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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-07-29

THAT HE'LL
Idle GAME


By United Press.
New York, July 29-Following the
denial OF his motion for a new trial
by Justice Ford OF the supreme court,
Charles Becker, ex-lieutenant Of po-
lice. convicted Of the murder OF Her
man Rosenthal, the gambler, said to
the reporters today, You can tell the
world that I'll die game"
The decision of the court was an
nounced last night the denial OF a
new trial signifying that the condemn
ed man must die some time Friday.
Prison officials today are preparing
him for the electric chair. A spot
was shaved on his head for the electt-
rode and his cell was searched for
possible suicide implements.
Following the adverse decision of
the court. the iron nerve of Becker's
wife broke down. Becker said to the
priest who ministered to him. Il never
had Justice in this world but may in
the next. The stigma on the name of
my wife and child is what hurts"
Wife to Appeal.
Mrs. Becker will appeal to Gov.
Whitman tonight for clemency in
granting her husband a reprieve until
October, attorneys stated today. The
court of appeals will meet in October
and Becker is asking that his execu
tion be stayed until that time. Attor
neys have also asked the justice of the
court OF appeals for a writ staying ex
ecution until the court sits, but Il i
declared to be unlikely that the peti
tion will be granted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-07-29
Wife 10 Appeal.
WEATHER ELSEWHERE.

Western Union reports received at
a. m:
Texaa
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-07-29

Generally partly cloudy and hot.
no rain.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-07-29

Clear and warm, no rain.
Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
SIX MUST ANSWER
FOR DEATH OF MANY
SHIP MANAGERS OFFICERS AND
FEDERAL INSPECTORS DE-
CLARED TO BLAME

Chicago, July ga eoroner's jury
has returned verdict placing the
blame for the loss OF hundreds OF
lives by the capsizing of the steamer
Eastland in the Chicago river Satur-
day on six mem William II. Hull,
general manager of the Chicago-St.
Joseph Steamship company, owner of
the Eastland; Captain Harry Peder-
son OF the Eastland J. NJ. Erickson
engineer; Robert Reid, federal in.
spector of steamships, who gave the
Eastland license to carry $500 pas
sengers July 2; ]. c. Eckliff federal
inspector of steamships; w. X. Green
baum, general manager of the Indiana
Transportation company, lessee ot
the Eastland.
The jury recommended that these
men be held TO grand jury for in
dictment on charges of manslaughter.
The jury found that the passengers
were not in any way to blame for
the capsizing of the ship. 1t recon-
mends further investigation by the
coroner and other officers to deter
mine whether the men named and
others may be guilty of negligence or
of contributing in any way to the
cause of the disaster.
The six jurors selected py Peter
Hoffman to hold the inquest on the
victims of the Eastland catastrophe
are:
DR.. W. A. Evans, former health
commissioner.
Col, Henry A. Allen, consulting en-
gineer.
Harry Moir, hotel proprietor
J. s. Keough, coffee merchant.
Eugene Beifeld, hotel proprietor.
w. f. Bode, wholesale grocer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
c AM { " A RD { n
IN Sis i s ON A
F F|SH LADDER R
NEW HEAD OF FISH AND
GAME DEPARTMENT is
ACTIVE

1.-THE game and fish laws of this
state shall be enforced to the letter as
long as | am at the head of that de-
partment," said George Noble, game
warden, who was here today.
In Oklahoma county the warden is
having some trouble convincing the
people that the game laws Will be en-.
forced. That Oklahoma City, to com
ply with the state law, must put in a
fish ladder in the dam across the
Canadian river was the statement OF
Warden Noble today. A fish ladder,
according to Noble, is sort of run
way built from the bottom OF the
stream below the dam, over the dam
and down again above the dam to
allow the fish to work up stream. The
ladder, said Noble, can be built for
about 500.
This is a renewal of an old contro-
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
RACING MATINEE IS
CARDED FOR SUNDAY
FAST EVENTS PROMISED; GOOD
NATURED RIVALRY AMONG
DRIVERS WILL ENLiVEN

The racing matinee at the FaiI
grounds next Sunday afternoon prom
ises to be unusually interesting This
is due to the fact that good natured
rivalry exists between drivers of {
Guthrie and a Perry horse. SO. (
very fast events have been carde
and large crowd will certainly be on
hand to witness the program. Parties
from Oklahoma City Ell Reno, Cush'
ing, Drumright and Perry have re-
served seats for the day.
Guthrie horses are winning laurels
on the tracks in Kansas. Last week
Simmot Chief, driven by Dave Wilson,
won the 2:14 trot at Council Grove
and this week Sym Moko, owned by
Fred Young, took first money in the
trot at Harrington.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
.FA> sFUL WIFE WILL MAKE
LAST PLEA TO GOVERNOR
CONDEMNED MAN WILL BE
ELECTROCUTED SOME
TIME FRIDAY
(By Associated Press.l

Albany, n. Y, July 29.-The sole
hope of saving Chas. Becker's life
lies in Governor Whitman. Becker's
counsel today announced that they
had abandoned the idea or appealing
to Judge Hogan of the appeals court
for stay of execution. The gov
ernor went to Camp Whitman this
morning to review the state troops
Mrs. Becker arrived here soon after
She said she would remain to see the
governor on his return tonight
In no quarter is II believed that a
mercy plea will change the execut-
ives attitude. The governor is pos
itive of Becker's guilt. The public
entrance to the executive chambers
were closed this morning and an ex.
ira guard posted following the report
that several gunmen had arrived
from New York.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
Germans Are Halted at Gates.

London, July 29.-That the Rus
SLAMS have dealt the German allies a
severe blow in their drive on Warsaw
is now certain. Although the Ger.
mans are rushing reinforcements it is
known that the Russians are doing
likewise. The long expected arrival
of half billion dollars worth of war
munitions, shells and bombs to the
Russian army has changed the situa-
tion materially. 1t is now possible
for the Russians to put two million
more well armed men in the field
Russia has never suffered for want
of men, but has been handicapped for
want of ammunition. That has been
supplied now and the battle for
Warsaw is now assuming a different
aspect.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
THE PALE HORSE
AND HIS RIDER,
C R | N D { A 7 H
SUBJECT ATTRACTED LARGE
CROWD AT CAMP MEETING
LAST NIGHT

Taking the text: There is but a
step between me and death { |. Sam.
2O:3) Evangelist Johnson pictured
the Pale Horse and his rider to the
audience at the camp meeting last
night.
He said in part: "Death is univer-
sal, is an enemy and is every
where feared. II meets us at every
turn Of the road. 1t rides on every
passing breeze and turks in every
power, each season has its own dis
ease, its perils every hour Where
will the mighty millions be humid
red years to come. The living
know that they shall die.
we see death illustrated all around
us. POLITICALLY speaking, the day
dies.
Sweet day so cool, so calm, so bright
The bridal of the earth and sky.
The dews shall weep thy fall tonight
For thou must die
Again the summer dies and we
sing of the last rose of summer.
There is a great contract between
the death of the sinner and the
\
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
.10-YEAR OLD SON SAVES
FATHER FROM BULL

Peabody, Kan, July 29.-Berne
Williams, 10 years old, probably saw
ed the life of his father here today
when the father, farmer living two
miles northwest of Peabody, was at.
tackled by a bull. The beast had
knocked down the elder Williams
when the son picked up club and
beat off the animal Williams sus-
tanned internal injuries.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
| DC AN COUNTY
A 8 81 8 6 NJ { n 7
IS B0OST 7 [: D
PERSONAL PROPERTY RAIS-
ED; LAND AND LOTS NOT
CHANGED

Logan county's assessment went to
bat before the state board Of eqdali-
zation this morning. County asses
sor Carter and County Attorney Ar.
thur Swank appeared before the
board protestin against an increase
in the assessment After listening
to the arguments by the Logan coun-
ty officials the board began to boost
with the final results as shown be-
low:
Horses were raised s per cent,
mules 20 per cent hogs 80 per cent,
thrashing machines so per cent, wag-
ons 80 per cent and buggies 10 per
cent, diamonds and jewelry % per
cent Abstract books received the
hardest jolt being raised 100 per
cent over the assessme ent returned.
Town lots and farm lands were not
changed and the rendition as made
by Assessor Garter was accepted.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
GOV. WILLIAMS REFERS
NAKED TRUTH"

Oklahoma City, July Ex-Governor
Williams has referred applicants for
appointment to the vacancy in the
office of county commissioner in
Cherokee county to the Democratic
county central committee there. He
said to them that he seeks to have a
recommendation made that will meet
the approval of a majority of the par
ty organization as represented on this
committee.
The vacancy was caused by the
killing from abush of Charles West
chairman of the board, at TahIepuah
last week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
NEW OIL FIELD OPENS
NEAR OILT0N; BOOMING

Elmore Mckinley, secretary of the
Oilton Business Mems League and
owner of considerable property there,
says the opening of the northeast ex-
tension to the Cushing field means
another boom for Oilton. "T'he big
well brought in Thursday starts things
afresh," he said.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
WARSAW IS NOT
LIKELY TO FALL NOW
GERMANS ARE REINFORCED
AND RUSSIANS RECEIVE
SUPPLY OF AMMUNITION
(By Associated Press.)

London, July e9.-The exact status
of operations on the eastern frontier
is puzzle to students of the Warsaw
campaign. Even Petrograd is uncer-
tain as to whether the vast opera
tions between the Bug and the Vistula
rivers mark crisis in the battle or
81 only pause to allow one side or
the other to draw breath or rearrange
their forces. The Russians claim that
the Austrians have been thrown back
across the Dniestr.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
NOTE ON LEELANAW
IS BEING FTED
(By Associated Press)

Washington, July 29.-The state
department officials are today draft
ing the note to be sent to Germany,
asking payment for the Leelanaw on
the ground that it was destroyed in
violation of the Prussian-American
treaty. ANY doubt as to the violation
Of the treaty was expelled by the re-
port of the submarine commander,
who refused to jettison the cargo and
allow her to proceed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
CHARGING CRUELTY AND
NON-sUPPORT, WIFE SUES

Charging desertion, nonsppport
and cruelty, I4ovina Magoon today
brought suit for divorce against Fred
L. Magoon. The couple were married
in Guthrie in 1913 and have one
child. This child the mother prays
the court to give into her keeping.
The wife also asks that temporary
alimony, in the sum of S25 per month
for the support of the child pending
the hearing of the suit and also for
permanent alimony of $25. She al
leges that herr husband, railroad
man, is well able to pay the alimony,
drawing as much as $100 per month.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
AMERICAN MARINES
LANDED IN HAITI

Washington, d. c., July 29.-Ameri-
can marines were landed today at
Port-au- Prince, Haiti, to protect the
lives and property of Americans and
other foreigners. Rear Admiral Cap
erton advised the navy department
late last night that he had sent force
ashore from the cruiser Washington.
Rear Admiral Benson, acting secre-
tary of the navy, declined to make the
message public but said.
"Rear Admiral Caperton now has
the situation in hand
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
MEXICO CITY Poems
STARVING IN STREETS
(By Associated Press.l

Washington, July 29.-The United
States will make immediate represen-
tations to the Mexican factions, urg-
ing that food for the starving people
of Mexico City be allowed to go
through. Stories of alarming condi-
tions have reached the state depart
ment. People are dying in the streets
from starvation There is no toou
for the common class of people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
FRENCH CONSUL GUARDED
BY u. S. MARINES
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, July 29.-The French
consulate at Cape Haitien, Haiti is
being menaced by the reyolutionists.
A guard from the United States aux
iliary cruiser Eagle has been landed
to- protect it. This was cabled to the
state department today by American
Consul Livingston.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
7 VI D THOUSAND
N &c H I SCHOOLS
T Oh OKLAHOMA
SENATOR'S OWEN AND GORE
WILL ADDRESS PEOPLE
ON SUBJECT

More than 1000 teachers in Okla
homa have agreed to organize night
schools for the benefit of those who
can not read and write. These night
schools will be opened this fall when
the regular terms begin and will be
continued throughout the winter
The school will also give assistance
to those who can read and write, but
who have a desire for more learning
along the fundamental lines of an
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
MOTHER OF MOVIE
ACTRESS DOESN'T LIKE

Los Angeles, Calf, July 29.-Be-
cause semi-nude photographs of her
daughter were displayed on posters
Mrs. Edwards, mother of Margaret
Edwards, known as 1.-THE Naked
Truth Girl wrecked the advertising
display in the lobby of Pantages
Theatre today. A crowd quickly col
1ected Miss Edwards appeared in
the title role of moving picture
known as "Hypocrites," and has been
described as a physically perfect girl
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
Becker Bearing up Well.

ossining, N. ". July 29.--lBecker
lis bearing up well under the reaIiza.
tion that virtually all hope OF escap-
ing the electric chair has gone. Less
than an hour after hearing the news
last night he threw himself on cot
and made no move all night. Prep
arations are being made today for his
execution, Friday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
Court Denies a New Trial.

New York, July 29.--Justice John
Ford of the supreme court denied
new trial to Charles Becker, the for
mer police lieutenant under sentence
Of death for instigating the murder
OF Herman Rosenthal, the gambler.
This decision means that Becker
must be electrocuted on Friday.
Justice Ford announced his decis-
ion at 10 o'clock Wednesday night af-
ter he mad labored for several days
and nights on briefs submitted for
and against the application for new
trial.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
Assess Another Fine on Belgium.

Paris, July 29.-According to a dis
patch received today, another fine of
one million dollars has been imposed
on BRUSSELS by German authorities,
because of the destruction of Yep
pelin by the Allies. The shot was
fired over Belgium territory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
[ n c | AMI NO "
PREPARING F Or
A | D N c " A R
SIXTEEN NEW MUNITION
FACTORIES ESTABLISHED;
TEN MORE PLANNED

London, July 29.- Sixteen national
munitions factories have been estab-
lished in England and after consulta-
ton with the French ministry the
British government has decided 10
set up ten large additional establish
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
French War Cost is Great.

Paris, July 29-The first five
months of the war has cost France
six billion six hundred and forty
three million francs, is the report
made by the budget committee today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29
MASKED MEN LYNCH
MEXICAN WHO KILLED
(By Associated Press.)

Brownsville, Tex, July 29.-Mght
masked men last night took Mexi-
can charged with murder, from the
sheriff and lynched him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29

Oklahoma City July 29.-The state
board of equalization has been go
ing through a great many county as
sessments and the result has been
uniform increases in most classes of
taxable property. Thrashing ma
chimes and diamonds, together with
abstract books have been increased
from 20 to 70 per cent. Lands have
generally been increased about 10
per cent, while live stock has also
been made more valuable for revenue
purposes. Following are the most
recent county adjustments:
Washita- Horses. ) per cent, mules
5. hogs 10. thrashing separators 30,
wagons 10.
Alfalfa-Thrashin separators 25I
per cent, wagons 10. lands 10, town
fConffnued on Page Three
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-29

! ZEE SOME OF CUR YOUNG
FOLKS WUz AS LIGHT ON THElE
FEET AN, AS HANDY WITH A.FLr
sWATTER AS THEY ARE WITH 4
TENNIS RACQUET WE WOULDN'T
NEED NO. SCREENS IN QUE
HOUSESs
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('sAEa essd no ponunuoo)
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Classified want will sell,
trade or rent II. There are
bargains In want section.
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Classified want will cell,
trade or rent II. There are
bargains In want section.
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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-22
RAILROAD BRIDGE AT
CHAMBERLAIN BREAKS
FROM RISE IN RIVER
Cahutauqua Train Msrooned Cd
Wrong Side Of River and
Relief Called.

Chamberlain. 8. D., July 19.-While
the ch~autauQua was in session at ISL
and park, Thursday evening, the Mis-
souri, river made a rapid rise, due %
n heavy morning rains. and the rail-
road spontoon bridge was washed out.
The river channel was strewn with
heavy bridge timbers and great care
was necessary In transporting passen-
gers In the boats. About five hours
We're required to ferry the large crowd
across the river.
The train from the west had crossed
the pontoon bridge, In order to turn,
n was put out Of service for handling
n large number Of passengers from
points west Of here. Another train was
sent from Murdo to relieve this stu
alton.
AS the bridge, this time, weakened
and fell after dark. the citizens more
than ever realize the danger OF this
temporary structure and he demand Is
being renewed for a permanent rail-
road bridge here.
Thursday was the banner day al ISL
and park c~hautauqua. although h day
opened with a deluge OF rain. Special
and regular trains from the west
brought many visitors and more than
1000 persons attended each of the days
sessions. The "Kilties band" was the
principal program number or the day
and II gave good satisfaction. Campers
on the island are getting q large
amount OF pleasure, additional to the
chautauqua. In fishing, boating and
otner outing amusements. The beach
Is In splendid condition. The large au-
ditorium, recently constructed on the
island. especially for ~chautauqua pur-
poses. Is q pronounced success, both as
to general comforts and acoustic prop
critics.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-22
RAILROAD BRIDGE AT
CHAMBERLAIN BREAKS
FROM RISE IN RIVER
Cahutauqua Train Marooned on
Wrong Side Of River and
Relief Called.

Chamberlain, 8. D., July 1p.-While
the c~hautauqua was In session at Isl
and park, Thursday evening, the Mis-
souri, river made q rapid rise. due 70
the heavy morning rains, and the rail-
road pontoon bridge was washed out.
The river channel was strewn with
heavy bridge timbers and great r
was necessary in transporting passen-
gers In the boats. About five hours
were required to ferry the large crowd
across the river.
The train from the west had crossed
the pontoon bridge, In order to turn,
n was put out OF service for handling
n large number Of passengers from
points west Of here. Another train was
sent from Murdo to relieve this stu
alton.
As the bridge, this time, weakened
and fell after dark. the citizens more
than ever realize the danger Of this
temporary structure and the demand Is
being renewed for q permanent rail-
road bridge here.
Thursday was the banner day at Isl
and park ~chautauqua. although the day
opened with a deluEe of rain. Special
and regular trains from the west
brought many visitors and more than
1000 persons attended each OF the days
sessions. The "KIlties band" was the
principal program number of the day
m II gave good satisfaction. Campers
on n island are getting a large
mount OF pleasure, additional to the
c~hautauqua, In fishing, boating and
other outing amusements. The beach
Is In splendid condition. The large au-
ditorium, recently constructed on the
island, especially for c~hautauqua pur-
poses, Is a pronounced success, both as
to general comforts and acoustic prop
critics.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-22
WOMAN REscUEs TWO
MEN FROM ANGRY BULL

6pearfish. s. D.. July 19.-The Chris
tenson family, living near here, had
an exciting experience with an angry
S-year-old bull, and as a consequence,
two members OF the family are recu-
perating from serious hurts and the
bull has changed owners The bull
weighs LOO pounds, and has been a
pet on the Christensen farm since II
was q small calf. put when Ole Chris
tenson went into the animals stall and
placed a rop about the bulls neck, Il
became angered and attacked Christen-
son. Unable to get out Of the stall
Christensen climbed into the manger,
being assisted in his effort by a bunt
from the bun, with the animals whole
LOO pounds behind II. Alfred Chris
tenson came to the assistance OF his
father, and the bull knocked him down
and was goring him when Ole Chris
tensions eldest daughter, sister to Al
fred, came to the rescue. and with a
.,three-foot steel pinchbar succeeded in
keeping the bull off until the men could
escape. Both men were severely
bruised and injured. and the young
woman welded the pinchbar with such
force II was broken in two, but she
managed to escape unframed. ,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-22
WOMAN REscUEs TWO
MEN FROM ANGRY BULL

spearfish. 8. D.. July 1s.-The Chris
tenson family, living nea here. had
an exciting experience with an angry
S-year-old bull, and as a consequence,
W members OF the family are recu-
perating from serious hurts and the
bull has changed wners. The bull
weighs LOO pounds, and has been n
pet on the Christensen farm since II
was a SINAI calf, but when ole Chris
tenson went into the animals stall and
placed a rope about the bulls neck, II
became angered and attacked Christen-
son. Unable to get out of. the stall
Christensen climbed into the manger,
being assisted In his effort by a hunt
from the bull. with the animals whole
LOO pounds behind 1t. Alfred Chris
tenson came to the assistance OF his
father, and the bull knocked him down
n was Roring him when Ole Chris
tenson's eldest daughter, sister to AL
fred, came to the rescue. and with a
ee-foot steel pinchbar succeeded in
keeping the bull off until the men could
escape. Both men were severely
bruised and injured. and the young
woman welded the pinchbar with such
force II was broken in two, but she
managed TO escape unframed.