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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-23

-
someone laugh Ia the corridor, and I
know the banquet most be arriving.
and l wanted 10 keep tabs on the
guests"
"Did you see the defendant. Mary
Page. passT
yes"
was she aloncr'
mo; Daniels. the theatrical Teller,
was with her"
There was n slight pause.
Now, Miss Hale" Langdon's voice
was serious. but deep with an emotion
that stirred the bewlldercd spectators
with the sense OF something big and
Important even though they could not
grasp IT, did Mr.. Daniels show any
emotion when he passed the door OF
the gray suffer
II don't know as you would call It
emotion exactly. lie acted like a man
that hears a familiar voice. To come
down TO facts. he stopped short and
listened. and II wasn't till he noticed
that Miss Page had stopped too that
he laughed loudly as IL to cover up
something and hurried her along to
the banquet room"
Ibid you see Mr.. Daniels againT
'Yes; little later went across to
the window to get an eyeful of what
was going on out there. but couldn't
see thing, and after waiting a bit
went back to the door"
L., h.
Yes. a KID was walking along to
wards the stairs and Daniels was
standing by the door Of the gray suite
with one hand on the knob and with
his ear fat against the panel"
How long did he stand there?"
"Oh, a minute or so. At first
thought he was going to open the door.
Then he shrugged his shoulders and
walked a step away. Just then 1
thought / heard the sound Of window
being closed and l ran towards my
window. Before ! got there, though,
there was a scream and a shot and l
ran out into the hall instead. Old
Daniels was beating it down the cor
ridor and Mr.. Langdon here was
standing at the door OF the gray ROOM"
did you join the crowd about the
ioor?'
"Of course l did. l was one of the
first to get into the ROOM"
'Was the window still openY'
NO" The witness was very en-
phatic Her mouth shut in a tight
line.
"Now-be careful. Miss Hale-are
you sure of thatY'
sure? Of course I'm sure One
window was open. yes. The one to the
left hand side Of the room, but the
other one, the one through which had
heard the talk, was closed. I'm dead
sure Of it-dead sure"
Miss Hale, you say you were one of
the first to enter the room. viii you
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-23

ing IN. and so went across and took
another slant at the fre-escape!"
"Did you see anyoneT
mot on the fre-escape itself, DOT
two men were in the alley staring up
at the hotel. could see their faces
1.-TWO men-are you sure there were
twoY"
"Yes. OF course ] am, could see
them plain. One was almost under the
arc light"
Miss Hale" said Langdon. clearly
and calmly. Weighing every word. as
though he knew the sensation his ques-
ton would create, "was that man who
stood under the arc light dressed in a
light suit with a red tie7"
"He vast"
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mental note TO warn Langdon that
witnesses whose characters were moi
beyond reproach detracted from rather
than added to case.
And he made that resolution in the
face of the twinkle of amused recog
milton that Maggie Hale had shot him
when she took the stand. For all
kinds and all classes met mt Barkers
and it was with this famous place that
LangdOn's first question dealt.
''As secretary to Mr. Barker you
must have been frequently at his es-
adjustment back of the Hotel Repub.
lie, were you nOt?'
81 was" the witness answered read
lily "Rut mostly IN the daytime. I
had my evenings free"
There were evenings when you were
there though, were there notY
Ion. loss" Her tone was freighted
with easy amusement. sometimes
met up with a party for dinner or Il
show. and then we'd drift about to try
and bank at The House"
She smiled. and several men in the
courtroom smiled too.
Miss Hale, We're you friend of
James PollOck?"
II knew him; knew him pretty well.
He was at Barker's a good bit"
"Were you at Bankers on the night
chat he was shot?'
"Yes, but early. Somebody tipped me
off that the air was fresher at caba-
ret"
A Singer of repressed mirth filtered
through the room at this hint of the
big raid but Langdon frowned.
"Had you seen Mr.. Pollock that
day."
mo. Not since the night before"
miss Hale, isn't it true that you
were TO have joined the supper party
for the company that Mr.. Pollock and
Mr.. Daniels were givlng?'
mo. | wanted 10. but he said II was
purely theatrical Then ! bet him
would come anyway"
'Nhy were you particularly anxious
to attend that party-on Mr.. Pollock
account
''Not on your life! / knew that there
was going TO be some crooked work
pulled Off, but l couldn't prove IT, l.
had grudge against someone who
was i'm ON IT, and | wanted to queer
the deal"
"NYill you tell us please what that
deal wasf"
The woman twisted her hands to-
gether nervously, and her eyes darted
among the spectators as II searching
for menacing face. then she said
slowly:
i'The-the deal wasn't pulled off, and
I'd rather-tell il without any names.
II I've got to- tell IL. I'm not keen
about Switching ON people"
IL think you may tell II as you
please. should II become necessary TO
reveal the name l win ask for it,"
That's the ticket. Well you see IL
was this way"
Miss Hale settled back In her chair.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-23

This new witness was, however. not
a woman to bring from Mary anything
but an uncomfortable shudder Of aver
sion. For she was of the hard-mouth-
ed, bold-eyed type whose profession
1t is to make herself attractive TO men.
She was the decoy of the great gam
bling hell back of the Hotel Republic,
and Mary wondered vaguely what on
earth she could possibly know of the
tragedy, that after so many weeks
seemed no nearer a solution.
The Prosecutor wondered much the
same thing. and the Judge made a
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-23

To keep the hands smooth, soft and
white wipe them until they are per-
fectly dry after washing them The
neglect to dry the hands is the com
monest cause Of the redness and chap
ping Of the skin. If the hands have
got into a condition where treatment
is needed rub them thoroughly at bed
time with a mixture composed of tine
ture of benzoin, one teaspoonful
glycerin, four ounces, and rosewater,
three ounces. a similar treatment is
to rub a small portion of cold cream
we'll into the skin. This may be done
during the day several times. and it is
protective treatment against chapping
when about TO so out into the cold
Wear loose kid gloves on the hands
during the night after applying the
lotion, as 1t aids in the softening and
bleaching work. A teaspoonful OF
lemon juice, two teaspOOnfuls OF
glycerin and six teaspoonfuls of water,
all mixed together, make a serviceable
daytime application for the hands
after dishwashing, sweeping or scrub
bling. Wear rubber gloves when do
ing this work.
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III was then that you found you
could not reach the fre-escape. was
M"
fYcs. But could see II and that
was just about as important for me.
All ! wanted was to have the goods
ON woman that had been blabblng
too much about me-"
"MIss Hale. did you At any time when
you looked ont at the fire-escape hear
any conversation
yes"
"Nhen?
swell. ] wasn't wearing my wrist
watch that night so can't tell you the
exact time It was pretty late, after
midnight. I had about decided that
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-23
What Word Rlmss With slamY

What Word Rimes With Slam7
Hello, sweetheart" said a voice as
she took down the phone.
as that you, honeyT she answered.
you bet 1t is. How are your"
"Just fine"
well, you We're looking mighty fine
when saw You last"
Nov you're fiattering."
''No. I'm not"
"rell me, Jim, what are you calling
me for this time OF day."
Jim! amt Jiml Aren't you Flor
ence?"
"No, I'm not"
Wrong number"
"Well. think So"
Slam.
slam.-Indianapolis News.
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out her part OF the plot"
without the slightest hesitation
That's arc, M the corner from the
banquet room.
How near is that To what Is known
as the gray SUITE do you know?"
"Of course l do. It's at the end Of
that corridor"
Can you reach the fire-escape from
it,"
"No. There's fire tower at the
other side Of the building that you are
supposed to use But ! didn't know
that when | was seized with a desire
to write letters In that room"
what time did you go In there?"
"Oh, l don't know-round about
eleven O'Clock or So
"Did you look ont the Window
"Sure l all. lots Of times. had TO
% something 10 prevent death from
boredom with my own company"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-23

your sleeve for long time. ] haven't
had an accounting for that money yet
AT that the other growls something
and they both came 70 the window"
could you see them?" Langdon's
voice shook a little IN his excitement.
mo. l couldn't see anything but
their shadows. A tall one kind Of
waverlng. and a shorter one"
ibid you hear any more"
mo. Because Just then heard
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-23

the game was due to come off pretty
quick or not at all, and had leaned out
of the window to take a last look when
l saw the lights flash up in the next
suite"
"Were the windows open?"
yes"
"And you could hear talking?"
Yes"
"Was 1t man and q woman?
mo; two men. One was shouting
pretty loudly and the other seemed to
be promising him something or reas-
surfing him. One voice seemed kind of
familiar, but l didn't place it then be
cause it was thick, like a man with an
edge on. The other voice | didn't rec
ognize. At any rate, heard the lush
say,
"'NOw beat it. and don't you let any
body butt in this time. Stay where
told you to, and for the Lords sake
don't get run in as sneak. Do you
get me|
"I got you the first time growled
the other fellow. What the dickens
has got into you tonight, jim? be-
lieve you've got something up your
sleeve you're not tellin'.'
"'Well.' says the drunken voice
you've been keepln' a few things W
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A Flicker of Amusement Shot From
Langdon's Eyes to Those OF the
Prosecutor.
his constant clashes with the police
had recently robbed him Of some OF
us more exclusive patronage.
To Mary Page alone the name Bark
or meant nothing, and the sudden Gag
rness In her manner was due not to
Fthe expectation Of a bit Of sensational
testimony. but because this was the
woman she had been supposed to be
on the night when the police dragged
her TO jail.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-23

she hesitated and then answered light
ly. II am out Of employment just at
present. l was private secretary to
Theodore Barker"
n A flicker of mutual amusement shot
from Langdon's eyes to those of the
Prosecutor, and the spectators with a
whispering rustic of interest leaned
forward to stare, for Texas Barker
was striking figure in the city.
His millions amassed by the mascu-
line love of taking chance" would
have made him notable anywhere, but
''Texas" the gambler enlarged that
notability to the spectacular. though
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-23
MAGGIE HALE

"V w YHAT is your Manner
NA/ Maggie Hale"
Wv "And your occupation?"
For a fraction of a rnint1fa
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
WHAT, DANIELS OUT
FOR PREPAREDNESS?
Advocates Big Armament in speech
Before Academy of
science

PHILADELPHIA. April Z9-Secre-
tary Of the Navy Daniels. speaking at
Friday nights session Of the American
Academy Of Political and Social
Science. told Of the various bills be-
fore congress and tho steps being tax =
en- TO increase the efficiency Of the
navy. I'VE have come 10 day when
we cannot wait for war to create a
navy" he said in opening the discus
sion on The SIGNIFICANCE Of Pre-
paredness."
IF we are TO have a strong and
powerful navy We must provide IN ad-
vance on the question OF a strong
navy the people are agreed The
question IL how strong and bow soon. -"
Continuing, Secretary Daniels said g:
MY prediction is that congress Will
authOriZe as many hattlcshlps. sub
marines and destrOyers as public and
private yards can construct. We are
teginning 10 take Al inventory of
every factory in America to see what
1t can do for preparedness. We
must spend billions for munitions and
have factories prepared to make
them. We shall build navy the size
and strength needed by the American
people | trust there will be no need
TO commander private yards ! am
one Of those who believe that what
ever the need Of America the Ameri-
cans will be equal to the test"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
BiCk 10 TIE ALLOW.

''.ste'- Ia1 4-.ie -prr' - ar-
i" -' '
' i'.i .N'' +a'i.''-'
" ~ events li-' f'
- i'- '.'N 'Ne easy
"'i' i''.'' '' '-
i-' '"e' ~ea-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
GERM WY II PUZZLED

All the hints that we can get from
the court m Berlin appear to Indicate
that tho German government is
frankly puzzled 1s t. what course to
pursue in order to avoid a rupture
with the UniteI States and At the
same time not .ncur threatening dis
seusion At home There is no doubt
the German people are honestly intent
on prosecuting tho war 10 a successful
close and that they are determined to
yield no advantage that looks 10 thet
end In this we cannot justly d.
otherw lsc than sympathize with them.
although in the prosecution Of their
PLANS the rules Of humanity and the
comfy Of nations. as wei az the
rights Of our country and people. have
been grievously violated. There seems
TO be strong disposition on the
fatt oi those IN authority 10 avoid
H'Ing iuf'her 'iiehse To TINS c'uh-
Try nut at the same tune they can
not "iiord TO 2" the entIre IenFth OF
me Ni"'I''dh u'iH""uS "''h"u' IN
curing trouble al 'ne. We 40 not
look Tor dehAht dehial OF Mr.. VIII
son ueh'hds' he''her can we rea-
foh''ly expect IuI concurrence IN
"h"t we ask oil 'h'm' Ihe German
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
SHUTTING orr 1HF TALk.

II rs notorious that the present con-
gt.ss has done A.tle clge but talk
Yet perhaps tho country is fortunate
IN that they have been so busy with
he talking that they have not had
time a. do much harm. The president
and the party leaders are now up in
arms - check the coaseless flow Of
oratory which is steadily throwing
the work Of congress further behind
Several conferences have been held
with Ua, purpose In view. but there
is prospect Of vigorous opposition
from the Republican members TO the
adoption of any lrrd ana fast gag
rule The Republicans would be glad
10 expedite business. but are opposed
10 choking of debate indiscriminatc-
ly should such rule toe adopted
the Democrats arc certain to utilize
h 10 put through such vicious meas
rros az the shipping bin and the
Philippine measure. and possibly
other acts that could not Dc passed
as long as they were subjected to
the strong light Of publicity
and a fun end fair debate.
The Republicans are in an un-
answorablo position. for they have
not been party to any unnecessary
delay. put on the contrary have been
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
PROVES INTERESTING
''Y' Physical Training De-
partment Give First An
nual Exhibition.

What efficient physical training
can do for the BOYS Of u city was dem
onstrated Friday night at the first an
ruai exhibition of the local Y. NJ. c. A.
Inc evening program covered both
Z. .mnasiun and swimming activities
Inc exhibition portrayed the results
that have been obtained by Physical
Director +. +. Pierson and Il. NJ. Zim-
norman, his assistant during the
time the Tulsa building has been open.
Many OF the large crowd Of onlookers
remembered the first appearance OF
the \. NJ. {. ~ gymnasium classes
and marreled at the Improvement
The affairs in the gymnasium did
credit To an institution of long stand
ing, all Of the numbers being care
fully worked out in every detail The
swimming events, when concluded
the evenings schedule, were expected
to be up to the usual standard of these
water entertainments at the Y, but
the shatterinr Of three records put
last nights occasion beyond the usual
run.
Opening with the wild whoops and
grotcsque figures of an Apache In
dian war dance as done by rs young
sters, the evening got away to an
auspicious start. The wand drill which
ipii'Neu ItHl a IliiltdIy dIT 10 lHt
work
The next number was the floor
WORK by the older boys. This had
been the subject of much worry on
the part of those in charge Of the
group on account of the poor attend
ance. but they developed wonderfully
last night and their work proved one
of the features of the evening.
The younger boys came on for a
pretty ten minutes work in free hand
movements The older boys made the
biggest hit of the program with a
picked pyramid squad. The gymnas-
ium performance was ended by
novelty event.
In the swimming pool, Marx proveA
the leading attraction, breaking two
local records. He lowered the 100
yard dash six seconds, making IL in
l:l2, and pierced the @0-yard on back
In 27:4. Zimmerman did the 40-yard
dash in the phenomenal time of 20 l-5
seconds.
Walker, holder of the junior cham
pionship of the Y, won from Wheeler,
who boasted the senior title.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
YOUNG GIRL FATALLY
HURT BY A PET CALF
Grace kimbcll Of Bocg, Dies i'm Local
Hospital After Acct
dent

While playing with a calf on the
commons near her home last Sunday.
Miss Grace Kimbell. daughter of
Charles kimbell. real estate dealer
and banker of Boggs. was thrown to
the ground when the animal started
to run and sustained injuries which
became more serious until she was
brought to a local hospital Friday
night. where she died.
Miss kimbell was l3 years old. and
according to the story told by the city
marshal of Beggs. was playing with
the calf near her home wlcn she was
injured. Her condition grew worse
each day and yesterday it was decid-
ed to bring her to Tulsa for treat
ment
No announcement has been made
OF the funeral arrangements. although
il is proha bic that the body will be
taken TO Beggs today for burial.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
Senate Sets Monday
for Final Fight on
Philippine Measure

WASHINGTON. April 29-Demo-
cratic and Republican leaders of the
house decided Saturday to bring the
night over the Philippine bill to a
head Monday. They agreed that
special rule should be submitted then
providing that the measure, now in
such parliamentary status that con-
slderation otherwise would be i'm
possible for many weeks. be taken up
Tor debate and amendment and final
noteu on oeiore adjournment
Even champions of the measure
concede that there is little hope of
passing 1t in the form it came from
the senate as has been requested by
President Wilson.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30

CURLEY SMITH WINS
BOXING GO ON FOUL

Special to The World.
SAPULPA. Okla, April 29.-Backed
from the mat 20 the furtherest swing
Of the rope. his eyes blinded by the
tattoo of stinging punches To his face,
Charlie Picrson. Kansas City's left
hooker" struck out wildly at his op-
boncnt. Curlcy Smith. IN the eighth
round of their go last night. delivered
a blow which was declared foul 10y
the referee and lost what chance he
had to win tho decision from the
Oklahoma fistic demon.
Tho bout was scheduled for a dis
tance of - rounds and was getting
well into the home stretch with both
men displaying clever ability as hit
ters and receivers of punishment
when the "show- man was forced
to the ropes and sent out blow
which decided the event in favor of
his opponent.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
OPPOSE EXEMPTION
OF LAND LOAN BANKS

WASHINGTON. April 29.-Nieorous
opposition to the section of the Holf&
rural credits bill. providing exemption
from taxation of the proposed land
loan banks and associations. was ex-
pressed Friday in the senate by SEN
ators Sutherland, Townsend and Mel
son. Senator Sheppard defended the
constitutional right of congress to de-
clare the ORGANIZATIONS created un-
uer the bill as instrumeatalities of
the government and free from tax
alton
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30

fled to appear before the commission
May and show cause why they
should be considered in contempt for
violating the commissions order
which has TO do with the cOnserVa-
ton OF gas.
a similar complaint has been filed
against the Mid-Continent Petroleum
company and the Gladys Belle oil
company. All complaints have been
set for hearing on Nav ).
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
Sometimes the Result.

People who snuhbed my wife mado
me rich" III
How SOP"
"Oh, / had to struggle utril she got
INTO position where she could snub
them"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
Too Much Gas

NpfTlHI 70 INC WUTId,
OKLAHOMA CITY. April 29.-Ci-
tations have been issued by the cor
poration commission against II. l..
Spencer Of the Duluth oil company,
which owns an oil well in the Kay
county that the company has allowed
an excess of gas to escape to the
amount of moro than two million feet
snce April 20. The company is noti-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30

WAsHiNGTON April 2sWahinston the
oyd
he
would tproded onnv
- NNSN' W.
thompson dropped he a
ar 1ne monument He gded the
any he cicd
buildings ''e CIV"
y strange chance the
'G W. They in ilutration '"e
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
Sure Way.

this young man for office"
but | know OF no office | could
get him"
That's all right. don't really
want him to get any office. But he
wants to marry my daughter. and II
lc has done anything shady in the
past I'd like TO have the facts brought
cut"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
Another Mistake.

Aren't you one of the Wombat
twins"
Yes"
81 don't see how people can make
mistakes about your identity. Now
you are not bit like your brother
James"
That's queer. | am James"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
New Fish Hatchery

OKLAHOMA CITY, April PA
second fish hatchery for the state.
duplicate of that located al Medicine
Park. Comanche county, has been To-
Gated at Durant. the home of Cover
nor Williams. by the state fish and
game warden. The hatchery will cost
not less than $4,000, and will be
stocked with fish furnished by the
government
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-30
Where RusuS Sfnod

Rusty Rufus (pitchlng tale about
the part he had taken in the war)-
Wot Tight 1t was. too. Look at tho
odds, Ten to one!
skeptical listener-Was you one of
the ten?
Rusty Rufus-No. wasn't. Iwl
one OF the one!