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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-03

Bowling Results.


BY taking three straight games and
the total number of pins, the Braves
cleaned up the possible score, four
points, with the Indians in the City
Bowling league match played off last
night at the Recreation alleys. The
scores:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-03

William Courtleigh, Jr., Harry Lee,
Augusta Anderson, Charles Sutton and
Queen Pearl
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-03

Don't delay your fab planting. We
have just received our fall bulbs
Plant now. Roses, shrubbery. hardy
perenials vines. bulbs. etc. A full
line at the Boise Floral Co.-Adv If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-03

Notice-Owing to dissolution Of
partnership R w. Limbert Is not re-
sponsible for bills contracted by n c.
Eckert. p w. Limbert, Taxidermist--
Adv MS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-03

is filled with laughs and smiles as no
one but Frank Daniels can fill q fea-
ture.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-03

the leading parts in this series incEjd-
ing Nance O'Neil, Ann Murdoch. Shir-
ley Mason, Holbrook Blinn and George
lie Guere. All of these have appeared
on the screen here and their work is
well known.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
WATSON FOUND
NOT GUILTY OF
MAIL CHARGES
Jury ACQuitS Georgia Man in
Second Trial.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. Thomas +.
Watson, author and editor, was ac-
quilted here today by jury in the
federal court OF the charge OF send
ing obscene matter through the mail
Watson'S trial began here last Mon
day and the case was given TO the jury
early last night The verdict was rem
dcred at l0,l2 o'clock today, sixteen
hours later II was received without
demonstration by friends OF the defend
ant, although many pressed forward to
congratulate him
Watson shook hands with the Jurors
and one Of them, ]. H. Roger OF
Grovetown, embraced him
Watson was charged in an indict-
ment containing four counts with hav
ing violated the federal penal code IN
sending obscene matter through the
mails IN publications OF which he is
editor He was acquitted on all four
counts A year ago his trial ON the
same charges resulted IN the jury dis
agreeing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01

SPOKANE. Wash. Dec limited
States Senator Miles Polndexter an
nounced before leaving for Washington
today that among the legislation he
would promote at the coming session OF
congress was a presidential preieren-
tlal primary which will make possible
the choice OF the party membership
for presidential nominees and prevent
the perversion OF public opinion in that
respect which has been the case the
las, eight years.
Other bills Senator Poindexter said
he intended pressing included a direc
long and short haul" clause to thu
Interstate commerce act and an amend
ment 10 the tariff commission act stat.
ing definitely the measure of protection
desired, which shall become the rat,
OF duty when aScertalned by the com.
mission
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designations Not
Yet to Funston

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Dec. l.
designations of officers OF the Twelfth
New York infantry at McAllen who
were reported to have rendered their
designations in a body because they felt
Major General O'Ryan, commanding
the New York division had insultcd
them publicly, had not reached southern
department headquarters this morning
The designations would have to pass
through General FunSton's hands in be,
ing forwarded to Washington.
The belief was expressed in official
circles here that the differences be
tween General O'Ryan and officers OF
the regiment would be settled amicably
II was pointed out that designations ten
dered under such circumstances would
hardly be accepted by the war depart,
mcnt
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
Phone Call
Not Received
By M'Daniel
Official Denies Statement Of
Alleged Slayer,

ST JOSEPH. Mo, Dec. Through
the introduction of rebu,tal testimony
the prosecution endeavored to prove in
the criminal court here today tha, no
telephone call was received by Oscar d.
Mcdaniel, county prosecutor, who is
charged with the murder Of his wife.
the night Of the crime II. /. Brown.
division traffic superintendent OF the
local telephone company, declared on
the stand that no operators remembered
such a call,
Mcdaniel, while a witness in his own
behalf, said he had left his wife about
II Is o'clock the nigh, OF the murder
to answer a telephone call from a-
loon tha, his brother was in trouble.
The call Mcdaniel testified was a
fake
No operator remembered such a
call" Brown said, replying to a ques.
tIon He Could not answer from the
records OF the office, he said.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
MILITIA LEADERS
ALLECE INSULTS;
RESIGN IN BODY
SECOND PARADE ORDERED
Flag FurIed First Time Stand
Is Passed

BROWNSVILLE. Texas, Dec ] -
Major General John + ORyan. com
mandiug the New York guard division
in the Brownsville d,str,J, and lhc ot.
ficerS OF the Twelfth New York ,ulau-
try today refused 10 discuss a report
tha, the resignation, Of Colonel Gordon
Johnson and all other officer, oi the
Twelfth had been sent 70 the war de
par,ment at Washington General
O'Ryan declared II matter 20 be
handled within the army
Events During Review
Reports OF events that took place re.
Gently during a review in honor OF
Senator James w WadSworIh if Of
New York who was on a visit 10 the
divisional headquarters
According to the story related IN
military circles, the Twelfth passed .hc
reviewing stand with the reglmentaI
flag iurlcd and short of one battalion
This and some ot the regiments max.
ing formations are said to have beer
unsatisfactory to General O'Ryan and
he IS said to have instructed the Iwelit
to pass the reviewing stand a second
time, IN the meantime leaving the tlclC
with his guests and placing the review
IN the command OF Brigadier Genera
James Lester
Regarded As Insult
The lweltth'S officers, IT IS reported
regarded this action as an insult They
claimed. II Is said, that the reason tn,
flag was no, unfurled was due to In,
fact that 1t was an old one and not i;
shape to withstand a whipping wind
They are said 20 have explained fur
thcr that the other companies are Shor
of strength and the absence OF a bat
talon was not unusual
The Twelfth New York is known a
the "Bowery regiment" Colonel Johr
son is a captain in the regular arm
and formerly was General Leonar
Woods aide.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
Mrs. Susan Fordyce of
Shawnee Is Elected Over
Two Men For High Office
STATE WILL Be
REPRESENTED At
N ASS MEETING
A. n, Leecraft to Be Present;
Interest Grows,

Both the state OF Oklahoma and the
city oi Oklahoma City are 10 be Of
ilcially represented at the masSmeet-
my 10 protest against high food prices
which IS TO be held Sunday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock IN the Pilgrim Congrega
uonal church.
Leecraft to Attend.
Rev " II B Urch. pastor OF the
church and sponsor OF the demonstra-
ton, announced ,h,, morning that Col.
A. \ lecCrait, secretary OF the state
board of affairs has promised TO at
tend as representative OF the state.
Mayor I'D Ovcrhulser has already sig
nlfied his intention OF representing the
city
So great has become the public in
terest in Sundays meeting that scores
OF letters. many of which are anony-
nous, are received every morning by
Mr. UrCh Some, written on wrapping
paper, in pencil tell tales OF almost
unbelievable poverty. Others are
written on expensive stationery with
typewritcrS But all tell the same story
food has advanced practically u
percent IN Oklahoma City in the last
year
To Show Conditions.
Masses OF figures sufficient in them
selves to form a striking pamphlet, ar
contained in these letters to Mr.. Urcf
| A portion OF them he will probably IN
troduCc at Sundays meeting 10 Illus
trate in a concrete manner exactly wha
conditions confront the populaoe of thi
| city
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
Boy Offers to Serue Prison
Sentence Passed on Father
Conuicted of Texas Murder

and wcpt as her husband was he
ing conducted to the county jail
where he will remain pending an
appeal She declared that her hus.
band did not get a fair trial IN Me.
Lehman county, and that he had
been robbed OF his liberty and his
honor.
Watson, II was charged. shot Pat
terSon at league on August e.
after Patterson had closed the
Farmers and Merchants State bank
at that place, oi which T K Wat
son was president Patterson died
at Waco ON August ~ The trial
began October %. i, being one Of
the lengthicst criminal cases in
the history Of McLennan county.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
SCHOOL BOARD
HEAD IN FAVOR
OF DIET TEST
Rev. {, T. Lane Gives IndorSe-
ment to Movement
LIVING COST IS VITAL
Experiment Delayed on AC-
count Of Convention,

Rev + 7 Lane, president of the Ok
lahoma City board Of education. today
expressed himself as Enthusiastically in
favor Of the diet ties, proposed yeStrr-
day by Miss Lcno Osborne supervisor
oi domestic science at the high school
Miss Osborne declares she can serve
three nutricious meals every day for
the sum OF q or ~ cents. whereas the
much hcraldcd Chicago dieting squad
consumes from 20 to 40 cents worth Of
food each day
No Volunteers Yet
No volunteers for the honor OF dem
oustra,ing to Oklahoma City that the
high cost OF living bugaboo is nothing
more than dream, had appeared at
the high school this morning. however
and the experiment cannot be conducted
without material TO experiment upon
In speaking Of Miss Orborne's prop
oSltIon Mr.. Lane said that he himself
was in favor of opening the high school
in time for the breakfast meal and tina,
he ielt sure the remainder Of the board
would feel the same way
Living Cost Vital
The present high ost OF living is a
vital question with the American pub
lie" said Mr. Lane, and |, for one
will do all can to help any project
which has for its end the leSsening o,
food costs"
Miss Osborne stated this morning
that owing to the rush of work Incl
dent to the convention OF the Oklahoma
Educational association she canno, be
gin her experiment, for some time. par
ticularly as she will have to ask th'
assistance OF pupils in her domesti
science department"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
SISTER TAKES STAND
IN SlAYER'S TRIAL

BUFFALO, Dec, THE announce
men, that Miss GRANGE Teipcr
would appear today as witness in the
trial OF her brother. John T. Edward
Teiper alleged murderer of his mother
and brother, attracted a large crowd to
Justice Charles b. Wheeler's court.
With the exception of the accused
brother, Miss Teiper is the only sur
viving member OF the automobile party
murderously attacked on the Orchard
Park road on the night OF January 30
She was terribly beaten about the head
and for several weeks her life hung in
the balance Her injuries, it is said
blotted out memory OF events at the
scene OF the murder.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
'. N. c. A. FUND
NEARS 100000
MARK THIRD DAY
Workers Report $17934 Sub
SCribed Toward Building,
Y. N. {. A. Fund

With five more days OF the y NJ. C.
A. building campaign. exclusive OF
Sunday, in which to work, team cap
tains and workers at their regular
MONDAY meeting in "Y" headquarters
on West Main street today reported
pledges of Sl7,9l4 for this mornings
work, making total collections for the
campaign s94s77.
Business Men Lead.
The business mems committees led
today with pledges OF SS8o2, the young
mems division came second with pledges
OF AS72 and the executive committee
was third with collections OF A,SO0
Captain McVeys team led the young
mems division with total of 800
Captain Frederickson's team for the
third successive time led the business
mems division with subscriptions OF
2,SlS
Results BY Teams.
The teams OF The two divisions TO
day reported results as follows
Business Mems Division - Booth,
$l,Hs; Camp, $3.50 Engelsman $50
Frederickson, 2,SlS; Hancock, Sljs
Harrison, $50; Honnold, $50; Lybrand
S,S Mars, S44s; Miller SNS, Myers,
SIS; Peck, $50 Schoiield, SIS Smith
As2, O'Hearn, 2lO; Wht,en, $50.
Young Mems Division -- Dickson,
$50, Fesler, so; Short s9j Gulck.
500, llagan, sos; llarrcll, $3.50, H,scl
SPAS; Hops, S2S McCulloch $40
Mckay, $l6j, McNay, $500, Gun,er
500, Shar,cl, Sl5S Suits $40; Whit
,ing,on, $500
Booth Reports SLIPS.
Only three teams reported more than
81 900 in pledges taken since noon last
Wednesday Besides the leaders in the
two divisions, Captain Booth reported
SLIPS, Eigh, teams failed to turn in
any subscriptions.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01

WACO, Texas, Dec IA sons
devotion to his father was wit.
messed in dis,ric, courtroom here
this morning when Roscoe N Wat
son, member OF the Texas ma
,ional guard, told K. G. Munro, that
he would like to assume the penalty
assessed against his father, I K
Watson, who was found guilty oi
the murder of John s. Patterson,
state commissioner oi banking and
insurance, and sentenced to ninety
nine years IN states prison. The
jury took the case last night at d
o'clock and the verdict was re
turned this morning at 10 IS o'clock
Mrs. I. X. Watson broke down
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE Ger
man submarine commander that sunk
the British horse ship Marina with the
loss OF seven Americans has reported
10 his government that he took the
vessel for a transport Germany has
asked the United States for the status
OF the ship and is ready to offer amends
" the Marina was entitled to immunity.
Case Is Discussed.
The case was discussed today at a
conference between Count Won Bern
storff the German ambassador, and
Secretary Lasing. Germany in com
munioation in reply to the inquiries OF
the United States has asked for any in
formation in the possession OF this gov
ernment that will lead to settlement.
The conference between the ambas-
sador AID the secretary OF state which
was brief developed that neither seemed
to be in possession Of such complete
information as would be essential to a
determination OF the cases. The con
ference was asked for by Count Won
Befnstorh
Ready to Make Amends.
II Is understood that il the United
States can inform Germany that the
Marina was not in the British transport
service and was entitled to the ameni-
ties OF a peaceful merchant ship, the
Berlin government is ready to ackuowl-
edge an error and make offers OF settle
ment satisfactory to the United States
President Wilson has been looking after
the case personally and will pass upor
any understanding reached by the am
bassador and the secretary Of state
When the Marina was sunk, il wa
stated from London that there wa
some ground for believing she had beer
previously connected with the British
transport service Later dispatches saic
the ship had been armed with a CUR
astern manned by two British rava
gunners before she started on the voy
age on which she was destroyed.
Sunk on Return Trip.
The Marina had carried cargo o
horses from Newport News TO Liver
pool and was returning when subma
rincs lying await sunk her in stormy
sea. Survivors were saved after man,
hours Of hardships.
In its last note to Germany on tn
submarine question the United State
threatened to break off diplomatic re
iations unless the campaign destruc
ton without warning was abandoned
Another note declared that offers o
repara,ion and expressions OF regre
would not be sufficient but did not &C
tually close the door to accepting al
admission of errorand indemnity 70
damage in any specific case where tn
American government, might choose L
deal with il in that way
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
WACO MAN KILLED
IN MOTOR CRASH

WACO, Texas, Dec 1.-The body
of r. f. Drake of Waco who was
killed yesterday afternoon near San
Marcos, when an automobile driven bv
Ira Seley, also Of Waco, skidded and
went into a ditch, was brought here this
morning The time for the funeral has
NO, yet been definitely determined Sci
ey'< injuries are SLIGHT
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
OKLAHOMA PETROLEUM
RATES ARE PROTESTED

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE Ma
tional Petroleum association and the
National Refining company complained
today to the interstate commerce com.
mission that carload rates on petroleum
and products from Arkansas City and
Cofieyvlle Kan. to Oklahoma City,
Tulsa and other Oklahoma points were
unreasonably HIGH
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
PROMINENT TEUT0NS
KILLED IN WRECK

AMSTERDAM, Dec IA train
travelling between Vienna and Buda-
pes, with a number OF perSonages who
attended the funeral OF Emperor Fran
els Joseph, says telegram received
here from Vienna today, collided with
another train a, ilercrachalen Several
cars we're shattered and numerous pas
Sengers were killed or injured
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
Oregon Permits
Liquor Imports

SALEM, Ore, Dec. Ogden will
continue under the prohibition law. per
mtting importation of limited quaint
ties OF liquor until additional legisla
tion to cover the bone dry" amendmen,
adopted at the recent election shall be
enacted by the legislature next Janu
AIRY. An announcement to this effect by
Gov James Withycombc and Atty. Gen
George W Brown was made public to.
day.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
DIAMOND IS FOUND
IN TURKEYS CROP

CHICAGO, Dec Frank ]. Hardy
and his wife hcsitated long time be-
fore paying prevailing prices for a tur-
key yesterday, but finally bought one.
In the birds crop Mrs Hardy found
$50 diamond stud
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
Reichstag Advances
German Army Bill

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The first clause
d the German home army bill as
adopted by the main committee has
passed It's second reading in the reich
stag, according TO a Berlin dispatch to
Reuters by way OF Amsterdam. All
amendments were rejected The social
lists and labor members voted in the
negative.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
TREASURY BILLS
ARE WITHDRAWN
FROM AMERICA
Morgan Announces Allies Sc
CuritieS Recalled,

NEW YORK Dec, il. p Nor
gan and company have withdrawn the
proposed sale OF British and French
treasury bills, according to instruc-
tions received by them from abroad,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01

For the first time in the history Of
the organization, woman-Mrs. Susan
K Fordyce, teacher OF science in tho
high school Of Shawnee-was elected
president OF the Oklahoma Educational
association at the second general ses-
sion OF the association in the Audi-
torium this morning.
Two Men Defeated.
Mrs Fordyce defeated s. NJ. Me-
QUESTION, county superintendent OF Nc
Claim county, and William + Ramey,
city superintendent OF schools at Chick
asha, the vote standing Sj2 for Mrs.
fordyce, 10 for Mr. McQuistion and
sixtysight for Mr. Ramey When tho
vote was announced the election of Mrs.
Fordyce was made unanimous. Tho
name OF W C. Richards, Superintcnd-
ent oi schools at Ardmore, was pre-
Sented as a candidate for the presi-
dental honors, but was withdrawn az
soon as the overwhelming sentiment in
favor OF Mrs. Fordyce became apparent
Other Officers Elected.
Other officers elected were r. L,
Mcpherson, McAlester, vice president,
Miss Gladys Whittle, Drumright, Sec
retary-treasurer, and II G. Bennett, of
Hugo, member OF the executive com.
mittee. Other members OF the com.
mittee are holdoycrs.
The nomination and election Of Mrs.
! tordyCc came as complete surprise No
mention that a woman would be a can.
didatc was made until her name was
| placed in nomination before the con-
yentlun by member OF the Creek
county delegation I he names oi tho
two men candidates ALREADY were be-
fore the convention As soon as Mrs.
Fordycc's name was mentioned there
was a decided shifting IN sentiment and
supporter, of the other candidates be-
gan to weaken
Woman's Vote Second
The vote on McQuStion was takcu
first the candidates being voted upon
IN the order in which they were uomi.
mated Next the vote was taken OF
Mrs tordycc, the members rising IN
their seats tp express their choice.
When It became apparent that sho
was elected, preSidcn, Charles Evans
Of Henry Kendall college Tulsa, who
placed MoQulStions name before tho
convention asked that 1t be withdrawn,
but President Brilcs Of the association
adhered 10 the constitutional provision,
which prohibits the withdrawal Of .
candidate name after he has been yu,.
ed upon until the result is announced.
The women feeling certain oi ovet-
whclming sentiment in their favor. ap.
peared anxious for the vote to be taken
upon all candidates
Gtumbine Talked OF.
According To the plan, Of the teach.
et politicians, McQuistion or President
Grant B Grumbne OF the Central
State Normal school at Edmond was
slated iot the presidency President
Evans was behind McQulstion's candi.
dacy while state school teachers gen.
orally favored Grumbine However.
when the convention was called to OF.
der this morning Grumbine sentiment
had decidedly diminished aud II wa,
agreed tha, his name should not go be-
fore the convention unless the situation
changed. At that time MeQuistion va,
the iavorite. All plans. however, wSe
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
Club Women May
Call Meeting

Club women OF Oklahoma City may
call a general mass meeting OF house
CONTINUED on Page TwoJ
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For First Time in History Of
Organization, Woman Is
Chosen as Leader; Election
Made Unanimous.
WAS SURPRISE CANDIDATE
No Mention Had Been Made of
Woman ASpirant Until Nom
ination Time Had Been
Reached,
Tonight's Program
Auditorium--1.lO % m


Concert-Orchestra, State univer-
sity, Norman, Okla.
Some Perils BY the Way II. W.
Shryock, president of the Southern
Illinois State Normal university,
Carbondsle, Ill
Vocal So!o, Miss MaiIie Bridges,
University Preparatory school, Ton
kawa.
Teaching Children to Study" G.
d. Strayer, professor of educational
administration, Columbia university.
Announcements.
TOMORROw'S PROGRAM.
Auditorium-Saturday, December 2,
Primary Education" Miss Flor
ence Fox, bureau OF education,
Washington, d. c.
"The Educational Outlook for Ok
lahomA," R. II. Wilson, state super
intendent Of public instruction.
Thrift and the Development Of
American Ideals" Arthur II. Cham
berlain, executive secretary of the
California Teachers association
San Francisco.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
INFORMATION INCOMPLETE
Ship Returning From Liverpool
when Sunk by Teuton Diver
Without Warning,

WASHINGTON. Dec. Sec
retary Lansing went to the White
House this afternoon to discuss the
German note on the Marina case
with President Wilson and he re
fused TO make any announcement
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01
More to Be Deported

LONDON, Dec. lit is reported
from Fauquemont, says a Reuter- dis
patch from Amsterdam today that the
male inhabitants Of Hassellet and La
naye, Belgium, between the ages OF u
and So and also girls and women pos.
sessing sewing machines, are to be de
ported TO GERMANY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-01

Today'S German headquarters report
records steady progress OF the TeutoniC
allies against the Rumanlsns along the
entire curving front before Bucharest
In particular IT shows Won Mackenscn'
forces from the Danube approaching
the line OF the Argcshu river, which
flows within twelve miles of BuohareS'
as It sweeps diagonally across Ruma
MIA from the northwest II is here II
is believed the RumananS have elect.
ed TO make their last stand before tn,
capital
The Russians meanwhile have beer
attacking heavily all along the from, o
Moldava, the Rumanian province
which projects nor,hward between
Transylvania and Bcssarabia in an evi
dent attempt to create diversion II