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The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
Great Financial Endowments to
be Probed by Federal Commission

New York. Jan. lS.-Sa muel IN
termyers. testitying today before
the investigation of the federal in
dustrial relations commission into
the great incorporated philanthropic
institutions asserted that the share
holders in corporations that have
eeen re-organized by banking inter
ests have absolutely no voice in the
managements. the directors and
trustees being controlled by the
banks until question affecting la
Dor conditions could almost be de-
cided from one office. He stated
further that the ''illicit gathering"
of large amounts of none yhai
caused much poverty and that the
concentration Of power and capital
was grossly unfair TO labor. timer
such conditions. he said. the trade
and labor unions have no chance
successfully to combat the wishes Of
capital.
AS remedial measures ATr. Under
myer advocated the establishment of
federal labor exchanges. compulsor.'
salary regulating, insurance against
sickness, accident and unemployment
and federal regulation of corpora
ton controlling large amount of cap
ital and the abolition of proxy vot-
ing by the nanciers desiring to domi-
nate the industry. Samuel I'm
termyer, the first witness on the
stand by Chairman Walsh at the o3-
ening of the Federal Industrial Re
lations Commissions hearing here
today, discussed socialism and social
istic charity at SO melenEth. i'te
latter he asserted was necessary If
the people We're to receive relief. The
large charitable foundations, Mr..
Untermycr thought, We're ably man
aged and did much good but should
operate under federal rather than
state charters.
Speaking of the concentration of
money, Mr.. Untermycr said he knew
of banking interest which. thru
the reorganization OF 'nsoivenJ rail-
roads. had come into the control OF
100000 miles of railroads in the
United States.
When such situation exists,
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
WYOMING WOULD HAVE
UTILITIES COMMISSION

Cheyenne. Wyo.. Jan. iS.-TNo
bills for the creation of a public
utilities commission were introduced
in the Wyoming legislature today.
Both provide that the commission
shall have power to regulate all pub
lie utilities. A bill was introduced
in the house to prevent u murderer
iDheritinG the estate or collecting
the life insurance Of his victim.
The senate voted to adjourn from
Wednesday, until saturday afternoon
to give the members opportunity to
attend the horse show in Denver and
Il meeting Of Shriners at Itawlins.
Wyo. The house probably Will take
similar action.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
DRyS LOSE AGAIN
IN SENATE ACTION

Washington. Jan. 1S.-The senate
defeated today, 40 to 3S, the motion
to suspend its rules for consideration
of a prohibition rider to the district
of Columbia appropriation bill.
two thirds majority was necessary
to suspend the rules prohibiting gen
cral legislation in appropriation bills
and the motion failed to receive even
n majority. Debate has lasted five
days.
After the cote Senator Shepard
stated he would make no further ef-
fort to press the prohibition issue in
connection with the District of Co
lnmbia bill. but would bring it up
either as a separate measure or as
an amendment to some other Dill
Eighteen Republican and nineteen
Democratic senators and one Pro-
cressiye voted for the motion to sus-
pend the rules.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18

The witness said. the shareholders
have no power at all in the manage
ment of the roads; the directors and
trustee were controlled entirely by
the banks.
THE concentration of power and
capital OF any kind is grossly unfair
to labor"
Mr. Walsht questioned Mr. Inter
mycr about the Colorado, Fuel and
Iron Company.
1t has been testified" the COM
missioner said. that a certain large
financial interest did not control the
company because it only held 40 per
cent of the stock
THAT is preposterous," replied the
witness. 1.-The stock is listed on the
exchange and many shares are in the
hands of brokers. 1t would be neces-
sary for large financial interest to
When it wants to do anything with
the corporation il Just sends around
to the brokers and gets the proxies.
Mr.. Untermycr said that it was
rare when directors running cor
poration from New York knew any
thing about the business. They arc
lust fignreheads." he said.
Referring again to the four foun
dations under investigation and to
his declaration that they should op.
crate under federal charter. Mr.. Tn
termyer said They should not be
given a perpetual charter. There
should be limit to their size. They
should not be permitted TO accumu-
late income. There should be gov
ernmental representation when the
time comes for replacing the present
trustees"
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
Session
Record
is Good
Colorado Legislature Gets
Down TO Serious Business

Denver. Jan. lS.-The appoint
mcrt Of house and senate commit
tees and the Introduction Of minor
hills constituted TIE chief work ac-
ecmpliHhed at the second weeks sas-
SION of the iDcntirth general ASSEM-
bly, CT Colorado. Inaugural ceremo-
mics held the center OF interest early
IN the week ann cay sho~; sessions
We're held in the senate and house on
The remaining days
With the appointment of commit
tees. however, the way was cleared
for the real work of the session. Joint
sessions of the house and senate fin
ance commit S were helu and the
short appropriation bill is now In
shape for early disposition.
That prohibition and Industrial
matters will occupy a prominent part
in the deliberations of the Colorado
legislator was indicated by the ap-
pointmcnt of senate committees on
temperance and industrial relations
These are new committees and are
expected to prepare and present
measures calculated to enforce the
provisions of the prohibition amend
nlent. passed at the last election, and
draft plan to forestall labor con-
troversies in the future similar to
the recent coal strike.
The adoption oy the senate of the
rules of the. preceding assembly as
accomplished by the combined vote
of the conservative wings OF both
Republicans and Democrats. 1t is
stated that working agreement"
Ia ;ii,,,faaSoG wi.a Tefe.onee 70
the general program OF the admins
tration.
Daily cabinet meetings are II
feature of Governor Carlson's admin.
istration. Aside from the state Off
Gals who regularly attend these con-
ferences, Governor Carlson plans la
ter to include in the meetings. Chair
man Stewart of the house, l,epuDli
can Senate Leader Williams and the
chairman of committees having inn
nortant legislation in charge.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
SAYS ENGINEERS
ARE BETTER PAID
Than GOVERNORS

Chicago, Jan. lS.-Governors Of
seven states of the Union could make
more money sitting in the cab of 4
locomotive on some of the rush OF
the western railroads chan they now
receive in the executive chairs of
their respective states.
This statement was made here to-
day by James NJ. Shechan, attorney
for the western railways, whose en-
gineers, firemen and hostlers are de-
manding higher wages and better
hours. in outlining the railroad side
OF the case to the board of arbitra-
tion. Presentation of evidence for
the men began November 90. 1871.
and was completed today. after
which Sheehan made his remarks.
Sheehan went on to say that the
annual salaries of these governors
are smaller than the wages received
by some of the locomotive engineers
OF western railroads. who ask wage
increases which Sheehan said would
hhouHt ~ Stb,uVu,OtV 4 year.
"Of the 1000 men whose wages
for the entire year to June 30. 1913,
will be shown" Shpehan continued.
There is a maximum OF $3.126.20 for
passenger engineers: S3.342,30 for
freight engineers: $1.152.20 for pas
senger firemen and Sl,S90.32 for
freight firemen. Against these the
governors of secen states receive
$4,000 year or less. while those Of
seven other states receive $4,000.
These wage demands" the law
men on Approximately 10000 miles
Of railroad. On the basis of the
month in which they were present
ed. the added expense would be
S3.70O,0O0 Or about IL per cent Ap-
piled to the total payroll of the COM
pG.,yies affected for the year. this
would mean nearly SIo.03O.000.
More than 5000 more miles wer"
operated by the affected roads in
1914 than Ia 1910. yet net opeiat-
Ing income after taxes in 1914 was
SIS .00U,O 900 less than in 1910, and
nearly $4O.0Oo,Ooo less than in
1913"
Cross examination was eliminated
and the recording of testimony ac-
cclerated in every way possible at to-
days session of the western railways
arbitration board in an effor, to rush
to a conclusion the side Of the loco
motive engineers. firemen and hostl'
crs who seek wage increase.
This forenoon's. testimony dealt
with mechanical stokers. discipline
and education of engineers and fire
men, electrification of railroads and
standa rdi ization of wages. Warren
S. Stone of the engineers said he en-
pectcd to finish this afternoon and
Mr.. Sheehan for the railroads was
ready to open as soon as Stone fin
iShed
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
RELIEF FOR
STRICKEN
ITALY

Rome. Jan. lS.-.iescue work
throughout the wilderness Great ed
by the earthulake last Wednesday
continues slowly and under great
difficulties. Each excavation server
to verify earlier reports OF the prob
able casualties, though here and
there, despite the fact that five days
have elapsed since the catastrophe,
living victims are being released
from their prisons of crumbling plas-
ter and fallen timbers. Thousands
of soldiers and civilians, including
many members OF the nobility, gradu-
ally are systematizing the relief
work and are getting food and shal
ter supplies over the obstructed roads
to stricken towns and villages. The
rclief work now, however, oyershad
ows the rescue efforts
The Pope. according to the Osscr-
vatore Romano, has sent aid to all
the bishops of the diorcscs in the
earthquake zone. A fund of 10000
900 lire ISi, ,0OO.OUUD has been re
ccived by the Pontiff thus far. About
100 refugees. 1000 of them in
One estimate of the property loss
says it will exceed 300 million lire
(SGO,O0O, ,OOO). No official figures
are as yet available.
In dozens of villages, citizens who
escaped with their lives are still in
poignant fear that new shocks Will
tumble their bindings about their
heads and are camping out to avoid
further danger. Gradually, however.
the seismic disturbances are lessen
ing, and none has been reported since
yesterday.
The greatest care is being "Ner-
cised to avert disease apidemiCS
threatened by interrupted water sup
plies and the abnormal manner in
which the people are now living.
Physicians are putting health meas
ur"s into effect.
Avezzauo. Italy. Jan. l>--Frcsh
troops reached the earthquake arena
today and the work of rescue was
continued with energy. Particular
attention is being directed to pulling
down unsafe walls. which constitute"
a danger to survivors and rescuerS.
The soldiers present an eNtraor-
dinary appearance Entire dctarh-
mcnts come from the runs as white
as miIlers. They are covered with a
fine plaster dust.
II is interesting to note that the
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The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
Carlson n
TO End
Lobby
Inaugufates New Policy for
State Institutions

Denver, Colo. Jan. 1S.-Thc day
of lobbyists in behalf Of state insti-
tutions and departments is past.
says an order issued by Governor
G. A. Carlson today. The order di-
reefs the heads of all state mstitu-
tions to forward their reports and a
statement OF what financial appro-
priation the institution needs 1t
Informs them that they will be sent
for to appear before The legislative
committee and iustruCts them mot
to maintain any kind of lobby. eth
"r directly or Indirectly. The or
der applies to all departments and
bureaus of state government with
headquarters at the capitol The
governor estimates that the enforce
ment OF the order will save three
weeks of time of thci legislative seS-
sion. The short appropriation bill
carrying 1897 ,N5G.l0 to provide state
expenses for December, January,
February and March, was reported
to the senate today. The total Is
ABOUT S150.OOO less than two years
ago but it is pointed out that il does
no carry the item of $4,000 water
defense fund and that the Ht-t of
constitutional amendments
last fall is about $4,000 as compared
with 10000 two years ago. 1t was
said the short appropriation bill does
not contemplate any change in state
government for the four months but
that any cuts will appear in the long
appropriation measure.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
WILSON APPOINTMENTS.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Thc presi-
dent sent to the senate the following
nominations: To he receiver of pub
lie moneys at Vale. Ore. Martin y.
Fegyty of Jordan Valley. Ore: to be
registers of land offices. Dallas c.
Weyand of Craid. colo, at Glenwood
Springs. Colo: Joseph r. Carruth Of
Blackfoot. Ida, at Blackfoot, Ida +;
Nathaniel Campbell of Portland.
Ore. at Portland, ore.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
RIVAL FACTIONS
OCCUPY MEX.
CITY

Washington. ain. 1S.-When Gen.
eral Gutierrez left Mexico City yester-
day morning he took with him most
OF the troops garrisoninG the capi-
tai. State department advices indi-
cate that Gutierrcz's present COM
mand is 5000 strong and officials
here infer that few soldiers remained
in the capital from the fact that the
first act of General Garcia. the new
provisional president, was TO utilize
the police force temporarily for mill
tary purposes.
The state department is particu-
larly ANXIOUS to know whether Gut
ierrez had abandoned all claims to
the provisional presidency or had
gone to Hachuco with part of his
cabinet to set up government there
in defiance of the conventionalist fac
tion in Mexico City.
So far there has been no confirma-
tion of reports that Villa and Ia
pata have broken off friendly rela-
tions. Villa is on his way from
Aguas Calientes, where he has for
midabIe army assembled, and is en-
pected to enter the capital today. rs
rart OF the garrison remaining in the
capital is said TO be made up OF Ia
raia troops. the report of breach
between the two leaders soon Will be
put to practical test.
A telegram to the state department
dated January l6. o a. m. from Mex
leo City. states that all business
houses were closed and uncertainty
existed as to what faction controlled
the city. Another telegram sent at
C p. m. the same day said the reason
for the sudden departure of Cutter
reZ still was unknown. The COVER
nor of the federal district had given
assurances that there was no cause
for alarm in the capital. adding that
hehad sufficient troops for the pres
ervation of order and anticipated no
attack upon the ritv
A telegram dated January l from
Aguas Calientes said all rail traitic
(l0atInued ON psxe -
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
BRESNAHAN DENIES
TRADE OF PITCHER
FOR BIRD DOG

Chicago Jan. lS.-Deniai that he,
tionais, had traded Booth Hopper. Il
pitcher for a bird dog. asserted in
an affidavit filed in support of the
Federal league suit against organ
affidavit by Roger p. Bresna han,
now manager of the Chicago Nation
ais. The Bresnahan affidavit was
one of several filed by officials Of
organized baseball. supporting their
contentious that the federal league
is not entitled to the relief sought
in its suit for the dissolution Of the
national commission and its affil-
lated clubs. H. Seekamp. manager
and treasurer of the company. oper-
ating the st. Louis Nationals, d"pos-
ed that he has no knowledge of the
alleged bird dog incident and that
his records show that the services OF
Hopper were purchased in August.
1913. by the st. Louis Nationals for
20oU.
in sworn statement. Charles II.
Ebbets. president of the brooklyn
Nationals. declared that the National
league OF professional players, about
40 years ago, shouldered the heavy
responsibility of cleansing America
national pastime OF the evils of gam
bling, bribing of players. deliberate
violation of contracts by players. in
temperance and INSTRUMENTATION.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18

Paris. Jan. lS.-Tle French war
office this afternoon gave out an Of
fi"ial communication. reading in part
as follows:
From the sea to the Disc there was
yesterday violent storm. particular!
ly in Belgium. The day saw artil-
lery fighting at certain points.
IN the ArGonne the German at
tacks on Hill 2G3. to the west Of
BourcuilIe. brought no result. We
took possession of several German
field works to the northwest of Pont-
a-Mousson. in the only part Of the
forest of La Pretrc which is still in
the hands of the enemy. We here
later repulscd Il counter attack and
all our guns.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
KING OF ITALY
THANKS PRES. WILSON

WasEingtOn, Jan. 1S.-Prcsidcnt
Wilson received a cablegram toda;
from King Victor Emmanuel Of Italy.
thanking him for expressions of SYM
3athy following the recent Garth
quake. The message follows:
Il am sensible very much of the
expression of sympathy you have
been so kind as to send me on this
dolorOuS occasion. Please accept,
with my sincerest thanks. the heart
felt gratitude of the Italian people.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
LEO FRANK APPEAL
DOCKET IN COURT

Washington. Jan. lS.-Thc habeas
corpus appeal Of Leo NJ. Frank. con-
victed of the murder of Mary Pha-
gan, the Atlanta, Ga. factory girl,
was docketed today in the supreme
court. The state of Georgia may now
at any time move to have 1t advanced
for early hearing. Without such ac-
tion it will not be reached in the
regular course OF business for near
ly eighteen months.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
FUNERAL. Of UNITED
STATES IOWA JUDGE

Red Oak. Ian. IS.-Tne funeral
Of the late Smith Mcpherson. judge
Of the United States court for the
southern district of Iowa. who died
last night, will be held al tn" home
here wednesday afternoon at >
o'clock. according to plans annnunc-
ed TODAY
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18

Berlin. Jan. Is via London 49,
The German war office today gave
out an official announcement in part
as follows:
In the nciGhborhood OF Nieuport
yesterday there We're artillery ducls,
but nothing else. No attacking
movements have cen undertaken Iby
the enemy in the las: few days.
THE French attack on our posi-
tions to the northwest of Pont- "a
Mousson against Il hill which is two
kilomcters Ga mile and one fifth
south of Nelcey. advanced as far as
our trenches. This fighting still is
going on.
I'm the NosScs and in upper Alsacc
Il heavy snow storm and fogs have
prevailed. interfering with the fight
ing.
THE situation in East Prussia has
no change.
In northern Poland the Russians
attempted an advance across Il
branch of the river Skrwa. near Rad
zanow. but were rcpulsed.
Nothing of Importance has trans
pired on the Polish Vistula.'
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18

London, Jan. 1S.--The Observer
with the British army in France who
writes the day by day report OF
events given out to the press is au-
thority for the statement that Brit
ish forces did not recently capture
certain German positions near L.a-
basace and make an advance of one
mile. That they had done 50 was re-
ported January / > in a dispatch from
st. Omcr. published in Paris.
No attack on the position at La
british forces
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18

News dispatches today report the
Russian re-occupation of Plock. This
report has not been confirmed Off
cially.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18

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The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18

Judicious advertising Is
one easy and sure road to
business results.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18

'C"nsinneH on pnx" ~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
Women's $ Smartly
Tailored
Suits

Womens Suits that are reason
ably priced will be great sur
prise to those who investigate
values, who appreciate perfect
tailoring, who seek the correct
styles of materials and shapes,
who are familiar with fashions
latest DEGREES and who, above
ii. know when a garment is cut
n correct lines. The above
specifications are fully complied
within our line of Suits, freshly
made of most fashionable and
.erviceable materials. The ex
pert desip ners who conceived
these exquisite garments are abb
lolute masters of their craft.
Come and see these Suits that
are price marked so modestly.
Come and examine. criticise, try
on, observe the shaping, tailor
ing, lining and materials used,
and you will readily concece the
claim that our Suits, in every
way equal the fine custom made.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28

SALE OF UNALLoTTED LANDS
AND SURFACE OF SEGREGATED
COAL AND ASPHALT LANE
AREA BELONGING TO THE
cHocTAW AND cHlckASAW
TRIBES, EASTERN OKLAHOMA
BY THE UNITED STATES GOV
ERNMENT.
There will be SOLD at public auction
to the highest bidder at different rail.
road points in the Choctaw and Chick.
asaw Nations in eastern Oklahoma,
from January 3, 1916 to January 81,
1916, inclusive, 31,70O acres of un.
allotted lands and 1884 800 acres of the
surface of the segregated coal and
asphalt lands belonging to the Choc-
taw and Chickasaw tribes of Indians.
at not less than the appraised value.
No person can purchase more than 100
acres of agricultural land, nor more
than $40 acres Of grazing land. Resi-
dence on land not required Bids can
be submitted in person or by mail,
accompanied by a certified check or
bank draft for 25 per cent of the
amount OF the bid. Terms on sale of
surface OF coal and asphalt lands 20
per cent cash, % per cent within one
year. and balance within two years
from date of sale; and terms of sale
of unallotted lands 25 per cent in cash
at time of sale and balance in three
equal annual installments of 25 per
cent each, payable in one, two and
three years from date of sale; all de-
ferred payments to draw 5 per cent
interest per annum from date of sale.
Only the surface OF the segregated
coal and asphalt land area will be sold.
the coal and asphalt underlying being
reserved, except where the descriptive
circular states that the coal and as
phalt underlying will be sold with
the surface. The entire estate in the
unallotted lands will be sold without
reservation. Where houses or other
valuable improvements not including
fencing and tillage, are located on the
surface Of the coal and asphalt lands,
the same will be sold with the land at
not less than the combined appraised
value. Improvements to be paid for in
full at time of sale. The right is re-
served to reject any and all bids. For
maps and full printed information,
communicate with the superintendent
for the Five Civilized Tribes, Mus
l1ogee, Oklahoma CATO SELLS,
commissioner of Indian affairs.
10-18-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
| Personal
S Mention

Ladies' Yansci Dolly at Kozy to-
night. 1028-lt
Get your harness and harness re.
pairing OF Wadsworth & White. 5-7-tf
Mrs. Ada Henderson has gone to
Minco to accept position as matron
in the El Meta Bond college.
Roy English, plumbing, heating, re
pair work specially Phone 341.
9-1-1mo
Look! c Yansci Dolly in Call OF
the Dance" today. 10-2S-1t
b. NJ. Halle of Oklahoma City was
business visitor in the city today
He was formerly traffic manager OF
the Oklahoma Central.
That stove that Miller G. Cox arc
giving away is on display at Buie &
Wallace Hardware store. See it now
Chance with every $1OO purchase
from Miller & Cox. Phone S43.
1o-2s,7t
Girls, Yansci Dolly is at Kozy to-
night. 1O-2S-1t
Again we must remind our friends
that we positively will not accept
want" rent" and sale" ads BY
phone. Do not embarrass us by asking
us to do so. DAILY EXPRESS.
10-8.tf
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufe Estes, who have
been the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Estes for several weeks will leave to-
day for Wichita, Kan, where they will
make their home.
Chas. Chaplin. Kozy Friday. Some
comedian. 1O-2S-1t
If you are not getting chances at
that beautiful range stove you are
missing something. Phone S4S. Mil
Ter & Cox. 10-23-7t
We give one chance on beautiful
range stove with each sl.00 purchase
of wood, coal or any kind of feed.
Miller & Cox. phone S43. 10-23-7t
Father Wilwerding went to Cement
yesterday to officiate at wedding in
which Miss Mary Laflin was the
bride
Don't miss Meal of the Navy" at
Sugg tonight. Photography is great.
10-2S-1t
Rev. H. P. Haley. pastor of the Sec
ond Baptist church. left today for
Bradley to attend the fifth SUNDAY
meeting of the Chickasaw Baptist asso-
citation. Mrs. Haley and Mrs. Jewell
Scurleck accompanied him.