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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
CONFESSES HIS
GUILT To GOD
AND WORLD
DRAMATIC CLIMAX OF TRIAL OF
A RICH SUSPECT - ACCUSED
OF HIGHWAY ROBBERY -
CoNFEsSES.

New York. April 2S,-Philip T.
White, the $4,000 year manager of
the Masury Paint company in Brook
lyn, on trial as the leader of a band
of highwaymen. who held up his EN-
ployers bank messengers and robbed
them of $4,000 nearly a year ago,
rose from his chair in the court
room today, raised both arms toward
Supreme Court Justice Aspinal on
the bench, and exclaimed.
Stop | am guilty I want to con-
fess my guilt before God and the
world"
court room scene seldom edualled
in the annals of New York jurispru.
dence ensued.
White, trembling with emotion,
turned to the jury.
Il am guilty" he repeated. "I
have lived two lives-a decent one
and that of a highwayman. | hope
God may forgive and | may live long
enough to make restitution"
He wrenched from his coat lapel a
gold button. insignia of his member
ship in fraternal order.
I am no longer worthy to remain
a Shriner," he creid
White continued his !mpassioned
avowal. He freely confessed the de-
tails of the crime, but asked no elem
ency and gave no motive. When he
sat down beside his long time friend
James f. Clinnin, auditor for the
Hackett and Wilhelms company in
Brooklyn, who also was on trial on
the same charge, Ginning rose
Il wish to plead guilty too" he
said, and sat down.
The trial which has been in pro-
gress in the supreme court in Brook
lyn for several days, was halted, the
jury dismissed and the court accepted
the two pleas of guilty. Sentence
was postponed week.
The actual robbery was committed
by two men under Whites orders.
The four afterwards divided the
money, White getting 5000. This was
testified to yesterday by Robert S.
Roberts, the man who actually took
the money from the messengers
hands.
White lived in a handsome home
at Elizabeth, N. J. When he first
was arrested after months of inves-
tgation by detectives his employers
were astounded, refused to believe
him guilty, and assisted him to OBJ
tain bail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
NEW POLICE
TAKE OFFICE
SATURDAY
CHIEF BOOKER AND HIS MEN
WILL vAcATE AND THEIR PLA.
CEs WILL BE TAKEN BY NEW
FORCE.

Tomorrow the newly elected and
appointed police officers who will
serve the city for the next two years
will file their bonds and report for
duty at the police station Saturday
morning.
Chief Booker states that in retiring
he has no regrets and no apologies
TO make, and hopes his successor will
succeed in pleasing the citizens who
elected him to office. Mr.. Booker
has been an officer all is life. and
is capable and efficient, and did his
duty as he saw it, regardless of criti-
cism or factional differences.
Chief Hutchins stated this morn
ing that he had been elected as chief
of police with the distinct under.
standing that all the laws must be
respected and obeyed, and that he
is going to enforce every letter of
the law, as far as lay in his power.
He has surrounded himself with good
men, and every one is alert to the
commands of their chief.
Chief Booker has had the books
of his office checked over and are
ready for his successor when he
takes charge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
ASSO-
CATION WILL
MEET TONIGHT
YOUNG ORGANIZATION is RAP
IDLY GROWING AND MEMBERS
HOPE TO HAVE INCREASED
MEMBERSHIP.

The local poultry fanciers will meet
tonight at the Chamber of commerce
rooms for the purpose of discussing
matters of Importance to the organi-
zation. Since its organization the
association has developed interest un-
til its membership has grown rapidly
within the past few weeks.
The president stated this morning
that he was glad that Agent Scott
had taken an active interest in a free
county fair under the provisions of
the recent bill passed by the legis-
lature and that every member of the
association will be with him in the
movement and assist in every man
ner possible to bring this about.
An effort is already on foot to Sc
cure the next annual meeting of the
State Poultry Growers association for
this city. This can be more easily
accomplished where the county has
a live fair association such as is
for Carter county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29

Al GOLFER|S
HERE TO-DAY
G. A. CROOKS, OF THE McALEs-
TER COUNTRY CLUB, WILL
GIVE A FEW LESSONS AT THE
DORNICk HILL CLUB

G. A. Crooks, professional golfer
of the McAlester' Country club, is in
the city today, and will play a few
games and give instructions at the
Dornick Hill Country club this after
noon.
Mr.. Crooks, who has had charge of
some of the greatest clubs in the
middle west, states that he is alb
solutely surprised at the local course.
He states that for variety we have
anything of the kind beaten to a
frazzle in the southwest.
Mr.. Crooks will be compelled to
return to McAlester tomorrow, but
he has arranged to return and spend
several days here in the near future.
No doubt many will take advantage
of his presence this afternoon, and
will be found at the club watching
the play. Governor Cruce, of course,
will be there, and may try conclus-
ions with the professional.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
AUTHOR VISITS ARoMORE
J. 3. Thoburn Has Undertaken the
Task Of Writing Oklahoma History

Prof. J. b. ThOburn of the depart
ment of history of the state university,
is an Ardmore visitor today and is
spending the time with his former stu
dent, Prof. Leonard Logan of the Ard
more high school. Prof. Thoburn has
undertaken the task of compiling a
history of Oklahoma He is the author
of a brief school history which was
adopted by the state board of educa-
ton. That work was turned out with
in five months from the time it was
begun and it has never satisfied the
author so another history has been
undertaken. The second work will be
more complete, and will also be more
accurate.
Prof. Thoburn states that Indian
Territory has many things that will
be of absorbing interest to students.
The political administrations of the
Indians, the old forts and trading posts
furnish subjects for many chapters
that will be of interest to the student
Of local history.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Makes Bond-Fractures Skull.

Fort Smith, Ark, April 2S.-As he
was leaving the United States com.
missioner's office here Wednesday
after he had given bond for his ap-
pearance to answer to a change of
white slavery, C. NJ. Smith, wealthy
citizen of Poteau, Okla, fell into a
faint in the corridor of the govern
ment building and falling to the
stone floor, sustained an injury to
his skull that may prove fatal. 1t
is feared his skull was fractured.
Smith was arrested as a result of a
statement made Tuesday night by
Miss Nettie Free of Wister, Okla.
Miss Free could not be found We'd
nesday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Italy to Side With Allies

Rome, April 2s.-on good authority
information was obtained today indi
eating that Italy has reached an un
derstandins with England and France
on terms whereby Italy will enter war
provided she eventually decides to
participate.
The agreement is reported to be as
follows:
First, that Italy refrain from hostili-
ties during the trench warfare, which
would enable Germany and Austria to
concentrate great army against her.
Italy will time her blow simultaneous.
Iy with a general effort by all the al
lies.
Second, an understanding concern
ing the territory Italy will receive.
Third, after the war, an alliance be-
tween Italy and the present triple en-
tente.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29

PLEAD MERCY
FORLEOFRANK
FIFTEEN THOUSAND LETTERS
RECEIVED BY GOVERNOR OF
GEORGIA, ASKING cOMMuTA-
TON OF DEATH SENTENCE.

Atlanta, Ga, April 2S.-More than
fifteen thousand letters dealing with
the Leo NJ. Frank case have been
received by Governor Slaton within
the last few weeks, according to in
formation given out here Wednesday
by attaches of the governors office.
With very few exceptions the writer's
urged the governor to commute
Franks sentence on the charge Of
having murdered Mary Phagan, from
death to life Imprisonment.
The letters are being tied in bun
dies and stacked away pending con.
sideratiOn by the state prison COM
mission and the governor of Franks
application for Communication of SEN
tence. Members of the prison com
mission stated they have received
about two hundred letters urging
clemency for Frank and that several
hundred writer's have addressed pleas
" HONtl uOl -tltCl IldIIlS at MdCol
in view of the probability that Gov
ernor Slayton may not be able to
act upon Franks appeal before his
term expires June l, next.
Members of the prison commission
said Wednesday that no date had
been set for the hearing on Franks
application for commutatiOn of sen.
tence and that none will be set until
after the mandate of the United States
supreme court denying Franks ap-
posa in habeas corpus proceedings
has been filed in the federal district
court here. According to the com
mission it will not be possible to
give a hearing on Franks plea be-
fore the first Monday in June.
1t is expected the supreme courts
mandate will be issued May 8.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
CHASTITY Crime in Chicago.

Chicago. ILL.,, April 2S.-Three men
attacked Joseph de Francisco, beat
his head to a veritable pulp and then
almost severed his head from the body
with a razor today as he was escort
ing his wife, a nurse, to a sanitarium
The woman, motionless with horror.
was unable to call for help, until the
three murderers had fled.
An hour after the crime the police
arrested two men not far from the
scene of the murder, in the heart of
Chicago's Little Italy" Both wore
bloodstained clothes, but vehemently
protested ignorance of the crime.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29

London, April 29.-The British news
papers explain the conflicting reports
on the DardanelIes Land operations,
asserting that the Turks are framing
their reports for the sole purpose Of
exertng a favorable influence on Italy
and other wavering neutrals.
An Athens correspondent wires that
there was fierce fighting Wednesday
on the western side Of the GalIpoli
Peninsula, with success for the allies.
This correspondent says that one en-
tire Turkish battalion was captured
by the allies.
Constantinope officially says that
the enemy who landed near kaba Te-
peh were forced back along the entire
front by the Turks, despite the fierce
fire of the warships.
The announcement says: "Part of
the enemy fled in the direction Of the
sea, and taking to their boats, disap-
peared. Those unable to escape raised
a white flag and surrendered in
masses. The latest reports estimate
that four brigades Of the allies were
driven into the sea near kaba Tepeh.
One allied transport was sunk off
DardanelIes."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
DESTROY SIX
HUNDRED ACRES OF WHEAT

Spokane, Wash, April 2S.-Six hun
dred acres of wheat have been de-
stroyed by crickets in Grant county,
according to a report made today by
c. w. Creel, federal cereal and forest
inspector. Millions of insects have in
vaded the district and miles of trench
es have been plowed to hold the crick-
cts in check. Governor Lister has been
appealed to to aid in the fight of the
pests.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29

Naples Tex, April 28.-The wash
out that occurred here yesterday on
Sulphur river is much larger this
morning and water is still rising. All
train service on the main line has
been suspended and many passengers
are marooned here.
Three negroes and a white man.
NJ. W. Madden, have been drowned
Madden was trying to assist the ne
groes to escape when he went under.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
MAKE SHELLS FOR KITCHENER.
Hundred Members of Glasgow o.
ficers' Training Corps Volunteer

Glasgow, Scotland April 2S.-One
hundred members OF the Glasgow Of
ticers' training corps will begin today
a self-imposed task of making shells
in response to the appeal from Earl
Kitchener for unlimited ammunition
These volunteers belong to the best
families of Glasgow and most OF
them will go to the shell factory in
their own automobiles. They have
undertaken TO work six-hour shifts
after a preliminary course of train
ing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
FLOOD AGAIN THREATENS
FT. WORTH RAILROAD YARDS

Ft Worth, Texas, April 2S.-Fort
Worth is facing a serious situation to-
day because of the new rise that has
swept down the West Fork. Big gangs
of men are strengthening the levees
on the north side. More than fifty
inches of water are pouring over the
dam at the new $1,OOO,OO0 reservoir.
Railroad yards in the lowlands are
endangered in the event the levees
break.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Gainesville Gas Break Repaired.

Gainesville, Tex, April 2S.-The
gas main which supplies this city
with natural gas, and which blew
out when Elm Greek was up last night
has been repaired. The creek has
almost reached normal level and no
further danger is expected. Katy rail-
road traffic west of here has been
considerably delayed on account of
washouts near Bonita.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
"a STILL ON BOTTOM
Work Done in Effort to Raise Craft
Undone by Rough Weather.

Honolulu. April 2S.-The work done
in an effort to raise the submarine
F-i, now lying on the ocean bottom
outside the harbor has been undone
by the rough weather of the last two
days. Only one cable is left holding
to the hulk, it was learned today.
The scows used in the raising opera
tions have been anchored to prevent
their drifting out to sea. On &C
count of weather conditions diving
operations are impossible.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Progress Against Germans.

Paris, April 29.-An official an.
nouncement says: I'm Belgium, we
continue to make progress in con
junction with the Belgians. On the
right bank of the User, we took 15G
prisoners and two machine guns. 4
Zeppelin airship, which bombarded
Dunkirk eight days ago, was SO ser
iously damaged by our shell fire that
it was wrecked in the trees near
Client"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Special Police Badges.

Assistant Chief of Police George
Tucker stated today that it was the
request of the office of chief Of police
that all special police badges be re-
turned TO that office not later than
four o'clock Friday afternoon. All
persons holding them will please com
ply with the request.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Russians Important Capture

Petrograd, April 2e.-The Russian
occupation of the village Of Loubnia,
northwest of Uhsok Pass seriously en-
dangers the railroad line, which the
Austrians have been using for extend
ed operations to retard the Russia,
advance toward the pass. The Aus.
trians made furious efforts to recap
ture the village, but failed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Germans Repulse Attacks.

Berlin, April eft is officially
announced that all attacks against
the German positions on the west
bank of the User failed. Southwest
of Verdun, the German positions ad-
vanced one hundred yards Captured
French soldiers confess that they
were told by officers that Germans
shot all prisoners.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
After American Neqro

London, April 29-The British
state department announces that it has
taken measures to suppress the ac.
tivtes of an American negro par
son named Booth, who is charged with
melting a native uprising in British
central Africa.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
ITALY T0AL|CN HERSELF
W|THALL|ES WHEN READY
INFORMATION FROM GOOD AUTHORITY SAYS
THAT ITALY WILL REFRAIN FROM WAR
FARE UNTIL ALLIES ARE READY FOR GEN.
ERAL ATTACK

Conflicting Fighting
Asserting That Turks
Favorable Influence Waverins
eaIlpoi Peninsula
Entire Turkish Battalion
tnope Claims non
seaserIn Claims
Officially Progress Of esians
o o. the Yser.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Air Raid Made on Nancy

Nancy, France, April 2S, via Paris.
A German aeroplane attack was made
OIL Nancy today. Three bombs were
dropped in the center of the city.
Three persons were killed and a mum.
Der of others were injured seriously.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Heavy Tax on Liquor.

London, April 29.-Lloyd George
announces the British plan to reduce
the consumption of liquor. He pro-
poses to the house of commons a
heavy levy and very heavy surtax
on spirits and beers containing more
than seven per cent of proof spirits
and also that the duty on spirits will
be doubled
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
italian Dancer Kills Self

Portland, Ore, April 2S.-Ida Bor.
nell, ballet dancer of Milan, Italy.
known in private life as Mrs. Mario
Lambardi, widow of the grand opera
impresario, died here Wednesday
from the effects of poison taken last
Thursday after she learned her hus-
band had dropped dead from apo
plexy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Suspend Railway Service

Verona, Italy, April 29.-The rail
way service on the Austrian eide of
the frontier has virtually been sus-
pended, except for carrying Austrian
troops to the Italian border.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
SOME EXPERT ADVICE

This little editorial
"An advertisement all
something
): S c. Fowler Jr.
Newspapers Advertising
They profitable
make this unquafedy
story simply Simplicity
appreciated by intelligent
:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Won kIuck Is Recovering.

Amsterdam, April 29.-General Won
Kluck is recovering from last months
wound and is now able to appear in
the garden of his villa
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
Teddy Completes Testimony

Syracuse, n. Y, April 29.-Theodore
Roosevelt completed his testimony to-
day This was his eighth day on the
stand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29
WEATHER FORECAST

New Orleans, La, April %
The weather forecast for Okla
homa for tonight and Friday is
generally fair; cooler tonight
in the eastern portion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-29

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Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-05
Mayor Proclaims
Half Holiday for
Horse Race Meet

Mayor Dahlman has proclaimed the
afternoon of Thursday, August 5, half.
holiday and urges that the business men
Of the city close their establishments. so
that they and their employees may attend
the first day of horse racing at the
Speedway. Following is the proclama-
ton:
Omaha is TO witness one Of the mos
interesting events of the season II Is
many a long day since the old sport has
been seen in Omaha; but now the Omaha
Driving club opens a threc-dny progra n
at Carter lake. and Omaha wants 10 well
come the return of this sport of kings
with all the enthusiasm possible.
Therefore, l. James c. Dahlman. mayor
of the city Of Omaha, proclaim the after
noon OF August > a half-holiday, and
urge upon the business men, wholesalers
and retailers that they show their ap-
probation and interest by closing their
places of business on the afternoon of
August S, that their employees may attend
these races.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-05
Building New Banks
to Hold the Money
from States Crops

Win the money received this ear out
of the wheat crop find banks enough TO
hold it
Bankers are making preparations. for
from every corner of the state comes re-
potts of new banks being built. The First
National bank of Marquette il to erect
new brick building. L. ID. Willis Of
Omaha is the architect Plans are also
under way for a bank building to cost
$1,000 at Stromsburg. At Valley bank
building to cost $4,000 is TO be built. Ar
chitect Charles NJ. Nye of Omaha is max
ing the plans.
The Bank of GIenville, Chenille. Neb.,
is having plans drawn by C. w. Way OF
Hastings for a new structure of brick
and tile, with terra Gotta front.
The Bowen Investment company is to
have new building at Scott's Bluff. l..
c. Marquis will erect the building for
this company. c. o. Glover. president OF
the Bank OF Bromfield. and DR.. ]. S.
Wainwright are planning the erection of
a new building for this bank.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-05
FINDS MEN HE SAYS
ROBBED HIM ON STREET

Andrew viiiar. address lodEinR houses.
was robbed Of SIS Monday night on lower
Davenport street. Tuesday evening he
saw three men IN a saloon whom he ia
positive arr the ones who strong-srrned
him
So he came 20 police headquarters and
accompanied by two officers went back 10
the place and had the fellows arrested.
They gave their names az Jerry Callahan,
Mark satfren and John Peterson.
r. c. Hsnley Of Davenport. Ia, was
sluEged and robbed In an alley near Fiji
teenth and Jackson streets, last night.
The fellow got his watch and SIS. Han
ley was attended by DR.. Charles Shook.
who ordered his removal 10 81. Joseph
hospital
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-05
HAMBURG AND TEKAMAH
TO BUILD NEW LIBRARIES

Hamburg and Tekamah are two thriv-
ing Nebraska towns that have just de-
cided to build handsome libraries. Ham,
burg voted on the library question last
week. voting for the proposition about
five to one. The town will now make a
formal request OF the Carnegie corpora
ton for funds to erect the library hui d.
ing. They hope to get a building costing
about $4,000
The matter is farther along at Te-
kamah. Architect Il. w. Grant OF Be
atrice is already drawing the plans .oI
this structure, and funds from the Car.
negie people have been arranged for
II is TO be q three-story building. sixty
until August s.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-05
Prepare for the
Coming Of Sunday

The first actual work among the peo-
pie at large throughout the city for the
Billy Sunday meetings occurred Tuesday
evening, when the neighborhood prayer
meetings were started. Rev. A. c. Doug
las is chairman of the prayer meeting
committee.
Meetings were held in about $50 homes
throughout Greater Omaha and Council
Bluffs, and the attendance is reported to
have been even better than was antici-
pated. The meetings will be held regu-
larry now each Tuesday and Friday even
ing until the beginning Of the Billy Sum
day campaign early in September.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-05
Sons of Veterans Are
Welcomed by G, A, R.

AZ the regular meeting Of u. s
Grant post. Grand Army OF tho Republic
held in Memorial hall. Tuesday. the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously
adopted
Recognizing the patriotic principles
upon which rests the organization Of the
Sons OF Veterans, the mighty work they
are performing In strengthening the
American union, the pcrpetuation OF our
principles OF fraternity, charity and
loyalty;
Therefore, be Il Resolved: That we hail
with satisfaction and delight tho or
sanitation of a sons OF Veterans camp
in the city OF Omaha. and we hereby
pledge them our undivided and loyal
support
Committee: c. r. Adams, u. s. Grant
post; s. X. Spaulding, George Crook post;
Jonathan Edwards, G. A. Custer post;
w. H. Green.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-05
CoRONER'S JURY FINDS
TWO DEATHS SUICIDAL

The inquest held by Coroner Crosby
Tuesday to determine the cause of the
death OF A. NJ. Price, brought in the
decision that Il was suicide. The dead
body OF Price was found in Kountze
park last Friday morning. with a re-
volver clutched in the right hand. ana
the artery I'm the left wrist severed by
a pocket knife found in the coat pocket.
The inquest into the death Of Andrew
Conn. whose body was found in the hall
of a farm house near Florence. decided
that inasmuch as no evidence could be
secured TO show that death was due to
weapons in the hands Of a person OF
persons unknown, death must have re-
suited from conn's attempt upon his
own life.