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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25
L. j. F. Rooney Appointed
Building Superintend-
ent of Schools.
SCANDAL is GROWING
Comedy Film Develops Into
Reel of Tragedy; Ray
Fellows Bolts.

TINE "Jitney Schoolhouse Scandal
Il run off another reel of the film
Monday afternoon and broke off in
the midst of a stirring scene when
Ray Fellows bolted from in front of
the camera and refused to play the
roll of the fall guy" any longer But
he did not break up the setting en-
tirely although the scene had to be
deferred a day and put on in the pri-
vate law offices Of j. h. League yes
terday morning At Mondays meet
ing there were present A. A. Bumgar-
ner. .. H. p. Mcdowell and Ray Eel
lows. For some reason j. r. League
could not be present and when the
business that brought them together,
that is, the appointment Of a new
building inspector for the school
board came up, Fellows did not like
the trend of the conversation and,
realizing that he was in the minor
ity, broke up the setting and no ap-
pointment was made,
There was under consideration, Il
Continued on Page Five)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25
Appeals for Help Needed
by Little Rock Cham
Der of Commerce.
THOUSANDS HUNGRY
Warning Issued Tells of Elk
pected Rise in the
White River.

T TITLE ROCK, Aug. "a. - The
IL flooded town of Newport with
5000 inhabitants, refugees and pas
sengers on marooned trains huddled
in the few buildings that are free
from flood waters, today sent an ap-
peal for help to Little Rock.
The mayor of Newport, over the
telephone, the only remaining means
of communication. this afternoon de-
clared the situation is becoming des-
perate. He said the food supplies in
the stores have been ruined by water
and that the people are suffering
from hunger.
The Little Rock chamber Of COM
merce took prompt steps to furnish
relief. A northbOund Iron Mountain
train, due to leave at 4:30 p. m, was
held an hour while Secretary Carl
Baer rounded up enough canned
goods to furnish 1000 people with
two meals. This will be taken as far
as possible by train and the remainder
of the distance in motor boats. An
Continued On Page Three.)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25
Apology and Sympathy
From Kaiser Allays the
Official Tension.
MAKE EXPLANATION
Uurges United States Not
to BE Too IIasty in
Drawing Conclusions.

WASIINGToN, Aug. 24--Count
w Won Bernstorff the German
ambassador, communicated to the
state department today Instructions
from his government expressing re-
gret and sympathy If Americans lost
their lives in the sinking Of the liner
Arabic and asking that the United
States delay taking a definite stand in
regard to the affair until Germany
could be heard from.
This was the first word from an Of
fiCial German source concerning the
Arabic, on which two Americans per-
ishcd. It's receipt was followed by
an evident relaxation of the tension
which had been growing here as days
passed with no indication OF a desire
on Gcrmanys part 20 disCIaim an in
teuliOn Of committing an act "dclib-
cratcly uufricndly' toward the United
States. No attempt was made either
at the state department or the White
House 10 interpret the ambassador
communication. Officials merely said
that OF course the American govern
ment would await tho German eX-
plauatiOn Of the action Of the sub
marine commander In sinking the
Arabic.
What Germany Says.
Count Won Bernstorff telegraphcd
the state department from New York
the text Of his instructions from Ber-
lin. 10 follows:
80 far no official Information
available concerning the sinking OF
the Arabic The German government
trusts that the American government
ft.iIT mot f4ka % definite stand Yf lD1T-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25
America Proposes to Operate Haitien
Government for Ten Years; 800
Marines to Strengthen Island Forces

the state department fixed no time
limit upon consideration Of its request,
but it is admitted that Charge Davis,
who presented the treaty draft, might
have asked. as press dispatches state,
that approval be given by noon to-
morrow.
While the diplomatic branch of the
United States government is working
out a plan for future peace in Haitis
domestic life and foreign relations,
the navy department Is proceeding
with preparations for an extended
stay OF its marines on the island.
Continued on Page Three.)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25
CARRANZA STOPS
SALE OF LIQUOR

DOUGLAS. Ariz, Aug. 2t.-Car-
rama officials have put absolute pro-
hibition into effect in the larger towns
OF Sonora now under their control,
according 20 travellers who arrived
from interior points today Nacozarl
saloon men were ordered TO lock their
doors last Saturday. Clnanea went
dry Monday and according to reports
General Gales, the Carranza chief, in-
tends to destroy the stocks OF liquor.
At Cananea mining companies have
adopted the plan of paying employees
in Mexican silver coin, thus relieving
the chaotic currency situation. Com
pauies at NaCozari announced that tho
August payroll would be In silver
also several thousand workmen are
affected
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25

INTEREST CENTERS
WITH THE BALKANS



ONDON, Aug. "a (lO p. nj
IL Optimistic reports concerning
o.,o-,ti,rs ,, ro g,rIlp.Ii rrrirsuI,
,''' va
nave neeh IN 'IrcuI''l"u I"I ''' past
few days and prophecies are freely
made that a few weeks will see the
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.'''o Va '"' '''''' l''''I W. '''
IN the near east Ihe IurkS 700, eA-
pect the Auglo-Freuch forces to be
successful if news reaching Sofia
from Constantmople is reliable.
In fact it is felt here now that so
far as the Dardanellcs are concerned
it is "A mater Of Indifference to the
allies whether the Balkan states lend
a hand. Their assistance is wanted.
however. against Austria and also to
shorten Turkish resistance if the
straits are opened. For these reasons
negotiations with the near eastern
capitals are being watched with in
terest and the decision of Serbia on
the proposals of the quadruple en-
tente for satisfying the aspirations of
Bulgaria, which VIII be reached at a
council OF ministers tomorrow is
aHN'ously awaited
hDout the balkans.
1t is believed in London that
Serbia's reply will porve satisfactory
and that Bulgaria's cooperation will
be assured. This would open the
way also for an active policy on the
part of Rumania who wants assur-
ances Bulgaria will not attack her
before she commences to move her
troops. 1t is confidently expected all
these questions win be settled salts
tactorily to the allies and that within
the same period the future policy OF
Greece Will be definitely announced.
In the meantime Austro-Germln
armies are aiming more heavy blows
at Russia In the hope Of putting her
hitting the removal Of some of her
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25

ID OSTON, Aug. Resolutions of
ID confidence and support were
sent to President Wilson today by
governors Of nearly a score Of states
attending the annual conference Of
governors in this city These reso-
lutions. introduced by Governor
Walsh Of Massachusetts, said:
THE governors of the several
commOnwealths Of the nation in con-
ference assembled desire To tender
10 you an expression Of their conf
dence and support in this hour of
deep international concern. and to
assure you of their readiness to fol-
low your leadership i'm an matters
which you may deem best to promote
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25

UTASHINGTON. Aug. 24.-Turbu-
w lent Haitrs new government
has been asked by the United States
to approve convention under which
ment would administer the finances
and supervise the policing of the is
land republic.
A draft of the proposal is before
the Haitien congress, sitting at Port
au Prince. where American marines
have been maintaining order since the
recent killing of President Guillaume
by reVolutionists. Officials here say
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25
Governor Williams in Speech Urges
That State Executives Be Given a
Free Hand With Greater Authority

the honor and maintain the peace
and welfare Of the nation and the
whole people"
A sharp division Of opinion mani
tested itself at the conclusion Of ad-
dresses hy Governors William H..
Mann OF Virginia Robert L. Williams
Of Oklahoma and Moses Alexander Of
Idaho. who urged the extension of the
powers OF the governor, when former
Governor Alva Adams Of Colorado
took advantage of the opportunity for
discussion afforded by the program.
you would have us drift away
from democracy. from the policies Of
Thomas jefferson TO those Of Alex
ander Hamilton" he stated. 1T is an
Continued on Pagc TwoD
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25

Underwriters to Protect Business.
DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 24-Crgan-
izatiOn of fcdorltions of Insurance
agents and underwriters in every
state in the union TO fight encroach-
ments Of so-callcd state monopOlistic
insurance is one Of the aims Of the
joint convention Of the international
Association of Casulty and Surety
Underwriters and the National Asso-
citation Of Casualty and Surety agents
which opened here today. Delegates
to the convention contend that pri-
vate insurance business is seriously
menaced by the growth Of state in
suranCC
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25
Oklahoma Cowboys Get
Loot in Arkansas by
Plundering Amity Bank

AMITY, Ark, Aug. 24-Two
unmasked men held up Assistant
Cashier i. W. Fincher. who was
alone in the Bank OF Amity. at
2 o'clock this afternoon. forced
him to put $1,000, all the cash on
hand. in a grain sack that they
held open. Then they locked
Fincher in the bank vault and
rode out Of town. From the
vault Fincher aroused residents
OF the town by means Of burglar
alarm. The townspeOple ex-
changed several. shots with the
bandits. but none took effect. and
the men rode away in safety to-
ward the Oklahoma line.
The bandits had been here
since yesterday morning and fire.
quently visited stores in the
town. They said they were cow
boys from Oklahoma.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25
Turks Claim Successes.

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 24.-(via Lon
don. 5:33 p. m.)-An official state
ment issued by the Turkish govern
ment at Constantinople and received
here today reads as follows:
"On August 22 the enemy attacked
On his new front near Anafarta Con
the Gallipoli peninsula) but was re-
pulsed with heavy losses.
"0n the Irak front our troops at
tacked a British detachment near
Alike on the Euphrates, inflicting
heavy losses
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25

CARRANZA ANSWERS
Makes Strong Plea to BE
Named Provisional Chief
by America.

NTAsHNGTON, Aug. 24.-While
w still awaiting a reply from Gen
eral Carranza to the American
appeal for a peace conference in Mex
leo the state department issued a
statement today denying that the
United states government had ever
considered "any particular man for
provisional president Of Mexico"
The statement was prompted by in
Quiries from Mexico regarding reports
that the Pan-American conference
had in view the suggestion Of some
particular Mexican leaders TO head a
provisional government. The name
Of Vasquez Tagle, who was minister
Of Justice in the Mexico cabinet, had
been mentioned frequently and re-
Gently a report had been circulated
that General Obregon was being CON
sidered.
Carranza's Reply Ready.
Carranza's agents here said tonight
that their chiefs reply TO the PAN
American appeal had been completed
and soon would reach Washington. 1t
Is expected TO suggest prompt reCOg-
milton Of the CarranZa government as
the surest way Of aiding Mexico and
10 point TO the solidarity of the move
ment as demonstrated by the answers
Of twenty Carranza generals and gov
ernors pledging loyalty TO the first
chief"
ENCOURAGEMENT is said 10 have been
given Carranza's representatives. here
by some Of the European governments
whose diplomatic agents have been
consulted. q. A. Douglas today called
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25
j. B. Marvin and Associates
Withdraw Their Entire
Proposition.
HEAVY TAX LEVY IS
ONLY RECOURSE LEFT
Long Investigation of EX-
perts Counts for Moth
ing With City.

A MOTHER chance for Tulsa to get
IN a water system without having
to vote a bond issue and pay for it by
a tax levy went glimmering yester-
day morning wehu j. b. Marvin and
his associates withdrew their proposal
to install a storage reservoir at Shell
creek and supply the city with port
able water at a fixed rate per thou
sand gallons Of consumption. The
action of Mr.. Marvin and his asso-
ciates was no surprise to those ia
miliar with the water situation. 1t
was precisely what happened when
Layne & Bowler proposed to install
we'll system on a guarantee, both as
to quality and quantity. So many OBJ
jcctions were raised that it was ap-
parent that IL they had offered to sup
ply the water free they would have
been blocked somewhere with some
obj, 1tion or other.
A Year Wasted.
The same attitude was shown TO
Marvin and his associates and after
nearly a years quiet investigation in
cmdng even the problem of acquiring
title to the reservoir site and rights
of~way they concluded that 1t was
useless to press a further consdera-
tion Of their proposition, Not only
was this opposition found among the
present city administration but it
was encountered among private citi-
2ens some Of whom want the water
problem settled and some who do not
and who will oppose any plan to that
end
The opponents to the proposition to
allow any private company to install
plant to supply the city at its intake
and pumping station base their op-
position most generally upon the
ground that 1t will add to the present
cost Of water to consumers and they
argue that if this were applied on the
cost Of installing the plant by the city
that the debt could be wiped out
Continued on Page Five)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25
Slcnmcr SiINia sinks.

LONDON, Aug. 24.-UO:O5 p. mD
mo british steamer Silvia has been
sunk Her crew was saved.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-25

Available shipping records give two
British steamers named SILVIA one
Cf these arrived August Il at baltl-
mora from Huelya, Spain. The other
is tank vessel Of 5,26S tons. She
was last reported Is arriving at Hall
far May Is.
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Underwriters to Protect Buslncs.

CcontInued ON Page ThrecJ
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Forecast oklahoma Fair Wcdu,s.
day and probably Thursday
TULSA Aug 24-The tempera.
Wrr, Maximum ~, minimum 81.
South winds and partly cloudy
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-24

SUBSCRIBERS are earnestly re
quested to observe the date
printed on their address slips,
which will keep them Mt all
times posted rs to the date
of the expiration of their sub.
scription. Prompt and timely
attention TO this request will
save all parties great deal Of
ANNOYANCE.
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Sock Sociable a Success.

The Sock Sociable, gwen I'M
der the auspices of the Epwor Ii
League, at the Southern Meth
odist church, on Monday even.
ing, February 22nd, was quite
a success, aud those who did
not go missed quite a treat. \
lumber of socks were turned
in. bringing with them a total
sum of $33.25, which will lac
used to repair and furnish a
room at the parsonage
The main auditorium of the
Church was beautifully deco
rated in flags. to commemorate
the birth OF George Washing
ton. y sweet ami loving tril =
ute was paid To him. in short
but impressive talk by the Rev
|. T. Martin. followed with "a
prayer hy Rev w g. Wagner
Mrs. W II. Polly's solo and
Miss Miriam raylor's recitation
added much charm and pleas
ure to the evening" entertain
ment. y number Of pieces
were rendered on the Victrola
during the evening, and beauii-
full songs VERY sung by a Choir.
us of boys and girls
All were then ushered into
the SUNDAY School rooms.
where delicious tea, sandwich
es, ice cream, sherbet and cake
were served The SUNDAY
School rooms were decorated in
the League colors, yellow aud
white.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-24

\ G Matheny. Mamie Chittum and
Samuel Chittum. her husband. and
Lima Warner and Adam Warner, her
husband, Defendants
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hollcrod to him to stop and said 10 himi
"Sou have beer abusing that woman
down there and at the same time put
ting his hand in his trousers pocket.
Wcss Robincttc also came up to Beicher
and made disgusting and lowd cNhibi-
tion of his person before him fcichcr
said To Sturgill, "lou are pulling your
pistol. and Just then fSturgiil did pull
his pistol and got behind Robincitc. firing
at Belchcr as he did so. Sturgill firing two
or three times and BcIchcr fired twice
Siurglll then ran on 1t appeared later
that one of Rclcher's bullets had
struck Sturgil on his pistol hand. cut
ting one of his fingers, and breaking the
handle oi his pistol Nothing further
occurred and Bclchcr proceeded on his
way. According to- Sturgill. as ! under
stand, he claims that he was doing ab,o-
lntcly nothing at AL in the way of mo
testing Bclchcr. aud that Brlchcr when
he met him asked him 1t lac had Ibis pis-
toll, and he told him that nc did, ana
thercupon Hclchcr Immediately pulled
his pistol and commenced firing Now.
VI Siurgill's story is true. Belchcr ought
to be prosecuted aud prosecuted yigor-
ously IL, one the other hand iclchci
story is true. ilicn All five of the above
named gentlemen should DO prosecuted
and prosecuted vigorously for interfering
with an officer and attempting to mtimid-
ate him in the discharge of his duty II
iicichcrs story is true it is certain that
the above i've men conspircd not only
FOR the purpose of illuminating bim but
tor The purpose of doing him serious
harm. and perhaps Tor the purpose of
numbering him. and 20 was only though
his nerve and quicknoSs that lac escaped
II is a fine state of affairs whcu an officer
of the town cannot deliver message
from the Mayor of the town without
running The risk of being thus attacked
aud perhaps murdered
II is hoped the Town Council will take
this matter up aud investigate 1t Thor.
ouehly, aui II Iiclchor is wrong that b
will dismiss him from the force aud soc
that he Is prosecuted for his onrnsc. and
on the other hand. il liclchcr is right. the
Town Council ran hfim BIN nguni
liro,,eufoh aud see that any prosecution
against him does not cost him q suelc
cent, and see further thar the men WHO
attacked him are punished ip the iul cy
tent of the law.
'rrllrN
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USE BIG STONE oAP eosr WEpNEspAY. FERRUARY "a les

thus set an example for others.
The pastors and members of
the other churches of the town
are cordially invited to attend
all the services and help with
the work. We want TO make
the music special feature OF
the meeting, and invite ali the
musical people of the other
churches TO assist us Brother
Thompson liz q fine evangelist,
equal to the best, and it is hop.
ed that all who can do so will
attend I'LL the services and in
this way not miss any of his
sermons. Let every one con
slider himself cordially invited
10 attend these meetings
w. N. WAGNER.
a Food and Nerve Tonic
IS frequently required by old age. We
always recommend
RexoQQ. Olive Oil
49, Emulsion
containing Hppophosptnei
asanideal eonbinaticnfor this purpose.
Kelly Drug Co.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
To The Voters of Wise County.
hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Commissioner of the
Revenue for the Eastern district. subject
Ia nomination by the Wise County Re
publican Convention II nominated and
elected, PROMISE to discharge the duties
OF the Office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully.
\ &. ANDERSON
BANKRUPT NOTICE. 4.
In the District Court of the United
states for the Weston District Of Viz
ginia
In the matter Of
j ~ Baker and
Dungamom Mercantile Company.
Bankrupt
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Help.

The Charity Association is
unable tn meet it's demands
from the poor for help. On ac-
count of the great epidemic of
measles, many families in our
town are in need for clothing
and something To eat, and we
want to make a special appeal
To those who have old clothes
for children, bed sheets and bel
clothing IN general, to contrib
ute them To this work. Please
send what YOU viii contribute
To either Mrs j l.. Mccormick
or Mrs. vi K McCorkle, and
they Will see that it is properly
distributed
We will greatly appreciate
contributions Of money or food
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Entered according to postal regulations
At tho post.oiiicc at Zig Stone Gap as sec.
ond-class matter
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Revival Services.

Revival services will begin
at the Southern Methodist
church tonight. February 9th
The first sermon of the series
viii bs preached 10y DR.. Martin.
Rev W. C.. Thompson, of Coe.
burn, Will preach Sunday night
and during the week following
The members of the Methodist
church are urged and expected
60 attend these services and
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i Ncllc |gomaa Gone.

Mrs. Luciud a Skcen, wife of
George Skeen of Turkey Cove.
dled suddenly at the home of
her son Jddge II a. W. Skeen,
at this place, on Monday even
ing about six o'clock. Mrs.
Sfceu was 50 years old last
Christmas day. She was a life
long mcmber of the Baptist
church and a noble christian
lady Funeral services will be
held in the Baptist church this
morning at 10 o'clock and bur
ial viii take place in Glencoe
cemetery Rev. j. b. Craft,
her pastor, assisted by DR.. |. p.
Martin and Rev. W. n. Wag
ner, OF the Southern Methodist
church. will assist in the fun.
urnl services \ full account
of the life OF this noble woman
viii be published in the next
issue OF the Post.
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BANKRUPT NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United
states for the Weston District Of Viz
ginia
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