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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
ONE KILLED ANDAMERICANS MNOTES FROM 4HOLNESs CAMP
THREE INJURED; MEXICO FED NATIONS ARE |NEET TING CLOSED;
BOMB EXPLOSION ON MULE AEA SNGSS HANDS WAS BIC SUCCESS
.LANS|NG'S HANDS.
GERMANY NOW ASK THAT
SHIPS BE LABELED ON
SIDES

Washington, d. c., Aug 5.--Three
notes from Great Britain and one from
Germany, all dealing with the com
mercial rights of neutral nations in
war times, were before Secretary
Lansing last night. Arrangements are
being made for their publication
simultaneously in Europe and Amer
lea, in accordance with diplomatic
etiquette.
The British notes probably will be
given out for publication Wednesday
morning and the German note for the
following day.
The first British note is long com
defending the Allies eff
forts to suppress trade between their
enemies and neutral countries, even
by the stoppage Of abnormal com
merce through the neutral countries
of Europe adjacent to the Teutonic
allies.
The second note of the series deals
'rort'nued on Page Eieht)
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
BlERER ENDORSED
FOR FEDERAL PLACE

Oklahoma City. Aug. 3.--Hndorse-
ments have been made by manX
Democrats of Oklahoma, including
the supreme court justices and most
of the commissioners, urging the ap-
pointment of A. g. c. Bierer of Guth-
rie to vacancy on the bench OF the
federal court of claims at Washing
ton. Mr.. Bierer has long record
of activity in the courts Of Oklahoma,
having been judge in territorial days.
He was offered the position Of at
torney to the Usage tribe by com
missioner Sells year ago, but de-
clined the place. IT is understood he
has the Endorsement of both United
States senators from Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS
FOR AID EXTENDED BY
GUTHRIE, ADOPTED

Sunday was the last day of the Ok
lahoma state holiness camp meeting
in session at Mineral Wells park. AS
was expected it was big day and
large crowds attended the services.
Rev. johnson and Prof. Yates we're
at their best and preaching and sing
ing was as good as any ever heard
in Guthrie. The evening sermon was
on the Second Coming of Christ"
Taken up along the lines of the tree
Of prophecy The evangelist dwelt
upon the European war as one Of the
signs that the time of Christs com
ing was near at hand and urged men
and women to prepare for that com
ing Evangelist Johnson also made
a plea with the citizens OF Guthrie
that they would join the churches of
the city in their union meeting plan
ned for this next fall, and expressed
his desire that it would be a great
meeting.
The evangelist expressed himself
time and again that he was not a
church fighter, but great believer
Continued on Page Eighty
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
ALLIES MAKE PROGRESS
AGAINST TURKS IN STRAITS
FRENCH AEROPLANE BOM-
BARD STRASBURG; BRIT
ISH SHIP TORPEDOED
(By Associated Press.)

London, Aug. 3,-The Teutonic ar
mics are being held by the Russians
west of Warsaw, but are making pro
gress elsewhere on the eastern front
according to statements made from
Berlin and Vienna.
The most determined attack is di
rected against Wyszkow. 30 miles
northwest of Warsaw.
Pursuing the policy to cut off COM
nunication, heavy German forces are
attacking the railroad linking Ostro-
lenka with Warsaw on the Petrograd
line
The latest dispatches from War
saw received by the Associated
Press correspondent, shows the con
ditions are much better than was be-
fore believed.
The dispatches say the people arc
returning to their homes and that
life in the capital, is resuming its
normal condition, although all prepa-
rations are made to eVacuate the
French and Belgian cansulates, theil
affairs having been placed in the
hands of the American consul
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
NEW GAS AND OIL
FIELD OPENS UP

Ponca City, Okla, Aug. "a gas
well in the eastern extension of the
Ponca City field caught fire last night.
completely destroying the rig. This
well is five miles southeast of Tonkawa
and promises to be a good gasser if
not an oil well. A new rig has been
ordered. This well will be drilled
deeper for an. oil test The depth now
is about 1900 feet 1t is being drilled
by Benedum & Trees. Much interest
is being displayed as to the result of
this well as favorable return will
mean a large area of territory to be
drilled into.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
BAD NEGRO BOY
GATHERED IN BY POLICE

bud" Wilson, dead game negro
sport, was grabbed by the city police
last night on charge of disturbing
the peace Of the people of south Sec
ond street A half pint bottle of
booze, razor, poker chips and a
vicious looking knife were found in
his pockets when he was searched by
the officers at police headquarters
He will be before his honor Judge
Nissley in police court at the 5
o'clock session and will probably be
given good chance to display his
abality as a weed chopper.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
'sNOWB|RD" THOUGHT SHE
OWNED FEDERAL BUILDING

Alice ColIan, well known police
haraeter and a "dopeyr took on an
overplentious supply of the SNOW
last night and raised a rough house
in her part of town, She was taken
in charge by Captain Baxter of the
police department and is now cooling
of in the bowels of the city bastile
She told officer Baxter that she
would sell the federal building and
sue him for false Imprisonment
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
Battling in West Fiercely.

Amsterdam, Aug. 3.-iHeavy fight
ing is in progress on the British front
near Ypres, according to kilograms
received from Courtrai, Belgium. The
boom of the great guns have beer
heard there for many hours, follow
ed by a steady stream Of the wound
ed, who are being removed from the
field 1t is reported that the British
have received heavy reinforcement
and WILL aided by the French, at
tempt to annihilate the German con
tingent on the west front.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
VIRClNiAN PAYS $4,000 IN
MEN. MONEY TO GET $3.50
IN COIN

Winchester, Va, Aug. S.-ifIenry
W. McVicar, a Winchester man, who
went to Mexico with relatives and
several friends about twenty-five
years ago and established a hard
wood furniture factory and a large
pottery, has been forced to abandon
his interests for the second time with
in two years and has returned to
Winchester.
He left Mexico City June s with
500 other refugees to escape the in
tolerable conditions existing there,
which, he declares are growing worse
all the time. He and the other refu-
gees had an eventful journey to Vera
Cruz, but large body ~of soldiers
guarded them from attacks by rowing
bandits. In places' where the rail-
road had been destroyed they we're
conveyed in wagons and automobiles.
Mr. McVicar said today that condi-
tions in Mexico are as terrible as
ever and he sees little hope for them
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
FATHER DEAD FROM FALL;
SON DUMPS WHEAT ON HIM

Abilene, Kan, Aug. 3.-Henry Swa-
der, mill employe at Enterprise, was
instantly killed in a fall from the
top of 75-foot elevator bin there to-
day. Not knowing of his fathers ac-
cident, son dumped two loads of
wheat on the body. Worried over his
fathers absence, search was insti-
tuted, which resulted in the discovery
of the body two hours later
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
CITY POLICE GRAB ENOCH
M'GILL; BOOZE CHARGE

City police swooped down on Enoch
McGill again last night and caught
him with the goods on, SO to speak.
Enoch conducts a business at 502
south Second.
The place has been under surveillance
Of the officers for some time. Nc
Gill will be tried this evening ia po-
lice court on charge of violating
the city ordinance with reference to
having booze in possession with in
tent to sell.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
GOVERNMENT EXPERTS EN-
PERIMENTING WITH A
NEW HIGH EXPLOSIVE
(By Associated Press.)

Philadelphia, AugJ3 -One man was
killed and three others badly wound.
ed when an explosion occurred in the
the experimental bomb proof depart
ment of the United States arsenal
here. 1t is understood that expert
ments were being made with high
explosive shells. An investigation
mas been ordered.
1t is known that the government
has lately been experimenting with
some late discoveries in high explos-
ives, that have been kept very secret.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
GUTHRIE MAN WILL
INSTALL death CHAIR

Archie L. Mitchell, well known
Guthrie electrician who has been
away for several months doing cleo
trical work for the state, spent yes
terday evening in Guthrie and left
this morning for McAlester where he
win install the new electric chair at
the state penitentiary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
Florida Fruit Man Here.

JOAN Russell, the Big Florida fruit
man, came in from Texas yesterday
and is busy lining UP the scores of
peach growers whose crop he will
handle. He has been advertising
Guthrie and Logan county peaches
extensively and will bring a big lot
Of cash track buyers here next week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
British Whip Turks in Straits

London, Aug. S.-TAe crest of the
ridge of the Gallipoli Peninsula has
been gained by the British, and tho
general position of the British in the
Dardanelles is much improved Mon
day night, in fierce engagement the
Turks were badly beaten and thous-
ands reported killed. Much ground
was gained by the British.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
s8l PERSONS,
ElSTLAND VICTIMS
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, Aug. 3.-That nine hund-
red and eighty-one persons lost their
lives in the Eastland disaster, is
shown in the final figures. One hun
dred and forty-one bodies have not
yet been recovered Investigations
are being held by Secretary Redfield
state and federal grand juries are
proceeding.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03

London, Aug. 3.-The British steam
er, RAMA, was sunk by a German
submarine today. The place Ile
steamer went down is kept secret,
under the new order, preventing the
disclosure OF the working ground o.
German submarines. Only eleven of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
COOLEST AUGUST
DAY IN HISTORY OF
WEATHER BUREAU
(Ry Associated Fress.)

Kansas City, Aug. 3.-The mercury.
this morning equalled the lowest
weather bureau record for August.
It registered So degrees at six O'Clock.
The cold will last but one day is pre-
dicted
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
ROAD WORKING CON-
v|CTs RIDE IN JOY WAGON

McAlester, Aug 1.-Two convicts
employed in road building spent yes
terday in McAlester They hired a
chauffeur to take them to the road
camp and when mile south of, the
city held him up and robbed him of
all his money. Warrants for their
arrest are in the hands of the sheriff
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
Alrmen Rcmbard strasbura.

Paris, Aug. IA flotilla of Anglo
French aeroplanes bombarded Stras
burg today. The planes dropped
twenty-five bombs. The extent of the
damage could not be ascertained.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03
MANY DIE FROM
CHOLERA IN WAR ZONE

Paris, Aug 3-A dispatch from
Geneva says that during one week Of
July, 1855 cases of cholera were re-
ported and l7S deaths resulted there
from in Hungary alone.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03

Classified want will sell,
trade or rent IL. There are
bargains In want section.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-03

Classified want will sell,
trade or rent Il. There are
bargains In want section.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
WOMEN ASK WILSON
TO HOLD US. WHEAT
National Housewives League APP
peals to President Embargo
Shipments Abroad.
SPEAKS FOR 100000 HOMES

WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.--A telegram
reached the White House late today from
Mira Julian Heath of New York. of the
Housewives' league, who said that speak
ing for 10000 American homes. she urged
President Wilson TO embargo shipments
Of wheat abroad that the supply might
be conserved TO keep prices normal in
America.
Mrs. Heath's telegram was as follows
''The National Housewives league, rep.
rcsenting 10000 American families. with
organizations In every state in the union,
appeals 10 you. In view OF the situation
regarding wheat and flour. TO take drastic
measures at once 10 protect your people
even, n necessary, TO place an embargo on
these products.
1--WE are facing a crisis which needs
your serious consideration and action. I'm
less q way Is devised to protect our peo-
pie. suffering such as this country has
rarely felt will ensue.
"our bumper crop will avail but little
for the producer or consumer unless
Washington intervenes for their protec-
ton"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
Pope Visits Injured
in Hospital Without
Leaving the Vatican

ROME. IAN. 15.-some OF the news
papers announce that Pope Benedict in
visiting tho wounded at Santa Marta
hospital left the Vatican, thus interrupt
ing the traditional imprisonment OF the
pope always adhered 20 by Popes Plus
~, Leo and Plux X, after the fall OF
tho temporal power, meaning thus to
protest against the occupation OF Rome
In reality the pontiff did not leave the
Vatican. but passing through the apos-
tollc' palace inside of Sc. Peters he
reached tho hospital without touching
Italian soil. Iiis predecessor did the
same thing when he visited the wounded
brought TO Santa Marta hospital after
the earthquake in Megsina.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
MAN DYING FROM HUNGER
EATS UNTIL HE is SICK

While arrangements were being made TO
take care OF him temporarily, William
Westman. a Swedish laborer who had
eaten nothing for two days, made an on
slaught upon a food-laden table at the
salvation Army headquarters last night
and ate 80 much that Police Surgeon
Tamislea worked for two hours afterward
20 save his life.
Westman came to police headquarters "a
chief OF Detectives Maloney. who thought
at first that the man was intoxicated. and
he soon found then that instead OF beine
drunk the man was dying from hunger.
He was immediately taken 10 the SAL
walton Army Industrial home. and. while
Captain Kline was arranging for prOpeI
nourishment. the man fell upon a table
set for several men ana devoured every
bit OF food IN sight. In few minutes he
was deathly sick.
After Police SURGEON Tamisies had re
viyed him Westman told his story
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
Voorhees, Parade in
New York is Fizzle

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Thirteen unem-
ploycd men. accompanied by more pO-
llcemen than their own number, marched
TO the city hall in Manhattan To-Day from
Brooklyn. The handful OF men IVES all
OF the force Yariously estimated at from
1900 20 5000 who. according to an
nonncement made Yesterday. were TO
parade and demand work from the city
officials at meeting In the board OF
estimate rooms.
Upon arrival az the city hall the march
ers were dispersed by the police. Later
they reassembled in City Hall park.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
Japanese Propose 4
to Send Volunteer
Army to Aid Allies

TOXIC, Jan. E.-The promoters in
Japan of what has been called the
volunteer movement" have issued n
manifesto IN which they announced their
intention of dispatching an army corps
to Europe. To this end they are ap-
peaIing to both Japanese and foreigners
for funds.
The manifesto says that as Lafayette
helped the United States and Garibaldi
helped France. so the Japanese wish TO
assist the allies. Great Britain, Russia
and France to terminate tho misery of
war and restore peace to the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
Unemployed Butte
Miners to Organize

BUTTE. Mont, Jan. 1b.-More than 300
unemployed miners, who assert that they
have been blacklisted by the Anaconda
Copper company. will meet here tonight
10 effect organization OF all the so-called
blacklisted men in the Butte district. A
number OF these men. at a meeting last
night. urged movement for general
strike.
The Anaconda company has issued a
statement saying II intends to employ
law-abiding residents OF Butte. but that
It refuses to employ men who counsel
personal violence and sabotage" OF
those ''who seek 10 disrupt friendly" re-
lations between employing companies and
labor organizations.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
PLAYERS WANT In
ON BALL LAW SUIT
Lee Msgee Asks Leave to File Inter
vening Petition in the
Case.
SPEAKS FOR FEDERAL MEN


CHICAGO, Jan. l5.--Asking that the
scope OF the suit brought by the Federal
league against Organised Base Ball be
widoned to include the Individual players
in the Federal league. as well as the
league itself. Lee Magee, manager OF the
Brooklyn FederaIs petitloned the United
States district court this afternoon for
leave to file an intervening petition in
the case.
The Brooklyn manager adopted the Pc
tition OF the Federal league in it's original
bill. and. according TO his counsel raised
the same questions as the leagues suit.
but from the players standpoint. lie
asked the court especially 10 adjudicate
the relation which the player holds to
organized Base Bali.
Players Contracts cited.
The contract signed by players in Or
ganlzed Base Ball were cited and the
court was asked to determine whether
tho agreements amount TO violation OF the
laws against enforced servitude, peonage
and tho right OF every citizens to enter
into free contract
In an affidavit accompanying the petit
tion Joseph Tinker. manager of the Chi
cage Federais. related that no had been
sold three times by Organized Base Ball
without being consulted as to his wishes.
The affidavit Of James Walsh. filed in
the original suit. contained the allegation
that the letter OF Sam Il. LAchtonhein
censured him for forsaklng Organized
Base Bali and warned him that he would
be blecklisted for three years.
More Affidavits Filled.
Nine more Affldavits, charging grIev-
ances against Organized Base Bail. were
were filed by the Federal league in sup
port OF It's antitrust suit against leading
bodies operating under the national agree
ment Among the affidavits was one
made out by James ]. LAllis, vice presi-
dent OF tho Jersey city club OF the Inter,
national league. which Il within the pal,
OF Organized Ball.
The Lillia affidavit affirmed thai
Harry w. Knight, former shortstop for
the New York Americans and at one
time with the Jersey City club, had beer
unable TO enforce contract with tbs
Yankees and although he had appealed
10 the National commission had failed tC
obtain redress.
Mike Doolan. shortstop for tho BaltI
more Federals, in an affidavit testified
that be was told he could not accompan,
the Globe trotters last winter unless h
had his life insured for $1,000 in favor o.
the Philadelphia Nationals. Doolan de
clined. Finally Manager McGraw OF tn,
New York Nationals agreed 10 pay IN,
premium.
Abe Marks and Edward Truellch. en-
ployes AZ the Baltimore Federal grounds
made effidavits that they had seen sp,
perchod on the roof OF the Internatlona
clubs grandstand Just across tho street
trying 10 count the attendance at tn
Federal park.
Other statements were. from Jane
Walsh OF the Baltimore 'Federais. Lloy
Il. Richart. secretary OF the FEEDERS
league; William Albaagh. ticket selle
for the Baltimore Federais; Gus Tin
OF the Baltimore team and Herbert Juu
formerly pitcher for the Chicago Ma
tionals.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16

WASHINGTON. Jan. ib.--(Special Tele-
gram)-Nebraska postmasters appointed;
Brock Nemaha county. William III.
ZentE: Violet. Pawnee county, Mira Il,
Cornell.
south Dakota rural letter carriers APP
point John " Kelly.
The Postoffice department. has accepted
the proposal OF John O'Neili TO lease new
quarters for the postoffioa at Albion.
Neh.. located on the south aide OF Main
street, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
University Place
At "Y" Gym Tonight
Plays High School

Tommle Mills basket ball lads win
battle with the University Place High
school team at the Young Mems Chris
ton association tonight and a hot CON
fiict Is predicted. The Omaha lads are
picking up in their team work ana hope
10 record victory. University place
has always been a strong contender In
state basket ball and never fails to have
a fast and singery team.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
erroneous. The following was the re-
Souvenirs for Braves.

The players Of the Boston team are
wearing the worlds champion buttons.
presented by the National commission as
Souvenirs Of their wonderful victory.
The button is similar to that which was
presented to the Red SoX when they &c
feated tile Giants in 1912. 1t is gold with
a wreath on the outer edge and a dia-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16

from this state il the reunion as planned
Is to be held.
Amend the Highway Law.
Amendments to the highway law will
be suggested early in the session, but
they will in the main follow the recon-
mendations of the State Highway COM
mission and be in perfect harmony with
the general principles of the law. The
commission has advised that a number
of important changes be made. The
convention of boards of supervisors has
also Endorsed plans for changes. But
there will be no attempt made seriously
to repeal the law.
Actual Vote on Governor.
The announcement of the footings on
the canvass of the vote of the state OF
Iowa for governor and lieutenant gov
ernor was made today for the first time
The only previous figures obtainable
were unofficial in character and very
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16

AMES. la. Jan. 15.-(Special Telegram
--Dirccicf Williams OF AIncs today signed
q CONTRACT with Coach STACY OF Chicago
university FOR a base hail game between
the CgcIonos ana Aar0Ons On the state
-'@i4 Anil lG ca IL
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16

BEATRICE. Neb.. Jan. i5-"six" Nc
Dopneny. one 81 Beatrice's leading pitch
crs with Last years State league team,
has been sold 10 the Charlotte. N. c..
team IN the North Carolina league He
s. p ycars 81 age and ia a resident OF
Anienc kan.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
BANKERS BEAT CHURCHMEN
IN FAST BASKET BALL GAME
CIIIIRCIl


Omaha National Rank Reserves beat
the Grace Lutheran church basket ball
team Thursday night. AZ 20 Is. Lineup;
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
queen Of spala TIA. scarlet Fever.

MADRID Jan. 15.-(Yis London. III
MAS made known In Madrid this after
noon that Queen Victoria OF Spain Is
confined TO her apartments with scarlet
leYer.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16

mond I'm the center. and the wordA
| 'Worlds Champions. l9l4' in enamel.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
nenartment orders.

Announcement Ads bring good results
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16

from this state if the reunion as planned
Is to be held.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-03-10
MOORE SUED
FOR DIVORCE

Lawrence l.. Moore. the most
prominent jeweler in Seattle a few
years ago. and now treasurer OF the
ID. J. Morrison Development Co.
which is digging for oil in Ballard.
was made defendant In divorce suit
filed by Mrs. Elsa ID. Moore Tues
/ Gay.
The couple were married April
"a. 1904. in Seattle. They have A
daughter 2 years old
Mrs. Moore alleges that she went
70 Baltimore in 1909 and then TO
New York. upon the understanding
that her husband was TO join her
there.
He failed TO show up. she alleges.
and for the past year he has also
failed 10 provide for either herself
or the child.
She has been dependent. she al
leges. upon her mother and sister
and was compelled TO borrow money
for serious operation she under
went at New York.
Divergent tastes and incompati.
bility are further grounds urged
for the divorce by Mrs. Moore. She
saws there is no community prop
erty TO her knowledge. and she asks
for $50 month alimony until her
husbands income should permit a
larger amount.