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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
VILLA REFUSES TO ALLOW
| BENTOA'S BODY REMOVED
Although He VIII Permit B0dys
Examination on Mexican Soil;
His Offer Accepted
Cl]y Associated Press,

Laredo, Tex, Feb. 25--Official con
firmation of the hanging Of Clement
Vergara. an American citizen, BY
Mexican federaIs near Hidalao, was
received today by United States Con-
sui Garrett, at Neuvo Laredo.
Garrett Immediately left Neuvo "a
redo for the scene to cut down the
body.
Vergara was a Texas rancher He
used an island in Rio Grande, oppo-
site his ranch at Palofox. Texas as
pasture for his horses.
Nergara complained that the Mexi-
can federals were stealing his horses
and small detachment of Texas
Rangers was sent to his ranch.
On February 18th the Mexicans ap-
Feared on the island and called to YER
CARA TO come over. saying they would
pay him for his horses.
When Vergara reached tue sland.
according to reports, he was beaten
and carried into the interior and
hanged shortly afterwards
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
DETAILS
ATTACK
ON M0YER
CHAS. TANNER TELLS HOW
MOB OF 80 TREATED FED
GRAFTON OFFICIALS

Hancock, Mich, Feb. 20 Charles
n. Tanner, auditor of the Western
Federation Of NJ liners, before the con
gressional strike committee today
described the deportation Of Charles
H. Meyer and himself
He said he and Meyer were in a
room when thirty men rushed in and
beat Meyer over the head with re-
volvers.
The mob then hustled both of them
out and put them on train for
Chicago.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25

Washington, Feb 25-,Further rep
resentations were made by the Amer
lean government today to General VII
la, pointing out the Importance OF CIV
Ing up the body Of William Benton.
Immediately upon the receipt of
word from Consul Letcher, at Chihua-
hua, that Benton's body would be ex-
humed for the benefit Of Benton
widow and relatives. who could visit
the cemetery with American repre-
sentatives. a second request went
forth to Villa asking that the corpse
be turned over TO the widow on
N1arioa territory
HAS refusal to accede to the re-
quest has not met with favor by ofii-
clals here, who are seeking now to
impress upon him. through Consul
I.etcher the Importance the word
will tit,l 10 such 'n-al
General Carranza is expected IN
luarez within the week
It is understood that he Viii take
charge of the Investigation OF the
Benton case
Discussing the possibilities, some
said there really was no le-
sal obstacle to prevent General Bliss
fraut 4rudinp . tnr.. nF An,arioan
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
JURY fA|LEO TO AGREE
IN FEDERAL BOOZE CASE

The jurors in the booze case OF the
United States against w A. Green
wood and Dan A. Ward, of AyaL> Os-
age county, failed to agree last
night and were discharged. They were
out 30 hours. Four jurors voted on
every ballot to acquit the defendants
eight stood for conviction. The four
finally defeated the stand taken by
the eight
Greenwood and Ward were the men
charged with building a special three
room cave and filling it with beer
wine and whisky.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
LANGSTON PROFESSOR SUES
WIFE FOR DIVORCE

Charging fbat ais wis L.ectra ii..
has deserted h.m and reI1ses 20 i've
with him longer Nm. NJ Pearson a
professor u le lAnssion university
today flied -4' asking Pa, court to
grant him lelai separation The
couple Were married in Logan county
in 1911, and lived together unui
JaguaF. lal pheu The wife left us
home finally and refused 70 return.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
ANOTHER CRESCENT COUPLE
MARRIED BY JUDGE STRANG

Ira WalAer. aged q and Rosey
sweet sixteen, We're granted
cense to wed by Nettie Smith. clerk
OF the county court today. Judge
Strang performed the ceremony.
Both parties live at Crescent. crcs
cent holds the medal for number "
weddings performed during the past
wear Nearly one bali OF the llcouses
issued in tha county We're 20 Cres
cent folks
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
MOOSE
MEET IN
UPROAR
ATE CONVENTION OF
PROCRESSIVES FAR FROM
HARMONIOUS

Special to Daily Leader
Oklahoma city, Okla, Feb. % -
Tho state progressive convention met
This afternoon at 9.30 o'clock, with
1900 delegates present This morn
ing hot contests took place in com
mittees over different delegations,
The lie was passed repeatedly. The
convention promises TO be anyth ng
harmonious, At 2:30 O'Clock no TEN
upon Medll Mccormick, OF the
chlcaEo 1'ribun9 is an interested
spectator He counsels wisdom in
the drafting Of platform.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
Villa's Proposal Accepted

villa proposal 'or an American ex-
animation of the body Of Benton with
ont permitting its removal from
Mexico has been accepted bv this gov
ernncnt without waving however.
any further movement to demand rs
deliver onto American soil
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
MISSISSIPPI NEGRO IS
SHOT AND BURNED

Leland Miss Feb p sam PETTY.
negro. accused of having killed
Charles " Kirkland, deputy sheriff
here late Tuesday was shot to death
bv MOI Tuesday night anl his body
burned
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
pELACRA CAUSES DEATH

: pec ai 70 Daily Leader
Wilson Okla Feb. 25.-Pellagra
ha. caused the death, near Thacker-
vile. Of Mrs H. P. Hudson aud who
was victim OF that disease since
last August Her husband is Just
1toyerina from the same disease
after a two years siege She was
the mother of eight children
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
CUSTER SUIT AGAINST SHERIFF

Topeka. Kan. Feb. 24.-Ouster suit
against John Huntington, sheriff OF
Crawford county. charging failure to
enforce the roh1bit'ou Laws. was
filed in the supreme court today by
Attorney General Dawson.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
GROUP 3 entertaining BANK.
ERs FROM NORTH AND EAST
Interesting Program Of Entertain.
ment Attends Seventh Annual
Meeting Of Flnanc|eFs

representatives of eastern pahhih'
houses and supply men are mere loua.
FROM All over the state and ad1olnlns
states, attending the seventh ante"
meeting of Group Three OF the Okla
homa Bankers association
More than 200 bankers from tht
state were registered at the loht
hotel before noon today Many more
will arrive before the meeting thlS
evening. In addition to the local anu
group members present more 'hai
fifty prominent men OF flnahce are
here from eastern cities, some OF them
from New York, Several well known
railroad and agricultural men are also
in attendance.
ut is one of the most successlul
business sessions the association mas
vet held" said President Lymon Gray
az the Oklahoma State BANK touaN'
..and as far as the social features are
copcerned Guthrie and Guthrie clu-
zens are merely keeping up the record
established many years ago.
pnsiness sessions are being held III
the reception room OF the rome hotei
Rev. Abernathy opened the morning
session with prayer and Ned Holman
I'm, l.;
president Of the First National pahh
of this city delivered a rouslhS aa
dress welcoming the visiting oaiiA
ers.
r. l.. Walker, president of the FIRST
National bank of Tecumseh' re
sponded on behalf of the bankers
Interesting Program
The following program was carried
out:
11.oo-Auto ride for visiting bank
erS.
2.o0-Guthrie bankers entertain at
club luncheon at lone hotel.
Afternoon Session
.15-lBusiness session in bail room
OF lone hotel
invocation, Rev j. X. Abernathy
nastor Methodist Episcopal church,
South.
Address of Welcome, Mr. Ned Hol-
man. OF Guthrie, president First Ma
tional bank.
RESPONSE. Mr.. II. l.. Walker, presl-
dent First National bank, TecumseA.
Remarks, J. c. Lillard, Wewok1S
group chairman
Appointing OF committees srouF
chairman.
Report of group secretary, J. A.
Smith, oasakwa.
Report OF group treasurer, Z. '"
ylarkson, Weleetka
The A. |. B. and the Couhlia
BANKER" by Mr.. George i. Allen' o.
New York City.
How Clearing House Is Operat-
ed. By Mr.. Jerome Thralls, manase'
kansas City Clearing House ASso-
citation.
The New National Currency Law
nv Mr.. d. w. Hogan, president Farm
ers National bank, Oklahoma City.
Opportunities for Dairying in OK
lahoma," by Mr.. A. l.. Churchill wee
president First National bank, Vinita.
Question Box-General Discussion.
Local Entertainment
The local entertainment committee
is composed of Ned Holman, Y. b.
aurl. A. A. Beyer and Lymon Gray for
the bankers. and Fred l.. Wenner Rev
Abernathy and Harry Ardery for the
Chamber of Commerce.
Thirty-two automobiles We're loaded
with the visitors at II o'clock and a
drive over the city and through the
parks was greatly enjoyed by the vis-
itors
Bath House Attraction
The bath house will be thrown open
TO the visitors for inspection at >
O'Clock after which the bankers will
visit the Masonic temple in a body
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
SINGLE TAX LEADER DEAD

ID No Ilated I'rHfsI
New Yors Feb. - JOAN sherW'n
Crosby f. prominent single taz
leader. former Missouri LAWYER and
teacher died n-.- today
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
cAPpER ANNOUNCES
FOR GOVERNOR

Topeka. Nas Feo 25-Arthlr Cap-
per today made a TO. nal announce
ment Of his candle .cy fog the Repub-
hran nomination Tor governor.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25

For the first time in five years the
frozen ever and as they are
canals Of Holland are completely
frozen ever and as they are short
cuts the canals have become winter
highways The picture above shows
three happy Dutch girls on their way
to school and carrying q charcoal fire
with which to Keep warm in the
school house.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
THE WEATHER

fBy Associated Pressl
New Orleans. La, Feb. - To
night. fair. warmer: Thursday. fair
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25

F B FsrnswOrth. q Paden banker.
is here today attending the Groin
Three meeting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25

Sheriff Mahoney will make a grH-
eral clean up OF suspicious characters.
An even dozen are on the list.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25
Bath House Attraction

The bath house will be thrown open
To the visitors for inspection at >
O'Clock after which the bankers will
visit the Masonic temple in d body
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-25

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
FEDERALS WIN OVER
 THREE PITCHERS
Falksnburs, BIanding and Napier
 Leave Cleveland

Chicago, Jan. 27.-The desertion of three Cleveland pitchers to the Fed eral league was admitted here this af- ternoon by President c. w. Somers of the Cleveland club. The three are Fred F'alkenburg. who is said to have signed with Indianapolis; Fred Banding, who will join the Toronto club and Fred Napier, signed with Pittsburgh
 Federal league officials declined to comment on the report of the jump ing of the three pitchers. but rooters generally considered the new organi- zation's acquisition a triumph, since the three pitchers. particularly Falken- burg, were among the most effective of the Maps staff last year. Increases over their last years salaries and three year contracts are said to have been given them.
 President Gilmore of the Federal league left this afternoon for Toronto on league business.
 President Murphy of the Chicago Nationals said today that John T. Powers, former president of the Fed erals, was organizing a new league, to include Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh. In- dianapolis and Kansas City.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
FRATERNITY WITHDRAWS ORDER
Prohibiting Members From Signing Minor League Contracts Assurance That Agreements Will be Kept-Federals Get Three Cleveland Tyvirlers

New York, Jan. 27.-The Baseball Players Fraternity today withdrew it's oruer 1nStructing members not to sign minor league contracts a satisfactory agreement having been reached with the leading minor leagues of the Ma tlonal association President David L. F'ultz stated:
 For the last two days the Baseball Players fraternity has been in com munlcat1on with MT Barrow, president or the international league also act ing for the Pacific Coast league; MT. Chlvington, of the American associa- tlon and Judge KaVanaugh, president or the Southern association, also en- powered to act for the Western league We are assured by these gentlemen that their understanding of the dis position made of the side agreement clause at Cincinnati is the same as that entertained by MT. Hermann and myself
 We have been assured that all con- tracts signed by players in these leagues will be subject to the provision already inserted by the national com mission in ths major league contracts so far as the clause suspending the player is concerned; also that con- tracts signed in the future will have what action the National association takes
 Although the association still per sists in it's arbitrary stand, rather than further embarrass the gentlemen named, who have been absolutely fair Il all their dealings with us, we are notifying our members that the ob- jection to signing contracts is with drawn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

England. The local fighter conceded 374 pounds to the visiting pugilist, who weighed .1s5 pounds. but forced the pace frons the start. O'Neill show ed gameness but was unable to keep the lighter man away.
 In the second bout Owen Moran of England was severely punished by Young Shugrue of Jersey City and quit at the end of the seventh round. In that round Shugrue landed several rights and 1efts to the head and then made the body his target. Moran claimed one of the body punches was too low. but the referee refused to al low the claim and ordered the Eng lishman to continue Moran finished the round. but at the bell refused to proceed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
RAILROADS DEPRESSED.
Consolidated Gas Also Gives Evidence
 of HeaViness.

New York, Jan. 27.-Attempts to carry further the advance in stocks were checked early in today's market, which thereafter followed an uncer- tain course. Speculation slackened, and investment buying. while still a factor, was on 9 diminishing scale. The market had little of the snap and power of recent days.
 The tone at the outset was deter mined largely by London. Prices of American stocks had risen sharply in that market, and when trading began here foreign representatives came into this market moro actively than for 6 long time. London bought more than 50,000 shares, specializing in Canadian Pacific. Union Pacific. Steel and Anal this buying, prices advanced Steel touched 66 7-8, the highest of the movement Only few of the leaders. however, rose more than point, and heavy realizing on the upturn soon affected reaction. The price level with most noticeable heaviness in New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, New Haven, and Consolidated Gas Later the tone improved and final changes were of little consequence.
 Operations on the long side were hamPered by the lessened demand from the short interest, owing to extensive covering recently. Union Pacific's re- port of a shrinkage in net earnings of $443,000 last month discouraged buy ing of railroad stocks. General spec ulation was hampered by uncertainty as to United States Steers quarterly report which did not appear until af- ter the close. Contrasted with the corresponding quarter of the preceding year, when earnings were $35. 900, the earnings for the last quarter show ed a falling off of $12,14900 and fail ed to meet dividend requirements. The total. however was well Hp to eXpec- tations. in view of the diminishing business and falling prices of the pc riod covered, since which time there has been 8 change for the better
 The bond market moved uncertain. Selling of some of the speculative is sues offset improving tendencies else where. Total sales, par value, S4,0S0, 000
 United States bonds were unchanged on call
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
MURPHY TO BLAME.
That's Chances Idea of the Drive
 Against the National League.

Charles W. Murphy is responsible for the organization of the Federal league. The president of the Cubs is to blame for the large number of ma tor league baseball players who are Jumping to the outlaw organization.
 These statements were made by Frank Chance, manager of the New York American league club and for merly manager of the Cubs. at Los Angeles, according to an exchange.
 Charley Murphy" said Chance, has done more to hurt baseball than any other man who has been in the game in all the years that the sport has f1ourished. You can mark my words well. because he is going to continue to be an objectionable figure in the national paStime just so long as he is allowed to have any connec- tion with any club under the jurisdic tion of the national commission.
 "A lot of my friends said I was crazy two years ago when I sold my stock in the Chicago National league club. I sold my interest for S40,0O0 and 50 persons who knew me well came to me and remonstrated at what they termed a rash and foolish act.
 Charles Weeghman, one of the packers of the Chicago Federal league team, was for years an ardent Cub rooter. He soured on Murphy and so did thousands of other patrons of the West Side ball park"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
JIM o'RoURkE'S VIEWS
 ON OUTLAW MOVEMENT
Battle Centers Around the Reserve
 Rule in Which Eastern Association
 President Hasn't Much Confidence.

President James H. O'Rourke of the Eastern Baseball association is view ing the uprising of the Federal league with great interest. familiar as he is with the ,vicissitudes of organized baseball almost since the infancy of the game that has come to be the pas time of nations. The president, who knows baseball from all angles, as player, captain, manager, owner, and executive. has some interesting obser- vations on the rights of organized baseball which were never questioned until Gilmore, Weeghman and Tinker began their parade through the ranks of the majors.
 Couldn't Stand Test.
 T have not much confidence in the value of the reserve" said MT O'Rourke recently. Tt has been shown in past cases of this kind that the courts could not see their way clear to uphold this phase of the relations between ball player and club owner. The fact that it is not a mutual agree ment is it's weak point"
 There is a wealth of other informa- ton and valuable observations that President O'Rourke could give con- cerning the legality of baseball as con- ducted in this country under the na- tionaI agreement. Being 8 barrister of long experience, he can view the matter with an impartiality probably not equalled by another baseball man in the country.
 Main Prop of Game.
 With the reserve gone, one of the props of organized baseball would be suddenly pulled from under. There are some who claim that the reserve clause contradicts itself, as if it were binding upon the player to continue with one, club from season to season. there would be no necessity of his signing a new contract every year. His first contract with the club would tie him for all time unless his boss chose to release him.
 Wants Present System.
 This is the heart of the battle be- tween unorganized and organized base ball, and unless the magnates consu- tuting the national commission and heading the clubs of the big leagues pull off a rare bit of strategy, it is likely that the latter will soon become baseball. As he is one of those who believe firmly that the present organization is the best one that the game could be played under, President O'Rourke does not talk ex- tensively upon the matter. His opinion on the value of the reserve, however, is of more than league importance, as his experience in baseball has been sufficient for him to diagnose cases in all strata of the sport.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Second RaItie-TaftviIIe Game.

The Baltic basketball team will play In Taftville tonight. This is the sec ond game of the series to decide the championship of Eastern Connecticut Taftville won from Baltic at Baltic last Wednesday night by the score of Il 1-2 to 8.
 The Baltic team is badly crippled and will be strengthened by having Bill Marland and Sid Marland of Dan- ielson in the lineup. Pratt, new man, will be seen in the Baltic lineup for the first time.
 Manager Caron of Taftville very kindly consented to allow Baltic to
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
EVers on Round-Up

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan 25.-John- ny Evers. manager of the Chicago Ma tional league club. arrived here today for conference with Outfielder Jim my Johnston, who has not yet come to terms. Johnston was secured by draft from the Pacific Coast league where he established a record for stolen bases. He is a brother of Doc Johnston, first baseman of the CIeve- land Americans
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Fitz Out of Game for Good,

New York, Jan. 27.-The supreme court today denied the application of Robert Fitzsimmons, one-time heavy weight ring champion of the world. for an injunction restraining the New 1ork athletic commission from refus- ing to sanction his participation in boxing exhibitions in this state. The commission held that F'itzsimmons, at 51 years, is too old to re-enter the ring. Justice Seabury ruled that the commission was within it's rights in making such an order
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Suspended for Dead Heat.

New York, Jan.~ 27-Hans Kolehe- mainen and Abel Kiviat. members of the Irish American Athletic club, have been Indefinitely suspended from par ticipatfon in amateur athletics by the registration committee of the Anna teur Athletic union. The suspension resulted from a, two mile match race Saturday in which the runners ran a dead heat. The athletes were noti- February f and explain the reason for their alleged poor showing in the race.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
HuStlerS
Hendrix Joins FederaIs.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 27.-Claude Hendrix, who pitched for the Pitts burgh National league baseball >club last season, will wear a Kansas City Federal league uniform next year, acz> cording to an announcement by the club tonight.
 Hendrix recently signed a contract with Joe Tinker, manager of the Chi cago Federal league club. and, accord ing to tonight's announcement. Tinker
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Cree Offered s5,ooo a Year.

Sudbury, Pa, Jan. 27.-"Birdie" Cree. the New York American outfelder, said at his home here today that the manager. of the Pittsburgh Federal league baseball team has offered him $5,000 a year for three years and has promised to deposit half of that amount if he signs three years con- tract Cree has not given his de- cision.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
u. S. Steel Shows a Deficit.

New York Jan. 27.-A deficit of slightly more than million dollars after payment of fixed charges and dividends was disclosed today in the statemers of the United States Steel corporation for the last quarter of 1913. That the corporation more than earned it's charges in the course of the year was shown in the surplus reported for the three previous quarters, amounting to S32337T43
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

George W. Perkins finds President Wilson's truSe message "disappoint- ing" Perhaps it was too mild and con- ciiatory in it's tone. Couched in robust Rooseveltian terms the same ideas probably would have evoked Mir. Per kin's Warmest admiration and ap- proval.-Springfield Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Cobb Will Go South.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 27-The Detroit American league baseball club today received 8 letter from Ty Cobb which stated he would join the regulars at Gulfport, Miss, the spring training camp, some time during March. Cobb has seldom trained w th his teammates in the springtime 4nd his letter is believed to be in line with his recently made statement that the Detroit club would have the full benefit Of his ser vices in 1914.
 The signed contract of William Pur- tell, lnf1eIder. was received today,