents, to transact it, appropriate bus.
mess Of Authorized Insurance IN thi.
state according to the law. thersof'
IN testimony whereof, have he1e.
unto set my hand and seal at Bismarck.
this 1st Day Of April. ~ .. :1914:
iai3AIl w, c. TAYLOR,
Commissioner OF Insurance.