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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
COURT REDUCES TERM
Lyon Will Get Out In One Year and
Life Sentences Of Three Others
Were Affirmed BY the Court.

The two-year-term OF j. NJ. Lyon In
the penitentiary Is modified 20 one
year by the criminal court OF appeals
IN an opinion by Justice Armstrong,
though the Judgment OF the lower
court is affirmed with the modifica.
ton OF sentence. Lyon was tried ON
charge OF assault on ID. j. Weddle
with a deadly weapon. Lyon claimed
self-defense, though II was testified
that both men had their knives open
at the same time. The case was ap-
pealed from the district court Of
Wagner county
The case OF the city Of Kingfisher
against II. H. McFaodden was dis
missed ON the same ground as given
In recent case In Oklahoma City.
The city was given an adverse judg.
ment by the county court.
Life sentences OF Major Wesley
Jones Lewis and Simpson Lewis, all
Creek Indians, convicted Of the mur.
der OF John Asbury in November
1911 are affirmed In an opinion by
Justice Doyle II was shown that the
Indians killed Asbury and placed hi,
body on the railroad track. The case
came up from 1.-The Mcintosh county
district court.
In an osinlon by Justice Armstrong
the sentence Of thirty days in Jai
and $50 fine given Nicholas Baily by
the stephens county court for violating
the prohlbitory law, and that OF stev,
Shannon of Mcintosh county Of a fin,
Of 800 and and sixty days In Jail ar,
affirmed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
ASKING CHEAPER RENT
Legislature Wants TO Hear From
Those Who VIII House the State
Departments for Two Years.

The house expressed its willingness
to hear propositions from owners Of
every office building In Oklahoma
City who desire to submit bids for
housing the state departments for the
next two years when It passed with
out opposition resolution by Hun
ter OF Choctaw providing for the ap
pointment of joint committee Of
three from each house to investigate
the subjects Of rents and to report
its recommendation back to the house.
Representative Hunter declared
fAat proposals have been made to
members Of the legislature that will
save the state $4,000 year In the
housing Of state departments
There viii be absolutely no oppo.
sition to this resolution II this house
Is possessed Of the information that
| now hold In my hand declared Rep
resentative Ewing Of Logan. ''The
state has paid out since June, 1910,
the enormous sum of $ll7549.12 for
rentals Of departments IN oklahoma
City, according 10 these figures fur
nishcd me by the board Of public NJ.
fairs
When the resolution reached the
senate, consideration was put Off n.
m the next legislative day
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
TRY TO AMEND
PRIMARY LAW


Republicans ever since statehood
have been trying to run the Democrat.
ic primaries by going into the voting
booths and supporting our weakest
men," declared Senator Charles Bar
rett Of Shawnee in supporting a ma
jority committee report that the Suth.
erlin bill seeking to regulate primary
elections do pass.
The bill was opposed by Republican
members Of the senate who through
Senator Curran brought out minor
lty report seeking TO kill It, The mat
ter was left pending without vote on
the question OF adopting the minority
report when the senate recessed at
Il 80 this afternoon.
The bill would require any party,
I'm order TO secure the nomination OF
any OF its candidates to cast for each
Of these candidates total OF forty
per cent Of the entire voting strength
OF the party on the positions for
which such candidate was running and
In the district In which he was can
didate, az registered In the next pre-.
ceding general election Senators
Sutherlin and shaw explained that the
chief object Of the bill was TO prevent
Republicans and Socialists from yot.
ing In the Democratic primaries and
attempting to control that party.
Senator's Buckner and Barrett de
clared that Republicans went into
the primary In the last election and
voted for Democrats whom they did
not intend to support In the general
election.
Democratic senators also charged
that Republicans and Socialists had
ignored the primary election law and
nominated by referendum or conven-
ton methods 80 that they might be
left free TO 90 into the Democratic
primaries,
Senator Burford Of Logan county
stated that the Republicans had chos.
en- the convention method merely be
cause II was impossible TO get good
candidates TO make n primary contest
when there was little chance OF elec
ton. He declared that he fayors q
strict law that will prevent members
Of any party participating In the prl
mary Of another, but declared that IN,
sutherlin bill would not accomplish
this result and is manifestly unfair Il
the minority parties. He expressed
the opinion that 1t would react upor
the Democratic party II enacted ant
he defeated under a referendum yot,
| Of the people.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
CASE RECALLS
OLD LYNCHING
Henry Pruitt Il RemAnded TO Custody
Of Sheriff In Decision Of Old Case
On Court Of Appeals,

The lynching several years ago Of
four men at Ada, when they were
strung up with ropes IN Il livery stable,
Ia again called to mind In hahens
corpus proceeding disposed NJ hy the
criminal court of appeals today In
which Henry Pruitt *. remandcd to
, the custody Of the sheriff N Poututoc
. county, who has been at liberty uu q
$1,000 bond.
Prultt with A. WashmoOd i n
Miller, clint Pruitt, Il. u. BurwpIl aud
h. 7. Afford was arrested and rhnrg
el with the murder OF Hen Collins
which occurred In 1909, n year prcvi
aus to statehood, and before any Of
the eastern side Of the state had been
districted into counties. In the case
of Prultt habeas corpus proceeding,
were brought in tue district cOut af
ter statehood for his release. The
court allowed the writ and placed him
under $4,000 bond.
At the time Of the killing the terri
tory In which Il occurred was under
the jurisdiction of the United States
and II was contended IN taking the
case 10 the criminal court of appeals
that the district court did not have
jurisdiction OF the matter This ques
tion has not been determined by the
higher court. The criminal court Of
appeals however holds that the dis.
trict court OF Johnston county has
jurisdiction to try the case against
Pruitt aud orders the habeas corpus
duashed and Pruitt remanded 10 the
custody Of the sheriff The opinion
is written by Justice Doyle.
Miller aud Burwell were two " the
victims Of the lynchlng party at Adn
-Four men being held IN the county
jail were taken from the officers he
fore daylight one morning and strung
up to cross-bcams In livery stable
nearby The men acted 30 quickly and
noiselessly that the people of the town
did not know what had happened for
severnl hours after. Members OF the
lynchlng party were never publicly
identified, and none arrested.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURERS
FACING A SERIOUS PROBLEM

BASEL, Switzerland Feb. 20
Swiss manufacturers are facing sc.
rious problem growing out Of the con.
gestiOn Of traffic at Genoa, Eight
hundred thousand bales " cotton are
piled on the wharyes and an immense
variety of other merchandise has been
held up owing to the stoppage Of
freight traffic on the st GOthard-
Simplon railway.
The accumulation Of goods has be
come so great 1t may be four months
before freight is delivered In the
meantime the manufacturers must
meet the heavy storage charges
The Italian state railway admins
tratiOn announces there is a shortage
Of 10000 cars.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
SHUT THEM OUT
OF AUDITORIUM
Teachers Say They We're Promised
Meeting Place and that Effort Was
Then Made to Keep Them Out.

Alleging that all outcrOpping Of the
fight OF the Oklahoma City school
board turned up at the initial meeting
OF the Central Oklahoma Educational
association yesterday, members OF
the association today accused C. G.
Hudson, president OF the school board,
and Principal j g. Masters, Of unfair
dealing They allege that although
promised the auditorium OF the high
school by the board as Il whole that
the president, taking the power IN his
own hands, attempted TO keep them
from holding their meetings there Fri.
day When approached by the Off
cials they say Hudson professed no
knowledge OF having given them per
mission to use the auditorium. The
association men finally were able to
clear the auditorium OF students and
proceed with the meeting.
The association progressed accord
ing to schedule this morning and af
tcrnoOn Nearly 1000 teachers are
now In the city and though not ms
many as were expected are present, the
showing IL good Excellent addresses
have been made, good points discussed
and II is believed that the convention
win show favorubly others held
here.
The reception held at the Lee
Hucklns last night was pronounced u
decided success 10y those present. A
large number of the city teachers met
the visitors and mingled together for
an hour. The city superintendent and
his wife, Mrs Fred Sutton and other
prominent school teachers and patrons
were In the receiving line. Clark @
Hudson, president Of the board OF ed
ucatlon. WAS not present.
The meetings today we're according
to schedule the general sessions being
held In addition 20 the departmental
meetings A feature Of the general
session yesterday was scathing re
buke Of the medler In any branch OF
school activity, which was contained
In an address by Prof. p. Q. Smith
! OF Edmond.
He defined the meddler and trouble
maker as the worst blight of schOo
system There are some men, he AZ
serted he felt he simply had 10 knock
and by 80 doing shattered really gooC
systems by knocking a good Idea. Hi
talk almost directly had a bearing OF
the school troubles that have beer
stirring the city lately.
The association convention will
close tonight II is believed by al
that the good results Of the conven
ton win work well for the teacher
in the twenty.three represented coun
ties. ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
FARMERS IN GARFIELD
STILL HOLDING TO WHEAT

ENID, Ok, Feb, 20 Returns by AZ.
Sessors In Garfield county show that
a considerable amount Of wheat In still
IN the hands OF the farmers compared
with year ago In Buffalo township
y Is shown that year ago the farm.
era there had 100 bushels Of wheat ON
hand at this time and now there are
over 10000 bushels yet IN the grana
ries Although many horses have been
scld 10 this county on account Of the
European war, there are yet n large
nsnnber In reserve, according to the
asDensor's reports
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
LONDON JURY DIsAGREEs
IN TRIAL or SIR RENALS

LONDON, Feb, 20-The jury has
disagreed In the case OF sir James
Renals Bart and Henry MRther, alias
Walter g. FurnHld Of San Francisco
charged with obtaining credit under
false pretenses. The defendants were
released ON ball.
Sir James Is son OF the late Sir
James Renals, nj one time lord mayor
lof London. Mather, alias Furnald
was arrested In New York In Septem,
her, 1913, charged by the police with
'swindling operations.
Early In December Of last year
Mather and Sir James Renals were ar.
rested In London on n charge OF cop.
aplracy to defraud the public by meahA
OF bogus money Lending scheme.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
FRENCH.

PARIS, Feb. 20.--The official state
ment issued this afternoon by the
French war department says.
In Belgium the enemy bombarded
Nieuport and the dunes.
His batteries were effectively
countered by ours The Germans seem
to have employed their entire forces
in yesterdays attack against MS on the
Ypres After q heavy bombardment
Of our positions the Germans attack
ed with the bayonet, but were re
pulsed and our artillery held by It's
fire, the reserves, which were to have
supported the first line attack. The
German losses were very high.
From the Lys TO the Olse aud on
the Aisne, In the region of Berry
Au-Bac great artillery activity pre-
vailed"
1T II confirmed that the enemy s
losses In the campaign Of the last few
days have been considerable
According to statements of prison
ers battalion has been destroyed
"On the heights OF the Meuse to.
wards night yesterday the enemy de
livered his fourth counter attack
against the trenches which we took ut
Les Epargnes. This attack was beaten
back like the three preceding ones, by
our artillery.
"m the NOsges the enemy continued
unsuccessfully his counter attack on
Hill 607. south OF Lusse South " La
Fecht, the enemy succeeded In gain.
Ing footing on the eastern spur. Fight
ing continues at this point where We
had an advance post Rain ana snow
are falling In the Yosees
GERMAN.
BERLIN, Feb. 20 The officinl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
AUTO SPEEDERS
NAME OFFICERS
FurlOng Of San Antonio VIII
Have Charge of Races Here
Next April.
WILL OFFER GOOD PURSES

Officials for the auto speed races
that will be held here April 20I and
22 were selected at u called meeting
Of the members Of the Southwest
Auto Racing association at the Lee
Hucklns hotel at noon today. W. j.
Furlong OF San Antonio, Tex, premier
auto referee Of the American AutOmo-
bile association, win be- the man In
charge Of the races In his capacity Of
referee Fred j Wagner of Los
Angeles, Cal. xtartcr NJ W. Clark, j.
+. Seyforth and W. C. Dean, timers
Andy Binns and Fred shaw techni-
cal committee, were chosen as his
helpers.
In the selection " officials the as
sOciation members believe that they
have chosen 10 represent the Ameri'
CHn Automobile association as good
II not the best corps Of men avail
able Furlong, the starter, Is an old
hand at the referees game and In the
efforts of san Antonio to get the races
that will be held here, Furlong played
not little part
FurlOnE u Good Man.
II Is believed that his annexation
10 the list Of officials ~ the race,
here will mean not only a great benc
lit to the affair itself but will brinp
10 oklahoma City u great number OF
people Of his town that would other
wise not take great deal Of Interest
In the race
Tint Furlong Is sure 10 be record
booster In San Antonio the officer
feel assured Wagner the starter, has
been professional starter for th'
past ten years. He has started greal
majority 0f the worlds greatest races
The formal application To The
American Automobile association fol
sanction to the races was filled on
and sent to the association headquar
ters today. The fee for this Is $500
which was taken from the treasury
despite the fact that all The stock ha'
not ~ yet been sold The spirit o
success IL strong I'M the minds Of th'
association member and the step wa
taken with the assurance hy residen
r. n. Carhart that the men " TN
city who have not rs yet subscribed
would do ~ In the near future
Purses TO Re Large.
The first days races win he he'll
for Oklahoma entries only The en-
trance fees decided upon today wa
$50. the purse 81 OOO. which will b
divided into four parts, 80, % 10 an,
10 per cent Of It being awarded to IN
leading four contestants. The dlstanc
of this race was set at ninety min
miles.
The second days race, the free 10
all, allowing entries from all parts o
the world win he for purse o
$1,000. an entry fee Of 800 and vii
be 20l miles or G7 laps Of the pre-
posed course.
The race IL assured said r. +
Carhart, president Of the association
at the luncheon today. 1T will b
a great success and as things nov
stand merits the strong support OF IN
citizens Of Oklahoma City. II can
fail to be big success as long AZ me
Of the sort that htyc been aiding tn
association keep up the good work.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
TAKE HALF DAY
RECESS MONDAY
Appropriations for Back Pay Of Those
In Game Wardens Department Left
Out Of Pending Bill.

The house In committee Of the whole
this morning killed the senate bill by
Watrous, making deficiency appropris-
tlons from the game fund for ex.
penses and salaries Of deputy fish
and game wardens for the three
months preceding the abolishment Of
their offices.
The bill also carried deficiency ap-
preparations for payment Of moneys
due to the Wallace Evans game farm
and other persons who had rendered
services for the game department. All
Of the provision for salaries and ex-
penses Of the deputy game wardens
were voted out Of the bnl and then Il
was killed by an unfavorable report
Of the committee Of the whole.
The house this morning voted to
recess Monday from II Y. m. to 2 d.
m. In observance OF Washlngton's
birthday and TO devote a page OF the
house journal for the printing Of a
resolution presented by Representative
Brown Of Carter county lauding the
first president
The original resolution called for q
recess for the entire day, but this met
opposition and II was amended. Some
Of the members desired to adjourn 10
accept an invitation 10 the legisla.
ture 10 attend the state convention Of
Young Mems Democratic clubs a,
Muskogee ON Monday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
FRENCH HOSPITAL CORPS
Is CAPTURED by GERMANS

PETROGRAD, Feb. 70 Reports
from wilma U~nr the East Prussian
frontier report that inmates Of the
French hospital NJ Petrod tell Of the
capture by the Germans Of French
hospital corps, With the exception OF
Manager Richard and Dr. Kopp, who
were absent from the hospital at the
time, the entire CORPS including Chief
Surgeon CrcSson, II IL said were tnken
prisoner
The corps, which had been univer
sally commended for It's exceptional
service. had been engaged since thC
beginning Of the war In sending fly
ing detochments to the front and had
been almost constantly under Ger
man fire.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
ON THE WAR IN EUROPE

statement given out by the German
army headquarters says:
I'm the western theater Of the
war:
Strong French forces Yesterday at.
tackled the German positions In the
Champagne region 10 the north Of
Perthes and TO the north Of Les Me
nils. All attempts to break through
the German lines however, failed.
In some places the enemy entered into
the advanced German trenches where
fighting still continues, Otherwise
pthe enemy was repulsed and suffer.
ed heavy losses.
ITO the north OF vsrdun, a French
attack also was repulsed. Near Com
bres, preparations for renewed French
attacks We're made by violent artillery
bombardment
Fighting still continues In the
VOsges, The Germans stOrmed the
enemy's main positions OF two kllo.
meters on the heights to the west Of
SulEern and also on Reichsackerkopf
TO the west Of Muenster
"A battle for possession Of the
height to the north OF Muehbach is 90,
ing on Metzerland and Sandernach
have been occupied by the Germans
after battle.
"ln the eastern war arena:
I'm the district TO the northwest Of
Grodno and TO the north OF Suwalkl
there has been no important changes
To the southeast OF Kolno the
enemy has been driven back into his
advanced position OF Lomzau.
South " Myszyniec northeast Of
prlasnySz and east Of Racyionz there
have been engagements Of local
character From the south " the
Nistula there is nothing new to re
port"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
ss.eeo.oeo IN TOLLS FROM
PANAMA CANAL IN SIX MONTHS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2o-Up to
February 2, after the Panama canal
had been In operation thirteen days
short OF six months the total amount
OF tolls received passed the s2,OOO,OO0
mark
Interference by the European war,
with the expected flow Of business
through the canal was indicated by the
fact that during January os vessels
passed through, being one less than
during December.
The total amount of cargo transport
ca In January set new record Of
44SS07 tons, making total OF 2,lg2,.
$50 tons passing through the canal
from the date Of its opening up to Feb
ruary I. f
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-20
FIRST COUNTERFEIT RESERVE
NOTE Is POORLY MADE

WASHINGTON Feb. 20-The first
counterfeit Of federal reserve note
has appeared It IL a s. note Of the
Dallas federal reserve bank printed
from poorly etched plates, the secret
service says, ON two pieces Of paper.
with silk threads between The note
Is a quarter Of an inch shorter than
the genuine, and Chief Flynn says
is such poor piece Of work II should
he detected readily.