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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-23

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-23
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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
HOME LIFE ON TEXAS
FARMS IMPROVED
Work of Short Course This Week Beneficial to
All Kinds of Agriculture and to
Home Economics.

College. Station, Tex. July 30
Home life on Texas farms is going to
be improved as the result OF the in.
structson given in the home economies
division of the short course for farm.
ers and farm women. which closes
Saturday at the A. 4 NJ. College.
Slxty-fye women from Texas farms.
nearly half Of that number being
county agents in home demonstration
work. have attended these demonstra-
tions and lectures. which have dealt
with every phase OF home making.
The first lectures begin at o'clock
in the morning and the school does
not close until 8 o'clock.
Here are some OF the subjects
which have been covered both by
practical talks and by demonstra.
tlons: Household convenienoes. prin.
ciples Of menu making. sewing. poul.
try. vegetable gardening. breakfast
preparation and serving. the school
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30

lunch basket. canning. food for grow.
ing children. insect pests in the gar.
den, preparation and serving dinner,
feeding and caring for the sick. diet
In relation TO diseases. butter making.
preparation and serving supper. pat.
tern making. infant and child feeding.
home Identification. sanitation. and
ether such subjects.
Special features have been the lee.
lures by Miss Jessie Harris OF the
Sam Houston Normal at Huntsville.
on the feeding OF the sick.
Miss Bernice Carter. State agent in
charge OF home demonstration work
at the college. has given demonstra.
tons in sewing and in canning.
Miss cornelIa Simpson OF the A. q
VI. extension service has been IN
charge OF demonstrations In cooking.
In addition to the visitors who have
attended there has been a large at.
tendance on the part OF women from
Bryan and from the college.
Students in the short course were
the guests OF the college today at
barbecue served ON the campus. All
OF the residents OF the campus were
invited and met with the students
for social hour.
In a game OF baseball between the
county demonstration agents, who
are meeting at the college. and the
students at the short course Thurs.
day afternoon. the demonstration
agents were victorious. the score be.
ing to 4.
II. II. Williamson. State agent in
charge OF boys club work. announced
today that In the hGg-calling contest
between members Of the clubs. James
Ray OF Brazos County was the win.
ner. u. Goldsmith OF Wood County
won pair OF fine spurs when he cap.
tured the horse-saddling contest. He
saddled the horse and mounted him
in forty seconds.
Al the evening session Dean E. ].
Kyle OF the school OF agriculture will
speak on "The Farm Home"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
tBy Associated Press.1

ossining. n. Y. July 3o.-with a
photograph OF his wife pinned secret.
ly over his heart and with a nerve
mistaken ami with the words OF the
litnay on his lips-"Have mercy on
us."-Charles Becker died in the
electric chair this morning. II took
three shocks to kill his powerful
frame.
Just before death he left this last
statement:
I'm the teeth OF those who con.
demned me. and In the presence OF
my God and your God. proclaim my
absolute innocence Of the foul crime
for which must die. You are now
about to witness my destruction BY
State which Is organized to protect
the lives OF the innocent. May Al.
mighty God pardon everyone who has
contributed in any decree to my un.
timely death. Now. on the brink Of
the grave. ! declare to the world that
] am proud to have been the husband
OF the purest and noblest woman that
ever lived-Helen Becker. This ac.
knowledgment is the only legacy I
can leave her"
Mrs. Becker. on leaving the prison
shortly before o'clock this morning.
said she would never rest until she
had exposed the methods used to con.
Wet her husband.
A negro murderer, Samuel Haynes.
was electrocuted Immediately after
Becker.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
WENT To ELECTRIC
. CRA|R NERVES UNSHAKEN
Three Shocks Given to Extingush Life of Pow.
erful Frame-Proclaimed Innocence and
Prayed Forgiveness Of Executioners.

ed nothing new to his late confession
and statement duplicating a number
OF others. Becker was brave TO the
last and although he never said SO
II was known that he never gave up
hope Throughout the prison the
grapevine news editorials were In
favor OF Becker. who II was believed
was not fairly treated by the gam
bling fraternity. who II Is believed
framed him up. Becker was in reality
scientific CRATER. lie was assigned
to police duty at the head of the
strong arm squad to suppress gam.
bling, and was trusted by the heads
OF the department. When he received
orders from Commissioner Waldo.
who gave him orders direct as his
right hand and trusted man. Becker
went to get the orders. wen, to see
hon" Tim Sullivan. former Con.
gresham. leading member OF Tam.
many Hall, who was reputed to be
able to do anything he pleased with
the police and underworld element
Of the metropolis. Sullivan was al
this time State Senator. Sullivan
with Long Pat" McCarren and Sena.
tor Grady were the leaders Of the
third house." or invisible govern.
ment." or black horse cavalry" They
introduced the strike bills against ell
corporations. who had to "see" them
to purchase immunity. They are ell
dead. Becker would get orders to
close a gambling house. He would
see Tim Sullivan. who would issue
the Instructions that Becker would
follow Sullivan controlled the gam.
bling combination. He would put
Becker after his opposition. Many
thousands OF dollars we're traced to
Becker and he never sought 10 ex.
plain this sudden acquiring OF wealth.
His wife has been loyal to him. and
unlimited sums OF money have been
spent to save him. Becker admitted
Continued on Page ~
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
CANDIDATES MUST
COMPLY WITH LAW
Five Thousand Dollar Limit for Each
Aspirant-semi-Monthly Reports
Required Under Oath.

Austin. Tex. July 30.--Candidates
from Texas for the United States
Senate. Of whom there are already
nearly half a dozen. will have to com.
ply with the provisions of the act OF
the Thirty.third Legislature which
limits campaign expenses, according
TO John G. Mckay. Secretary Of State.
He has planned to notify such candi.
dates OF the requirements OF this law,
which limits campaign expenses to
$1,000 for each aspirant. with an ad-
ditional allowance OF $1,000 for a Sec
ond primary. II II Is necessary. Semi
monthly reports are also required to
be made Of all disbursements and two
weeks after an election Ia held sum.
mary OF all expenditures shall be
made. each report to be made under
oath. The campaign committee of
each candidate Is also required to file
detailed reports with the county clerk
in the county In which the candidate
resides. The act provides severe
penalties for violation Of its provi-
slons.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
GERMAN AV|ATORS ARE
NOW READY TO STRIKE.
Fears Held for Safety of Russians French Min
lister Wounded-Pope Tries for Armistice.
Agents Foment Strikes.

the charge that agents OF foreign
government have tried to foment
strikes among american workmen on
munitions and among sailors and
longshoremen.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
GRAND CIRCUIT MEET CLOSES

Detroit. Mich. July 3o.-The blue
ribbon event OF the Grand Circuit
meet win be brought to a close here
today. Never before have such
horses been brought together as have
tried for honors here this week. The
contests win be finally decided upon
the point system. which is most gen
orally approved and meeting with
universal favor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
CITIZENS HAVE
D|SAR|MED REBELS
Port Au Prince Quiet Again After q
State Of Anarehy-publie Safety
Committee Organized.
tBy Associated Press.l

Washington. July sO.-A commit
tee Of public safety organized In Port
Au Prince. Haiti. has disarmed the
rebels and the city is quiet.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30

Sing Sing. \. Y. July 30.-Charles
Becker, who has made one Of the
hardest fights ever made for his life
and failed. was executed by electrocu.
tion early this morning. Becker add.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
Hour Of Execution.

New York. July 30.-Charles Becker
was executed at 5:55 O'Clock this
morninc.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
IBy Associated press.l

lBy Associated rress.l
London, July s0.-German aviators
are lowering over Warsaw and every
apparent preparation is being made
to abandon II.
Among the allies there is some
worry whether the Russians will be
able to save their armies from partial
destruction In this retreat.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
French Minister Wounded.

French Minister Wounded.
tBy Associated Press.l
Paris. July S0.-The former French
Minister Of War. NJ. Messimy. was
severely wounded while fighting In
the vosges. in command OF a bat,
talon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-30
Trying to Secure Armistiee.
tBy Associated Press.l

Berlin. July S0.-A Madrid dispatch
claims that the Pope is preparing to
try to secure an armIstice through
the episcopates OF the bellIgerents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19
Matteawan for at least a month.

Supreme Court Justice B1Jur. s1gner of two writs of habeas corpus in Thaw's behalf. said today upon the conclusion of g. conference between himself, counsel for ThaW, the sheriff of New York County. the warden of the Tombs Prison and representatives of the state attorney generals office, that Thaw's attorney could, by means of securing adjournnent, delay the final hearing upon the first writ. se- cured early in the week, until April
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19

this morning, after a brief illness. Mrs Roman had been in good health until very recently and the news of her death shocked a. widespread ae- quaintarce. A native of Bridgeport. she had resided here continuously Siie was an active member Of sLs Mary's church. Surviving her are her husband. manager of ReilIy's grocery store in Pequonnock streets Ter mother. Mrs. Sarah Fee, ana ene brother. John Fee. Of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19
Design Van Dyke

In Delft blue such as the famous potterie< of England haveabeen able to produce in theil own inirNable manner, depicting Dutcl Water seenes fIe coast life of HollandA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19

Five members of the crew of the American cotton steamer Evelyn. sunk by a mine in the North Sea. reached New York from Brenlerhaven on the steaner sMatanzas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19
WORKMEN's COMPENSATION LAW AMENDMENT IS
 PASSED IN N. Y. ASSEMBLY

Albany. N. Y, March 1s-The pro- posed amendment to the workmen' s conapafsa4fon law to permit direct settle4d sof injury claims between er1pIos CTS and employees passed the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19
3 minor oRgnse.

77
 Do1an was arraigned and he wouldn't or couldn't answer questions In fact, he indicated that he can't even hear them. A deaf and dumb sign language expert will be procur- ed as an interpreter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19
WILL. HAVE TO GET
 SIGN LINGUIST FOR
 CASE OF MIR. DoLAN

John Dozan, who told-or rather wrote to--Jufge eonenlia t1ats morn ink in taaa city court that he hvea at sssseh street, Derby and ssHaet street, fin court because he Isated 11e is
 deaf and dumb. He WAS ktslrsed with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19
.THAW STILL SAFE
 FROM MATTEAWAN

New York March 1s-As the result of various writs and orders sworn out in his behalf and the resultant legal tangle, Harry Kendall Thaw is in no danger of being returned to the state hospital for the criminal insane at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19
Kill Dust Vacuum SVVeep

assembly early today by a vote of s2 to 54
 The bill will go to the Senate to- day for passage under an emergency message and probably will reach the governor tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19

1e, and John B. stanchfIe1d, Thaw's chief counsel. said he intended to make such moves. |
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-19
OBITUARY
MARY A. ROMAN

r Mary A, wife of John A Roman. died at her home, 121 Ann street.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09

fully known more and more persons
stopped TO read the bulletins Total
strangers got into conversation. not to
argue. which has been customary of late
around the Park Row bulletin boar
hut just to talk about the war disaster.
which seemed to have had a stunning
effect on most of them.
Not since the sinking OF the Titanic
had so much pressure been placed on
THE SINS telephone service. The regu-
lar bu~aess calls were interspersed with
calls from outside places, not alone from
points in this city but from places in
Connecticut. New Jersey and Long
Island. Even yesterday many persons
on the other end OF the wire wanted to
know II the report OF tho sinking OF the
Lus>'auia was true Others wanted to
know how many had been lost. Persons
who had friends on board the vessel
anXlously inquired II those persons were
among the passengers who were saved.
AS fuller reports OF the sinking came
10 this side OF tho Atlantic II was pos
sihlc for THE SUS 20 give more news 10
those who called on the phone yester-
day. The fact that THE EVENING SUN
contained the very latest news from the
other side in its latest editions did not
prevent people from calling on the
phone practically the entire day
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09
TURN TO SUN FOR
TRUTH OF SINKING
Thousands Read Bulletins
Others Keep Telephones
Busy.
EAGER WATCH FOR NEWS

THE SUNS bulletin board and te,c-
phone service were the two most popular
Redlums in the city yesterday. as they
We're on Friday. for furnishing informa-
ton regarding the sinking OF the Lusi-
tania. Roth were used extensively by
persons seeking later Information than
that supplied by the newspapers
From the time that the first report of
the sinking of the big liner was received
THE SIN kept the anxious ones in
formed OF the very latest news by post
ing the bulletins on the board In front
Of THE SUN Building and answering in
quiries received over the phone. when
ever 1t was possible to do So Some
times the tremcndotS pressure on the
phone service prevented the operators
from giving as full information as they
would have If conditions had been nor
mai.
All OF yesterday. from the time the
hrst rush OF people came from the
brooklyn Bridge and the subway station
in city Hall Park THE Sun bulletin
board was scanned by hundreds OF anx-
ious persons eager to get the slightest
hit of - that told about the sinking
AS thc~day wore on and the extent Of
the sinking of the liner became more
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09
GRIEVING MOTHER
WAITS FOR RIPPER
Sits All Day Watching in Be-
lief lie Will Return to
Beg Forgiveness.
KNIFE HANDY If NEEDED

A strong conviction that within a
short time the murder of little Charlie
Murray will return to the scene OF his
crime, exhausted and begging forgive
ness. has so obsessed Mrs. Murray. the
mother of the dead boy. that she sits
all day behind the barred door OF her
home at go First avenue, waiting for
the knock 10 come. The crime has so
unnerved her that she constantly keeps
a long bread knife on the table near the
door with which TO protect herself IL the
dreaded ripper" should suddenly re-
turn.
''Since my little hoy was so cruelty
murdered" said Mrs. Murray yesterday
afternoon, II have been thinking that
some day thu murderer will come back
throw himself at my feet and beg for
giveness. T. have "rmly believed that
from the first night and when ! received
n letter the other day from Jack the
Ripper telling me that he intended to
commit another crime and then end his
life, my conviction was strengthened.
sit here and wait for him each day. He
Ia probably roaming the streets now
thinking and broodng over his crime
and when he becomes thoroughly ex-
haustcd he win give himself up to me-"
Inspector Faurot admitted yesterday
that the police had made little progress
in the case during the last few days
New leads that were uncovered led the
police only TO disappointment and yes
terday went by without the arrest OF a
single suspect.
A knife at first thought to be the one
used by the ripper" was found in
the morning by William j. Rounds, an
engineer on the roof of the Lighte Bros,
Mineral water plant at 500 East Thir-
teenth street, 1t was "A hunting knife
with a buckhorn handle and "A slightly
curved blade, nine inches long. The steel
was rusted and several dark stains on
the handle and blade were thought to be
blood. Inspector Faurot said the detec-
tives searching the ncighborhood of the
crime have found many weapons on the
roofs of buildings and in areaways
where they have been discarded
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09
BILLY, MA And RODEY
ALL RECEIVE GIFTS
Three Collections to he Taken
To-day. as S27.255.l6 Is
Not Enough.

PATERSON. n. J., May s.-Billy Sunday
NJ to-night's gathering In the Taber-
naclo said II Seemed like Christmas he
cause the platform was covered with
many gifts for BILLY. Ma and Rodey.
The gifts included a basket of fruit, six
silk shirts and an overcoat for Billy
several bouquets of roses. materiai for
making shirtwaists and silk for Ma and
bouquet and baton for Rodey
At the afternoon gathering I47 nit
the trail and In the evening SOS, making
total of 655 for the day. The collec-
tons for the day amounted to s757Se.
which brings the total to $27.255. 49, This
total does not cover the expenses and
three collections will be taken to-mor-
row.
BILLY Sundays subject was Hidden
Among stuff" He said IN lot of YOU
fellows and women could he greater than
Paul was In his zine II YOU wpre not
hidden among the stuff-society Jewelfy.
| diamonds and limousines-so no one can
break through You are buried under
politics and infdeiity, In cruelty, demi.
! Johns of whiskey. Sunday baseball. sun
| day golf and literary clan trap"
! In making a plea for better men and
women he said: I'VE wan, more Girls
who think more OF the cradle than they
do OF the ballroom. who can wash dishes
| as well as they can play n piano. who
| can cut dress well as cut a tango.
who can smile az sweetly al hons as
on the street and who would rather
marry a workingman than a cigarstts
smoking fat footed dude"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09
TWO DROWN AS FLEET PASSES
Row bont Capsiscs After R~inR
Taken In Tow by TuR.

watched the fleet go by from row
boat were drowned when the boat was
capsizcd in the Hudson River below
Thirtieth street yesterday. According
to the story told to the police by me
two survivors, Thomas Driscoll aud
Michael Mcclure. their companions vera
Garry Fink Of il5 West Fifty second
street and Frank Brady of $50 West
SiNtieth street.
The boat had heen taken in tow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09

But the essentials OF the case have
smmered down n this Will Justice
Andrews decide that public printing tes-
Nmony Is admissible a. showing that
NJ Barnes used his political influence
N get rich contracts for printing firms
IN which Mr.. Barnes was financially
Interested,
u the testimony and evidence rs ad-
Ti''sl. justification of the alleged libe!
VIII have been shown in part and Il
would be the recognized duty OF the
justice TO give the jury free hand in
determining whether or not Col. Roose-
N''s accusations are to be considered
tru'hru'.
v m" printing justification evidence
" ruled out next Monday. there would
ne little for the jury to determine exI
c'o' the size of the judgment Mr.. Barnes
would receive. little for them to ponder
90" except evidence offered in mitiga-
f'n Of the alleged libel.
Mp harnes's counsel are confident to-
rS1' that the testimony will he stricken
or col Roosevelt's counsel seem
equally confident that it will he retained,
Tho Coloners advisers are banking on
fr'ng their whole case before the jury.
t''o they believe that verdict for
Colonel would be probable and that
v" worst they could expect would be a
so grcernent
Ny FAIRNESS advisers are relying
n"'0r upon their hope that Justice An
o.'"s viii find II necessary to charge
". Jury that Col Roosevelt has merely
gated the alleged libel and that
~ lagos. in whatever amount the jury
II 20 fix. must be awarded to Mr.,
Ilrros.
For tho first time in three weeks. very
-" ''rsors cared TO discuss to-day the
p 0ts Of the trial. The news OF tho
s.0EinS Of the Lusitania and the drown
VII ~ many Americans overshadowed
Vt. Barnes Roosevelt controversy
Justice Andrews. the principals In the
case their lawyers and everybody con-
'"''"d with the suit were eager only 10
t'' fresh details OF the disaster. Mr.,
mes and the Colonel held short con-
f''r'cs with their lawyers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09
TO RETAKE MEXICO CITY.
Carranxn Plans 10 Open Ira mo II
ObrcgOn Wins Again.
Special cable Despatch TO TnH Sun.

VERA CRUZ May S---If Gen. Obregon
defeats villa again In the battle that
Ia near at Aguascallentes Provisional
President Carranza will order the retak-
ing Of Mexico city and open traffic be-
tween this port and the capital.
Tno troops defending Tampiru are
holding off tho Vi,,istas at Ebano and
have retaken PanucO, recently lost to
the Conventionalists.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09

by a railroad tug. but was capsizcd
by a sudden tightening OF the line.
All four men fell into the water. Fink
disappeared. while Brady struggled with
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09
Photograph by Sc hoor~ph~
A. City

noughts with only four big guns would
have t. drop out. Capt A. l. Niblack.
commanding the Michigan. WAS lad up
yesterday, having strained his back.
The greatest curiosity Of the crowds
along the river hank yesterday was
shown for the submarines off l34th
street. Hundreds OF persons who had
read OF periscopes had never seen them
They saw them Yesterday. and they were
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09

attracted to these low lying sea fighters
because OF the destruction they have
wrought in the war. including the sink
ing OF the Lusltania.
The fleet viii be illuminated again TO-
night. There will he special fee, ser
vices n many Of the city churches to-
day. Charles II. Sheriff.. chairman Of
the Mayors committee ON religious SER
vices for the men. said last night that ne
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-09
Length Of the Trial,

II Is now estimated by the LAWYERS
for each side that the case should he
~ the hands OF the jury by Nav II.
ole week from next Monday
Mr. Barnes has about thirty wit
nesses TO put on the stand. None Of
these IL 10 he questioned at length. The
most important witness for the plain
IN Will be the plaintiff himself. and
Ms counsel expect that he will be on
the stand the large part OF next week
This much is known regarding what
VIII be the general line OF his testi-
moni--that Col. Roosevelt did not testify
from accurate memory or truthful
Knowledge when he said he had had
many private conversations with NJ.
Barnes. in which the latter admitted
domination of the Republican organiza.
ton, Of legislators and public Officials.
end In which he gave his opinion tina,
TIRE people should not be permitted to
run their own Government
" is ted also that Mr. Barnes will
tell the jury that Col. Rcosevelt's rela-
tons with Senator Plat were not those
~ man who was trying to get n boss
~ recognize the will Of the people. but
me relations Of a man who was subser-
went 10 a boss and who did not insist
mat the rights of the people should
J." upheld against the demands OF spe-
e!al privilege corporations